Drive 9 of the Most Haunted Roads in America

Looking for a spooky road trip? We’ve gathered 9 of the most haunted roads in America, perfect for thrill-seekers. From eerie ghost sightings to mysterious disappearances, these haunted highways offer a chilling adventure for the bravest drivers. read more

Emotional send-off for Kenya's revered ex-PM Raila Odinga at state funeral

One of Kenya's most revered politicians, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has received an emotional send-off at his state funeral in the capital, Nairobi. read more

Anna Wintour steps back from editorial role at U.S. Vogue

CBS News - Anna Wintour, the long-time global editorial director of Vogue, is taking a step back from her editorial duties at the fashion publication. She will continue to oversee Vogue globally in her post as the publication's global editorial director, while Vogue U.S. will recruit a new head of editorial content.

Tributes to acclaimed African literature giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died at 87

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In a bookstore in Kenya’s capital, the proprietor arranged a shelf exclusively carrying books by Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who died Wednesday in the United States.

Pope Leo XIV: Everything you need to know about his papal ring

Pope Robert Francis Prevost (AKA Pope Leo XIV) has been just elected the 267th pope, and as such will receive the 'Fisherman's Ring'. Here's all you need to know about the papal jewel. read more

What is Nikki Haley doing now? What her new job at the Hudson Institute entails

WASHINGTON — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will join the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C., as its next Walter P. Stern Chair, according to a press release. cont'd

Opinion: The media hate plagiarism, but they want a special carve-out for Claudine Gay

In every newsroom in every town and every city in America, plagiarism is a cardinal sin. cont'd

Flirting With 50? You Should Have This Much in Your 401(k)

Most Americans have less in their retirement accounts than they’d like, and much less than the rules say they should have. cont'd

How Hacking Became a Professional Service in Russia

The outfit behind the Colonial Pipeline attack had a blog, a user-friendly interface, and a sliding fee scale for helping hackers cash in on stolen information.

The Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier just left port

The USS Gerald R. Ford is off on its first deployment. Here's what to know about this next-gen ship. read more

The Navy Now Has Three Deadly Stealth Destroyers

25 photos showing that Kohl's is a mess right now

Yahoo Finance - Kohl's is only days removed from an earnings day disaster.

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Dallas

“The design design upon completion will not only provide a new icon for the Dallas skyline, but will also assist with the city’s economic revitalization. This signature landmark is also the first vehicular bridge that Mr. Calatrava has designed in the United States”. - Margaret Hunt
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Defense seek leniency for US men in Italian officer slaying

MSN News ROME (AP) — The defense for two young men from California, convicted last year in Rome of murdering an Italian policeman and given life sentences, pleaded for leniency at their appeals trial Thursday.

The AP Interview: Nikole Hannah-Jones' warning on democracy

In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Pulitzer Prize-winning Black journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones said she is clear-eyed about her mission to force a reckoning around the nation’s self-image read more

Kagame the winner as Macron gives genocide speech in Rwanda

The Guardian via MSN - Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, travelled to Kigali in 2010. Sarkozy admitted France had committed an “error of judgment” and “serious mistakes” at the time of the genocide but did not apologise. His remarks disappointed Rwanda, and bilateral relations did not improve. Macron spent less than 24 hours in Rwanda and is due to arrive in South Africa on Friday where, among other issues, he will discuss access to vaccines for African nations with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pierre Cardin, Designer Who Turned Name Into Brand, Dies at 98

Bloomberg.com - Pierre Cardin, the Parisian designer who forever changed fashion when he broke with French couture houses and offered ready-to-wear clothing in department stores, ultimately transforming his name into a diversified global brand, has died. He was 98.

The small-town takeout store worker who won over New Zealand -- and the world

Morrinsville, New Zealand (CNN) - It's Friday night in the small town of Morrinsville and a handful of locals are waiting at the Golden Kiwi on the main street for a greasy parcel of fish and chips.

Kenya Local Design Boom Still Far Off Despite Used-Clothing Ban

Bloomberg - Kenya’s domestic fashion designers see the government’s ban on the importation of used clothing as a key

Egyptian engineer invents robot for COVID-19 diagnosis, medical care

"In case of infection or suspected infection, it sounds an alarm and reports the person to concerned authorities," says an Egyptian mechatronic engineer who invents a robot for COVID-19 diagnosis and medical care. cont'd

Russia’s foreign minister mocks intel on bounties to Taliban for killing American troops

Russia’s foreign minister mocks intel on bounties to Taliban for killing American troops: Russia’s top diplomat on Friday dismissed U.S. intelligence information alleging that Moscow offered bounties to the Taliban for killing American soldiers as a product of election year politics in Washington.