Is Meghan Markle too modern for the British press?

There is a growing sense in much of the UK media that the princess is not ‘one of us’ cont'd.

GROW IN THE DARK!

Montecito Club is hoping our friends in Arlington, Texas are enjoying winter so far! Growing beautiful house plants in your apartment can be frustrating for those who missed out on the green thumb at birth. more

To rival Amazon, UPS enters healthcare—with doorstep nurse delivery

A test is set to launch this year, but UPS mum on which vaccines it will deliver. read more

Kenyan police seize $20 mln of counterfeit banknotes from deposit box

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan police have seized $20 million of counterfeit banknotes that had been stored in a personal safety deposit box at a branch of Barclays Bank Kenya, the directorate of criminal investigations said. go here

SEC charges VW, former CEO with defrauding investors

Washington – U.S. regulators charged Volkswagen and former CEO Martin Winterkorn with defrauding investors during its massive diesel emissions scandal. go here

Macron, Uhuru set to sign Sh300bn rail, defence deals - VIDEO

Mr Macron’s trip to Kenya is part of a four-nation African tour seen by experts as an attempt by France to counter the mounting influence of new players on the continent, including China.

A former banker, Mr Macron has called for opening of a new chapter in French-Africa relations, maintaining that France-Afrique, a term referring to shadowy business and political ties with former colonies, has come to an end.

Fast facts on crashed Ethiopian Airlines plane

Boeing on Sunday said it is 'deeply saddened' by deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash which occured at Bishoftu shortly after take off from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. link

Ethiopian Airlines Jet Crashes En Route to Nairobi

Anxiety, tears and anger as kin wait hours for updates

Boeing stock price falls after Ethiopian Airlines crash involving 737 MAX 8 plane

What Americans Can Learn From Anthony Bourdain About Traveling the World

There are large contingents of Americans who are afraid they can’t open their mouths without offending someone. People who feel nervous to interact with those who act, look, and live differently than they do. Who believe political correctness has gotten so overwrought, so complicated, that there’s simply no way to engage with other cultures thoughtfully. “Political correctness” often just means being conscientious around people who are not you, yet some Americans feel it discourages them from traveling and exploring other cultures, lest they say the wrong thing. And this makes the world smaller, more stagnant.read more

Keith Flint dead: Prodigy legend dies in shock suicide aged 49

The singer, famous for hit song Firestarter, was found dead at his home in Essex this morning - his bandmates confirmed he had taken his own life cont'd.

Keith Flint, 49, Mohawked Frontman of the Prodigy, Dies

South African power cuts darken ANC's election outlook

South Africa's government is bailing out the bankrupt state-owned electricity provider Eskom. But the company's restructuring plans are still too vague, critics say. And power cuts persist. cont'd

Huawei CFO suing Canada and border agency over arrest

Meng Wanzhou's lawyers say her constitutional rights were violated when she was detained and interrogated in December. Extradition proceedings are due to start soon in a case that could take months or years to resolve. link

SA-based firm offers new architectural software solutions in Kenya

Johannesburg-based real estate firm Paragon Group is introducing new architectural software solutions in Kenya to help developers and owners view concepts via virtual reality.

Group director Anthony Orelowitz said its eyeing more investments and construction opportunities in Kenya. read more