November 2, 2025

Hurricane Melissa: Caribbean Reels From Widespread Destruction

Hurricane Melissa: Caribbean Recounts Widespread Destruction

November 2, 2025 11:16 am

Rescue teams race against time as Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 49 dead across Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas, with fears the toll will rise.

Rescue and relief operations are in full swing across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa tore through the region this week, leaving a trail of destruction from Jamaica to Cuba and the Bahamas. Authorities say at least 49 people have been killed, but warn that the number could rise as communications are restored and search teams reach isolated areas.

Jamaica bore the brunt of the storm’s fury when Melissa roared ashore as a Category 5

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VinFuture Prize Marks 5 Years As A Global Beacon For Science

VinFuture Prize Marks 5 Years As A Global Beacon For Science

November 2, 2025 10:41 am

Five years after its founding, the Vietnam-based VinFuture Prize has become a global symbol of optimism and confidence in science serving humanity.

What began as an ambitious idea five years ago has become a global symbol of faith in science’s power to transform humanity. The VinFuture Prize, founded in Vietnam during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now marking its fifth anniversary as one of the world’s emerging platforms for honoring scientific breakthroughs that improve lives.

Professor Sir Richard Henry Friend, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council, said the award represents a spirit of optimism and a belief

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Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy: True Freedom Exists Only In Nigeria

Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy: True Freedom Exists Only In Nigeria

November 2, 2025 10:26 am

Grammy Award-Winning Burna says he feels more free in Nigeria than in the U.S., sparking global debate after his Twitch debut with streamer PlaqueBoyMax.

Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has explained why he chooses to live in Nigeria rather than the United States, saying that he finds “true freedom” only in his home country.

The Grammy Award-winning artist made the remarks during his first appearance on Twitch with popular streamer PlaqueBoyMax. During the live session, which quickly drew thousands of viewers, Burna Boy reflected on fame, identity, and the meaning of personal freedom.

“The definition of freedom is in my country,” …

Online Safety: Meta, TikTok To Enforce Australia’s Under-16 Ban

Online Safety: Meta, TikTok To Enforce Australia’s Under-16 Ban

November 2, 2025 8:38 am

Starting December 10, 2025, Meta, TikTok, and Snap will deactivate accounts of users under 16 in Australia, complying with the country’s new safety law.

Major social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, and Snap Inc., have confirmed they will comply with Australia’s new law banning users under 16 from accessing their platforms. The move marks one of the country’s most sweeping efforts yet to regulate how minors use the internet.

Under the Online Safety Amendment Act, which takes effect on December 10, 2025, social media companies will be required to block and deactivate accounts belonging to users below the age threshold.

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Israeli Air Strike Kills Four People In Southern Lebanon

Israeli Air Strike Kills Four People In Southern Lebanon

November 2, 2025 7:50 am

An Israeli airstrike struck the southern Lebanese town of Kfarsir on Saturday afternoon, killing at least four people and wounding three, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported. The strike, involving a guided missile, hit a car around 2:15 p.m. local time in the Nabatieh district. 

This attack increases pressure on the nearly year-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns over whether the truce can hold amid repeated violations.

Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirmed the casualties and injuries in an official statement. The state-run Lebanon News Agency said the missile struck the vehicle directly.

The strike followed comments from Lebanese President …

Cluely Co-founder Lee Says Engineers Can’t Create Viral Success

Cluely Co-founder Lee: “Engineers Can’t Create Viral Success”

November 2, 2025 7:41 am

Chungin “Roy” Lee, cofounder of AI app Cluely, says most startups fail not from weak products but from poor visibility and lack of viral reach.

Co-founder and CEO of Cluely, an AI app once dubbed a “cheating tool” for job interviews, says most tech startups fail not because their products are bad but because their creators don’t know how to get noticed.

Speaking at “TechCrunch Disrupt 2025” on Wednesday October 29, 2025, Chungin “Roy” Lee argued that engineers, while skilled at building technology, often struggle to make content that resonates online. “Engineers just cannot make good content,” he said. “Every

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Wolves Sack Pereira Following 10-Game Drought

Wolves Sack Pereira Following 10-Game Drought

November 2, 2025 7:31 am

Wolverhampton Wanderers has relieved manager Vítor Pereira of his duties with immediate effect following a disastrous start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. The Portuguese coach leaves the club after the team managed just two points from their opening ten matches, including eight defeats, leaving Wolves firmly anchored at the bottom of the table. 

The final straw came after a 3-0 defeat away to Fulham F.C., which extended Wolves’ winless league run and increased the gap to safety to eight points. The club had entered the campaign with hope after Pereira secured top-flight survival in the previous season, but the …

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killings

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killings

November 2, 2025 2:24 am

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he has directed the United States Department of Defense to prepare for possible military intervention in Nigeria if the West African nation does not take swift action against the killing of Christians. At the same time, he declared that all U.S. aid and assistance to the country will be cut off immediately. 

This development marks a sharp escalation in U.S.–Nigeria relations and signals that religious-freedom concerns are now being publicly elevated to the level of potential military involvement. This heightens diplomatic tension and raises urgent questions about sovereignty, regional stability and U.S. foreign …

Endrick Eyes Lyon Loan Move For More Game Time

Real Madrid Eye Haaland — But Vinícius Stay Complicates Move

November 2, 2025 2:23 am

Speculation is mounting around Erling Haaland’s future as Real Madrid quietly positions him as a long-term strategic target. According to recent reports, the club is already mapping out plans that hinge heavily on the future of Vinícius Júnior, whose continued presence at the club could significantly complicate any move for the Norwegian striker. 

Haaland, who currently plays for Manchester City, signed a landmark deal reportedly keeping him at the club until 2034. Nevertheless, Real Madrid’s attacking planning appears ambitious: they see Haaland as the ideal addition — but only under specific conditions. One of the key prerequisites appears to be …

Lyon And Paris Bid To Host Europa League Finals In 2028-29

Lyon And Paris Bid To Host Europa League Finals In 2028-29

November 2, 2025 2:08 am

The race to host the finals of Europe’s club football competitions is heating up, with two of France’s premier cities submitting bids for the flagship event. The UEFA Europa League Final in both 2028 and 2029 has drawn strong interest, as the French football authorities put forward the cities of Décines‑Charpieu (home of Olympique Lyonnais) and Paris (via Parc des Princes) as candidates, alongside rivals from Italy, Romania, Serbia and Turkey. 

According to figures released by the governing body UEFA, the bidding procedure for the 2028 and 2029 finals began on 11 July 2025, with an initial expression of interest …

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