A national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is celebrating the birth of one of the world’s most endangered species, the eastern lowland gorilla. The eastern lowland gorilla, also referred to as Grauer’s gorilla, is the largest of the four gorilla subspecies. Its stocky body, large hands, and short muzzle distinguish it from…
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NASA is Hiring for Mars Simulation!
Are you interested in living in Space? What about Mars? If so, NASA is making this a reality by way of a space simulator. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is hiring crew members for their first one-year analog mission that will simulate life on Mars. To prepare for real-life challenges in future missions,…
Barack Obama Becomes Partner in NBA Africa
Former President Barack Obama has become a strategic partner and owns a minority share of NBA Africa. Established to oversee the NBA’s (The National Basketball Association) business activities on the continent, NBA Africa includes the BAL (Basketball Africa League): a partnership between the NBA and the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) and the NBA’s first collaboration…
King Khufu’s Boat Moved to Egyptian Museum
The boat of King Khufu, an ancient Egyptian monarch and second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty in the 26th century B.C., has been transferred from the Giza pyramids to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt. Discovered in 1954 at the southern corner of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, King Khufu’s boat, also known as…
Father Saves Twin Girls From Burning House
Coming across a heroic news story on a Monday is the precursor to a great week. According to Fox 2 Detroit, Ray Lucas of Eastpointe, Michigan, saved his twin 18-month-old girls from his family’s burning house. Ray and his girlfriend, Shi’Ann Brown, ran to the corner gas station early Saturday morning, July 17, 2021, for…
“Bandits” Release Nigerian Students
The rescue of 300 Nigerian boys in Katsina, Nigeria, was highlighted in a previous post. Unfortunately, similar incidents continue to occur throughout the country. Kidnappings by gunmen, often referred to as “bandits,” have become commonplace in northern and central Nigeria. Since last December, at least ten institutions have been hit by kidnappers who’ve taken over…
Russia’s New Fighter Jet
Russia recently unveiled a prototype for a new stealth fighter jet. Developed under Russia’s Light Tactical Aircraft program, this warplane was presented at the MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky, Russia. The fighter jet is unnamed but is being developed under the name “Checkmate.” It’s set to make its first flight in 2023…
Cheers For Low COVID-19 Vaccination Rates?
Although mask mandates are being lifted and businesses are reopening, COVID-19 vaccinations are still a trending topic. The United States hasn’t reached its vaccination goal, and according to recent news, many are pleased about it. The state of Texas hosted this year’s annual Conservative Political Action Conference, featuring “Covid Contrarian” Alex Berenson. During his speech,…
China Removes Giant Pandas from its Endangered List
China’s wild giant pandas are no longer classified as endangered and are now listed as vulnerable, according to Chinese conservation officials. Eighteen hundred giant pandas are currently living in the wild. The change is attributed to the improved living conditions of China’s wildlife, with the country now invested in protecting large areas of natural ecosystems….
President Jovenel Moïse’s Assassination
I’ve been staying abreast with the news surrounding the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, and I wanted to consolidate my findings. On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 1:00 a.m., President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his home in Petion-Ville, a suburb in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Moïse was shot sixteen times, along with his wife/First Lady,…
10-Year-Old Saves 5-Year-Old’s Life!
A positive new story will make any day a better day. And when it involves children, that amplifies it to another level. 10-year-old Rickie August Jr. has been rewarded for his heroism after saving a 5-year-old girl in Harris County (Houston), TX. According to Click 2 Houston, the rescue took place at the swimming pool…
Togo Launches Solar Plant
There’s some big news coming out of the continent that I had to share. Togo, officially known as the Togolese Republic, has launched the largest solar plant in West Africa. Located in central Togo, roughly 250 km north of Lomé, this 50-megawatt facility will provide power for more than 158,000 homes and save more than…
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