Arinze Ifeakandu, a queer teenager growing up in northern Nigeria, yearned for books that reflected his own experiences. However, books featuring LGBTQ+ characters were scarce both at home and in the bookstores of the city he lived in. Frustrated by the lack of representation, he began writing short stories that reflected the complexities of being…
Labour Party Considers Backing SNP Motion for Ceasefire in Gaza The Labour Party is currently considering backing a Scottish National Party (SNP) motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This comes amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, which has resulted in the loss of thousands of lives, including women and children, and…
Remedy Entertainment has had its ups and downs over the years, but the releases of Control and Alan Wake 2 have put the studio back in the spotlight. Control 2 is currently in the proof-of-concept stage of development, meaning fans will have to wait for concrete details. Remedy Entertainment is also working on remakes of…
Law enforcement responds to “incident with weapons” in Burnsville Residents of Burnsville, Minnesota were shocked on Sunday morning as law enforcement responded to an “incident with weapons.” Details were scarce, but there was a significant presence of fire trucks, ambulances, police, and SWAT vehicles on the 12000 block of East 130th Street. Minneapolis Police Chief…
President Joe Biden has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that $60 billion in military aid is on its way, pending final approval from Congress. Biden’s pledge comes after Ukraine’s withdrawal from the battle at Avdiivka due to rationed ammunition supplies, a move the White House has blamed on a lack of Congressional support. The urgent…
Mayor Rick Blangiardi of Honolulu has signed a bill that will provide financial assistance to eligible small businesses struggling due to the construction of the Skyline fixed-guideway rail system. The bill, known as Bill 40, was adopted by the City Council in January and aims to provide grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying businesses…
IIT Madras is quietly revolutionizing the maritime industry in India with the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for the development of indigenous maritime Technology and expertise. The researchers involved are already making significant contributions to major maritime projects in the country, resulting in substantial cost savings by replacing foreign expertise and technology. The…
