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NFLPA CHIEF LLOYD HOWELL JR. RESIGNS AMID CONTROVERSY

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Lloyd Howell Jr. has stepped down from his role as Executive Director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), citing that his continued leadership had become a "distraction" to the union's work. The decision follows a flurry of damaging revelations that have cast a long shadow over Howell's two-year tenure.

THE OBAMAS DEBUNK DIVORCE RUMORS IN LIGHTHEARTED PODCAST APPEARANCE

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In a recent episode of Michelle Obama’s podcast, the former First Lady and President Barack Obama addressed longstanding divorce rumors with a mix of humor and sincerity, putting speculation about their marriage to rest.

REPRESENTATIVE ANNA PAULINA LUNA CONFIRMS CONVERSATION WITH NICKI MINAJ AFTER TDE’S MACK WOP THREATENED HER

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Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has confirmed that she spoke directly with rapper Nicki Minaj following alarming remarks made by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) affiliate Mack Wop during a livestream, which Minaj perceived as threatening.

ESKOM OUTLINES AMBITIOUS PLAN TO SHIFT TO RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2040

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South Africa's state-owned energy utility, Eskom, has announced an ambitious plan to overhaul its coal-heavy energy infrastructure and transition to clean energy by 2040. The goal, outlined in a presentation to lawmakers, is to increase renewable energy generation to 32 gigawatts, a dramatic leap from its current capacity of less than one gigawatt.

BISHOP T.D JAKES CLAIMS AI BOTS TARGETED HIM OVER FALSE FREAK - OFF RUMORS

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Bishop T.D. Jakes has come forward to address a wave of false and damaging allegations linking him to controversial parties allegedly hosted by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. In a recent podcast conversation with entrepreneur John Hope Bryant, Jakes revealed that more than 44,000 AI-generated bots were used to deliberately spread misinformation about him on social media platforms.

PRESIDENT PAUL BIYA ANNOUNCES EIGHTH TERM BID IN CAMEROON AMID MOUNTING CALLS FOR POLITICAL CHANGE

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Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, has officially announced his intention to seek an eighth term as President of Cameroon, just months shy of turning 93. In a statement shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Biya cited overwhelming calls from citizens at home and abroad as the driving force behind his decision to run again in the October elections. He pledged continued commitment to addressing the nation's pressing challenges, despite growing concerns about his health and leadership.

SNOOP DOGG MOVES ON FROM CALIFORNIA DREAM WITH SWANSEA INVESTMENT

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Rapper and producer Snoop Dogg has become an investor with Welsh side Swansea City, the Championship club said on Thursday, with the songwriter joining Croatian midfielder Luka Modric as a co-owner.

NEW MALARIA DRUG FOR BABIES APPROVED

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A major step in the fight against malaria has been made with the approval of the first treatment specifically developed for newborns and very young children. The medicine, named Coartem Baby, was recently greenlit by Swiss regulators and is expected to be rolled out across African countries in the coming weeks.