The Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya has revealed significant divisions within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, stemming from actions taken by its leader Raila Odinga. Peter Munya has voiced concerns over Odinga's unilateral decision to engage with the Kenya Kwanza government, a move that contradicts previous agreements...

Peter Munya Exposes How Raila Sidestepped Azimio Principals

The legal dispute between the directors of Kiambu-based real estate firm Willstone Homes Limited has escalated as the struggle for control over the company's bank accounts intensifies. At the heart of the conflict is Sh839 million held in accounts at Stanbic Bank, part of the company's substantial Sh2 billion asset...

Kenyan Real Estate Firm's Sh2 Billion Assets in Jeopardy as Directors Clash

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A 33-year-old Kenyan man was arrested Monday by police after he confessed to allegedly killing at least 42 women including his own wife over a two-year period.

Kenyan man arrested, admits to killing 42 women, including his wife

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Reformed street boy and local artist from Nakuru Gideon Kipkorir composed the song "Kenya Kwanza" two years ago as a tribute to President William Ruto's leadership. The energetic and positive message of the song initially granted Kipkorir popularity among Nakuru's youth who supported the president. However, the political landscape in Kenya has since undergone significant changes, with the rise of anti-government protests driven by economic hardships and dissatisfaction with the government's policies. With this shift, the very song that once celebrated the president has become a source of backlash and humiliation for the musician.

Musician Gideon Kipkorir's Celebratory Song for Ruto Turns into a Nightmare Amid Protests

New York City, NY

The Hill

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Mozambican Finance Minister Manuel Chang was convicted Thursday in a financial conspiracy case that welled up from from his country’s “ tuna bond ” scandal and swept into a U.S. court. A federal jury in New York delivered the verdict. Chang...

US jury convicts Mozambique’s ex-finance minister Manuel Chang in ‘tuna bonds’ corruption case

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

A US federal jury on Thursday convicted Manuel Chang, a former finance minister of Mozambique, of conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering for his involvement in a two billion dollar loan fraud to fund fishing projects. The charges can lead to a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

US jury convicts Mozambique ex-finance minister for money laundering and $2B fraud

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Travel warnings are on the rise after escalating unrest and violent riots across the UK, which have been ongoing for over a week. The U.S. State Department has issued a “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” travel advisory for the United Kingdom due to the heightened threat of terrorism. While travel advisories for the UK aren’t uncommon, this one highlights the ongoing concerns related to both terrorism risks and recent unrest in the region.

U.S. Issues New Travel Alert for the UK Amid Escalating Unrest: What You Need to Know

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The United Nations refugee agency on Friday said government authorities in ethnically divided Cyprus have rounded up dozens of migrants and pushed them back inside a U.N.-controlled buffer zone that they crossed to seek asylum. UNHCR spokeswoman Emilia Strovolidou said that as many as 99 asylum seekers...

UN refugee agency urges Cyprus government to process asylum seekers pushed into a UN buffer zone

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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The leaders of the Venezuelan military reaffirmed their support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amid a contested election that has split the country’s military. The Venezuelan election results had Maduro winning, results Democratic Unitary Platform candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia denounced as fraudulent, claiming victory as well. Mass protests broke out in the aftermath, leading to […]

Venezuelan military high command throws support behind Maduro as loyalty of military brought into question

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Ruto's Reconstituted Cabinet Faces Mandate to Eradicate Corruption and Incompetence

The newly assembled Cabinet under President William Ruto has been tasked with making the well-being of the Kenyan people their top priority. Following the swearing-in ceremony...

Ruto's Reconstituted Cabinet Faces Mandate to Eradicate Corruption and Incompetence

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