TEAM GB’s triathlon stars are ready to risk their health by diving into the River Seine - despite fears they could be swimming in s***. Taylor Brown said: “Nobody wants to get ill but we are used to swimming in some terrible quality water. “Even in Tokyo, after the races the doctor was washing us down with a pink solution that’s used in hospitals, just to get everything off of us straight away. Robin Perrie in Paris water test Seine“Sadly it’s something we’ve had to become used to. “But if that's the decision that they have to take to keep us safe, then that's the decision.”
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July 24, 2024 08:23 UTC
“Performing these songs for my fans, who have supported me every step of the way, is a reminder of the journey we've shared and the cultural impact we've made together. I'm grateful to YouTube Music for helping us create this memorable event and to all my fans for their unwavering support. Here's to many more years of making music that resonates and inspires.”
Source:The Star
July 24, 2024 08:06 UTC
Good morning and welcome to our LIVE coverage of journalist protests. Journalists across Kenya are uniting today, raising their voices against the rising tide of brutality and repression faced by members of the press. 12:00pm - Wetangula to Personally Resolve Media Access RowNational Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has pledged to personally address the issues raised by journalists concerning their access to Parliament. Wajir South MP Mohammed Adoh, a former media practitioner joined the journalists in demanding for journalists to be allowed back to Parliament. This wave of violence and suppression has galvanised journalists, leading them to protest in the streets, demanding an end to police brutality and protection of press freedom.
Source:Daily Nation
July 24, 2024 07:58 UTC
Photos: Screengrabs from The Star, Daily Nation. The StarAccording to The Star, President William Ruto is finalising the reconstitution of his new Cabinet after he fired all the Cabinet Secretaries on July 11. Ruto named his first batch of new Cabinet nominees on July 19; the 11 proposed Cabinet Secretaries' credentials were taken to the National Assembly for vetting. Daily NationThe daily reported on the changes in the proposed Cabinet ahead of the vetting exercise in the National Assemblies. Notably missing from the list of the Cabinet nominees presented in parliament was the proposed Attorney General Rebecca Miano.
Source:Daily Nation
July 24, 2024 07:45 UTC
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Source:The Star
July 24, 2024 06:15 UTC
Now, however, there's a new drink that's taking the video streaming platform by storm: Fluffy Coke. Fluffy Coke is actually a pretty simple combination marshmallow fluff and a fizzy soda of your choice, like Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, or whatever else you have in your fridge. "I love me a diet coke, but now people are making it fluffy?? this just ruins the whole point of a DIET coke," another user added. told Delish that enjoying a fluffy Coke is "no big deal" every once in a while.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2024 23:12 UTC
PRAGUE, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Liberty Ostrava, one of the largest steelworks in the Czech Republic, said Tuesday that it is preparing to lay off workers and close its coke plant. Based in the northeast Czech city of Ostrava, the company has about 5,000 employees. Local media reported that the redundancies could affect up to 2,600 people, citing information the trade unionists received from the management. They have not been paid wages for two months and are being compensated by the state through the Labor Office. "A crisis scenario is also prepared in case of mass layoffs," it added on the social media platform X.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2024 20:22 UTC
Rampaging sharks high on cocaine might be a great pitch for the next summer blockbuster, but the truth of the matter is much scarier. In Antwerp, which comes in first place, researchers found a staggering 1,721mg per 1,000 people in the city's wastewater. By sampling every day for a week-long period, the researchers can even see how each city's drug habits shift from day to day. The levels of cocaine in city wastewater pose a serious problem for wildlife. The researchers discovered that sharks had high levels of the drug in their muscles and livers.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2024 20:17 UTC
South Africa, Senegal, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia and Indonesia were the selected global South countries for the funding. South Africa was included because its industrial policy models provide key lessons that can be adapted for other countries. Only two African countries, South Africa and Senegal, will be getting money from a giant Open Society Foundations (OSF) green energy fund later this year, in part thanks to governments that have shown dedication in dealing with climate change. "There is a level of complexity to choosing priority countries in Africa," Laura Carvalho, director of economic and climate prosperity at the Open Society Foundations, told News24. AFPOSF seeks to invest in the development of green and equitable economic models that can deliver both climate action and economic development.
Source:News 24
July 23, 2024 18:57 UTC
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua during an interview on Spice FM on Tuesday. [Standard]Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has criticised the older generation for taking over the Gen-Z movement, which has been leading recent countrywide protests. The crisis was generated solely by [President William Ruto, who sacked four commissioners because they said no to the tally that made him President. The Azimio la Umoja coalition has been divided on proposed talks with President William Ruto. However, opposition leader Raila Odinga recently stated that justice must come first before any talks and supported some of the demands that Gen Z has been advancing.
Source:Standard Digital
July 23, 2024 16:46 UTC
A bizarre beverage combining marshmallow fluff and Coca-Cola is taking TikTok by storm, with sweet-toothed soda lovers championing the drink. Dubbed “fluffy Coke,” the sugary concoction combines the creaminess of marshmallow with the crispiness of an ice-cold fizzy drink. @not.eg/TikTok6 The pair kicked off the “fluffy Coke” trend online earlier this month. “Ok, I can get on board with this trend,” creator Jessica Barstow captioned her clip of trying a fluffy Coke Zero. 6 Fellow TikTokkers were quick to jump aboard the sweet trend, taste testing the DIY beverage for themselves.
Source:Daily Nation
July 23, 2024 15:33 UTC
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua now says that it is wrong for leaders from her generation to hijack the Gen Z movement. Speaking on Tuesday, Karua said these leaders can only be spoilers for the young Kenyans who want to have a better country. She noted that the time to let the young generation to lead is now but that shouldn't mean the older generation should not be part of the movement. Karua insisted that her generation has failed Kenyans before and does not qualify to represent in any way. Karua said the only outcome from the talks was the IEBC Bill, which according to her was a crisis created by President William Ruto.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2024 14:39 UTC
Coca-Cola raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Tuesday, as a round of price increases failed to deter consumers mainly in international markets from spending more on the beverage giant's sodas, energy drinks and juices. Shares of Coca-Cola rose nearly 1% in premarket trading as the company also posted a surprise increase in second-quarter revenue. Coca-Cola's average selling price rose 9% in the second quarter, the Sprite maker said, while unit case volumes increased 2%. However, Coca-Cola saw volumes in the North American region fall by 1% as consumers turned cautious about spending and dining out. The company expects annual adjusted profit to increase between 5% and 6%, compared to the prior forecast of a 4% to 5% rise.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2024 14:28 UTC
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July 23, 2024 14:17 UTC