Why Manchester City’s Third Goal Was Disallowed and Dominik Szoboszlai Sent Off
However, fans had to wait until the 74th minute for a goal after Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a beautiful free kick that left Gianluigi Donnarumma rooted to the spot. Why was Szoboszlai sent off vs Manchester City? "After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to Manchester City," read the statement from the Premier League. "Referee announcement: “After review, there is a careless foul by Erling Haaland, that pulls the shirt of Dominik Szoboszlai. Supercomputer predicts who will win EPLMeanwhile, Opta has predicted who will win the Premier League after Manchester City's win over Liverpool on Sunday.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 07:12 UTC
Creatives React: Pepsi Draws Cheers for Challenging Coke
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Pepsi Zero Sugar unveiled its Super Bowl 60 commercial, "The Choice," a 30-second ad airing in the second quarter in which a certain cola-loving bear takes the Pepsi Challenge and ultimately chooses a Pepsi product over Coke Zero Sugar. Taking a direct shot at the iconic Coke polar bears is a smart move. However, bringing the famous Coke bears into the real world is a challenge. Doug Kamp, chief creative officer, MowerI loved the Pepsi Zero idea from the first time it aired a couple weeks ago. Not the new Coke spots that reek of AI-washing and heavy-handed self-awareness.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 06:53 UTC
Bajwa’s remark insults Dalit Community, Congress must apologize within 24 Hours or face strict action: Harpal Cheema
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, calling Bajwa’s remark a “highly unfortunate statement,” said that Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. But today, Pratap Singh Bajwa has used extremely derogatory words against him, which is an insult to the entire Dalit community. Cheema said that the Congress party is an anti-Dalit party. Ambedkar, Baba Saheb, who is revered by the entire country and especially by the Dalit community, had his own P.A. AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that Bajwa’s vulgar remark points to how much hatred Punjab Congress leaders carry in their minds about the Dalit community.
Source:News 24
February 09, 2026 06:29 UTC
ODM divisions widen as leaders campaign separately in Busia
ODM divisions widen as leaders campaign separately in Busia 9th February, 2026The battle for the soul of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is escalating into an open internal standoff. Party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and his allies have dismissed threats of expulsion, insisting they will not be silenced in their opposition to a proposed UDA–ODM alliance. The group, which toured Busia County to popularize its agenda, accused a rival faction allied to party leadership of betraying ODM’s ideals for personal gain, branding them political opportunists.
Source:Standard Digital
February 09, 2026 05:53 UTC
Super Bowl 2026 Commercials: All the Best Ads From the Big Game
Pokémon's Super Bowl Ad Asks Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah, and More 'What's Your Favorite' Pokémon? State Farm Kicks Off the Super Bowl In StyleState Farm kicked off this year's Super Bowl with a commercial featuring Danny McBride, Keegan-Michael Key, Hailee Steinfeld, KATSEYE, and even Jon Bon Jovi. A Clydesdale and Bald Eagle Become Best Friends In Budweiser's Super Bowl AdFor 150 Years, This Bud’s For You. 'Every Original Has a Backstory' In Levi's Super Bowl SpotTake a talk down memory lane with Levi's Super Bowl ad, which states that "every original has a backstory." Taika Waititi Stars and Directs a Super Bowl Ad That Brings Polar Bears From Coke to PepsiPolar Bears have long starred in Coke commercials, but this Super Bowl things were a bit different.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 03:48 UTC
Leena Nair: From Kolhapur to Chanel Global CEO
Today, she serves as the Global CEO of French luxury giant Chanel, with an influence that extends far beyond the boardroom. Leena Nair was born on June 11, 1969, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, into a Hindu Malayali family. Making History at HULBy 2007, Leena Nair became Executive Director of Human Resources at Hindustan Unilever. According to Forbes, she played a key role in achieving a 50-50 gender balance in Unilever’s global leadership. Appointed Chanel CEO in 2021In December 2021, Leena Nair was named CEO of Chanel, making global headlines.
Source:News 24
February 09, 2026 03:26 UTC
Super Bowl Hot Take: Bear Witness as Pepsi Takes Down Coke
THE AD: Pepsi Zero Sugar’s Super Bowl ad, “The Choice,” gives Coca-Cola’s iconic polar bear the Pepsi Challenge, letting a CGI bear have a blind taste test between Pepsi and Coke’s zero-sugar options. And with viral parodies already making fun of Pepsi’s ad, is the cola’s Super Bowl swing a fail? It’s about taking big swings, and in this case, big swigs of Pepsi Zero Sugar while telling all your problems to Taika Waititi. But whatever you think about the Pepsi ad, whether you like it or not, it’s making everyone take paws. Watch Pepsi Zero Sugar’s Super Bowl 60 ad, “The Choice,” below.
Source:The Star
February 09, 2026 00:31 UTC
Diet Cherry Coke Is Making a Comeback—But That's Not All
Diet Coke Cherry will be available in 12-ounce 12-pack cans as well as 20-ounce bottles, featuring updated packaging with "standard Diet Coke branding complemented by cherry iconography." "With a bold flavor and new look, Diet Coke Cherry continues to encourage fans to make Diet Coke breaks reflect 'your taste' even more." Diet Coke Cherry isn't the only new arrival hitting shelves. Unlike Diet Coke Cherry, Coca-Cola Cherry Float is debuting with a refreshed look. With these additions, Coca-Cola's cherry lineup now includes Coca‑Cola Cherry, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar Cherry, Coca‑Cola Cherry Float, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar Cherry Float, and Diet Coke Cherry.
Source:The Star
February 08, 2026 22:54 UTC
Invest in research to turn Kenya into a real knowledge economy
Lab technologists during routine clinical research at Kombewa Clinical Research Centre in Seme, Kisumu county. This is not because our academics lack talent or ambition, but because the university system itself is not designed to properly support research and innovation. Nonetheless, if Kenya is serious about becoming a true knowledge economy, we must rethink how research and innovation are organised, funded, and supported across higher education. The result is a system that excels at churning out graduates but struggles to create knowledge that drives national development. The question, therefore, is not whether Kenyan universities should do research, but how the system can make it possible.
Source:Standard Digital
February 08, 2026 21:01 UTC
Why Ethekon and IEBC must get it right in the 2027 elections
IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon addresses the Press after a meeting with Evangelical Alliance of Kenya in Nairobi on February 4, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, StandardPressure is piling on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) —to go beyond reassurances of ‘commitment’ to conduct free, fair and credible elections in August next year. From all these, the greatest lesson for us—but the IEBC, in particular—is on getting it right in electoral affairs management. This alone takes away from the body’s reputational soundness, marking the jumping-off point of fears the country is going to the elections with an integrity-deficient umpire. Ethekon should therefore take seriously Kenyans and the United Opposition’s concerns over the IEBC’s preparedness for the task in August next year.
Source:Standard Digital
February 08, 2026 21:01 UTC
Mainstream media in the wilderness as people go for 'microwave' news
The media are in a geopolitical and ideological wilderness. Whatever the reason for creating media houses, symbiosis develops between government and media, similar to the symbiosis between religions and state as presumed custodians of state interests. These are first the readers whom it claims to inform, educate, and entertain. With anyone holding a smartphone playing reporter, people refuse to ‘read’, demand ‘microwave’ news, and ignore journalistic rules that stress accuracy. When people refuse to read, the press is in trouble because it will have few to educate, inform, or entertain.
Source:Standard Digital
February 08, 2026 21:00 UTC
Manchester United Star Reacts to Video of Kenyan Teacher Celebrating Their Win
Matheus Cunha has reacted to a video of a Kenyan teacher doing his celebration. Source: UGCManchester United star reacts to viral Kenyan videoThe video, which has since gone viral, captured the teacher, Elly Mtesi, entering the class to his students singing Manchester United's anthem of 'Glory Glory Man United'. The video gained further traction after it was reshared by Fabrizio Romano with Cunha among the people who commented. Viral Kenyan teacher and Manchester United fan speaksSpeaking to TUKO.co.ke, Mtesi revealed that he was in shock after the video caught the attention of Cunhaand Fabrizio. Oliver, who was in charge of Manchester United's game against Tottenham, is a Newcastle United fan.
Source:The Star
February 08, 2026 20:12 UTC
General Muhoozi pledges reconciliation with Kenya, hints at visiting Ruto
Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba./FILEUganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced plans to visit Kenya in the coming months, reaffirming the strong ties between the two East African neighbours. General Muhoozi said he is ready to make amends for past mistakes, even offering traditional compensation. In a statement on X, Muhoozi said that the visit will be to meet his “big brother,” President William Ruto, highlighting the personal rapport between the two leaders. The brotherly relationship between Uganda and Kenya can never be broken," he said. General Muhoozi is well known for remarks about Kenya that have occasionally sparked public reaction and controversy.
Source:The Star
February 08, 2026 19:48 UTC
China: Eight killed in explosion at biotech company in Shanxi province
A blast rocked a biotechnology company in Shuozhou, in northern China's Shanxi Province, claiming the lives of eight people early Saturday morning, authorities confirmed on Sunday, reported Global Times. By 9:30 am (local time) on Sunday, officials had confirmed that eight people had died as a result of the explosion. In the hours after the explosion, rescue teams conducted a comprehensive search of the workshop and surrounding areas. The industrial accident has reignited concerns about safety standards at chemical and biotech facilities in China, where rapid industrial expansion sometimes outpaces regulatory oversight. Families of the victims are reportedly receiving support as authorities work to provide answers and aid during this difficult time.
Source:News 24
February 08, 2026 19:13 UTC
Orengo: ODM must field a presidential candidate in 2027
Siaya Governor James Orengo during a rally in Busia on February 8, 2026 / HANDOUTSiaya Governor James Orengo on Sunday insisted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) must remain politically independent and field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Orengo dismissed any suggestion that ODM could be coerced into joining a government arrangement it does not support. ODM must have a presidential candidate,” Orengo said. “We are warning those in business with the ODM party that when they reach Busia, they should not be entertained,” he said. Speaking during the tour, Babu Owino cast doubt on the direction of ODM, declaring that he no longer recognises the party in its current form.
Source:The Star
February 08, 2026 18:50 UTC