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Thanks to Biden Admin, Starting Today You’ll No Longer Be Allowed to Buy These Types of Light Bulbs
Opinion
— Aug 2, 2023
It may be a little harder to set the right ambiance for romance on your next date night. Now that incandescent lightbulbs are banned thanks to the Biden administration, it’s either stock up on candles or count each…
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El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Excess Deaths
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El Niño is intensifying across regions, pushing millions toward hunger in Africa while threatening food security and prompting calls for early action, even as Zambia urges a substantial boost to school meals funding to protect children, and health systems in the Americas brace for drought, fires, floods and disease risks. In Peru, extreme heat and widespread risk zones expose over 3 million children to disaster risk, with UNICEF highlighting the scale of affected educational facilities and health infrastructure as the region faces broad El Niño disruptions.
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Gambia Requires Permits After Power-Cut Unrest
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— Sep 11, 2026
Gambia's police chief Seedy Mukhtar Touray announced that protests will require an approved permit, following nights of unrest with tear gas, vandalism, and detainee releases tied to power outages. The protests reflect chronic electricity shortages under President Adama Barrow ahead of elections, as NAWEC cites rising demand and the government pledges new generators and a 50‑megawatt solar plant, amid critics' concerns over import dependence.
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Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for second term as rival faces treason charges
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— Sep 1, 2026
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term after securing about 60% of the vote in August, in a ceremony that occurred amid post-election tensions and opposition arrests. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were detained and later charged with treason after security raids and despite a disputed election and closed courts for appeals.
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Treason charges right after the ceremony feels less like justice and more like a message being sent to the opposition.
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Livingstone's Heart Stays in Africa
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— FROM 1873
His companions buried his heart under a tree in Zambia, then carried his body 1,500 miles to the sea so the world would hear what he'd seen of the slave trade.
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Court closures in Zambia ahead of election petition deadline
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— Aug 24, 2026
Zambia shut down court premises nationwide on the final day to file a petition challenging the presidential election results, with police tape barriers and sealed High and Supreme Courts amid security concerns. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, who finished second and alleges irregularities, remains in hiding as preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration continue, drawing warnings from rights groups about the impact on democracy.
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Zambia opposition plans court challenge to presidential vote
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— Aug 19, 2026
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile says he will challenge the presidential election results in court, alleging serious irregularities and fraud in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, after a period of post-election violence, arrests and disruptions surrounding the tally. The dispute unfolds amid international concern and reports of security crackdowns as the electoral commission paused counting and noted ballot-paper issues.
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Zambia arrests 11 opposition figures after election
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— Aug 17, 2026
Zambia's security forces arrested several leading opposition figures on the night of national elections, alleging they posed a serious threat to state security after raids tied to an insurrection plot. While early results show President Hakainde Hichilema leading, the government faces opposition charges of repression and concerns about late electoral reforms and media access during the vote.
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Minnesota grandmother dies in Zambia safari elephant attack
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— Jul 24, 2026
Gail Mattson, a 79-year-old Minnesota grandmother, died after a bull elephant attacked the safari truck in Zambia on March 30, 2024, while six people were on board and four sustained minor injuries. The tragedy disrupted a dream trip for the group, with one passenger treated in a hospital in South Africa and others receiving on-site care.
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San Jose Sharks NBC Account Posts “Used to Pray for Times Like This” Amid Fan Excitement
The @NBCSSharks account posted a nostalgic positive caption about team progress during a rebuild, drawing modest engagement and overwhelmingly supportive fan reactions celebrating the captain, teal branding, and young talent like Macklin Celebrini. No meaningful opposition or controversy was observed.
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Foreign Student Protester Wanted By Trump DHS Ends Up Deporting Himself
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— Apr 1, 2025
A foreign student protester who celebrated the Oct. 7 massacre and repeatedly called for the downfall of the United States announced he’s leaving the country of his own volition. Momodou Taal, a 31-year-old Gambian-UK…
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USPS Driver Accused of Trying to Run Over 10-Year-Old Over Misdelivered Package
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— Jan 5, 2026
A routine package delivery in Escambia County, Florida, turned dangerous when a United States Postal Service driver allegedly tried to run over a 10-year-old boy after dropping off a package at the wrong address…
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American Tourist Dies in Elephant Attack in Zambia
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— Apr 4, 2024
A 79-year-old American tourist died when a bull elephant attacked a vehicle she was in in Zambia, the safari operator said. ABC News reported Gail Mattson, 79, Saturday morning at Kafue National Park, a Lusaka Police…
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