Nicki Minaj has spoken about violence against Christians in Nigeria. President Trump has mentioned possible military action in response to what he sees as a "Christian genocide." However, Nigeria's information minister disputes these claims.
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Nicki Minaj, a well-known rapper, talked about violence against Christians in Nigeria.
President Trump has warned he might use military force because of reported violence against Christians in Nigeria.
There are claims of a "Christian genocide" happening in Nigeria.
Nigeria's information minister disagrees with the claims of a "Christian genocide."
The information about Nigeria was discussed in an interview with Al Jazeera’s Soraya Lennie.
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International experts warn that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) present a global health risk. They urge governments to take action, like introducing warnings and taxes, to reduce consumption and fund healthier alternatives. The review highlights links between UPFs and chronic diseases but acknowledges that more research is needed to confirm direct causes.
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A global review by 43 experts based on 104 studies suggests UPFs may be linked to higher risks of 12 chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Ultra-processed foods are those with more than five ingredients not usually found at home, like additives and preservatives.
Examples of UPFs include sausages, crisps, pastries, and fizzy drinks.
Researchers call for governments to add warnings and higher taxes on UPFs to support access to nutritious foods.
Critics argue that the review does not prove UPFs directly cause health harms and that more research is necessary.
Some scientists believe UPFs' negative health effects are hard to separate from other lifestyle factors.
The Nova classification system, used in the review, focuses on processing levels, but critics say it overlooks the nutritional value of some processed foods.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has increased the reward to $15 million for the capture of Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder charged with multiple murders and drug trafficking. Wedding, who is a Canadian citizen and was living in Mexico, allegedly ran a drug trafficking ring in North America. He is one of 16 individuals accused in connection with the ring, which reportedly moved large quantities of cocaine.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is offering a $15 million reward for Ryan Wedding's capture.
Ryan Wedding is a former Olympic snowboarder.
Wedding is accused of leading a drug trafficking ring in North America.
He faces charges of murder, witness tampering, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
Wedding participated in the 2002 Winter Olympics.
The trafficking ring allegedly moved 60 tons of cocaine annually.
Out of 16 people charged in the investigation, four, including Wedding, are still fugitive.
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Five people, including a British woman named Victoria Bond from Cornwall, died in a snowstorm in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. The others who died were two German and two Mexican citizens. Chilean authorities have stopped the search for victims and are now working on returning the bodies to their home countries.
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A snowstorm in Chilean Patagonia killed five people, including a British woman.
The victims included two German and two Mexican citizens.
Victoria Bond was one of the people who died; she was originally from Cornwall.
Chilean authorities have started working on sending the victims' bodies back to their countries.
President Gabriel Boric Font praised rescue teams who worked in difficult conditions.
The storms had winds up to 118 mph (190 km/h).
The UK government is helping Victoria Bond's family.
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An Oasis fan named Lee Claydon died after falling from a high level at Wembley Stadium during a concert on August 2. A police investigation concluded that the incident was a tragic accident with no third-party involvement. The case will have a full inquest on February 26.
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Lee Claydon, an Oasis fan from Bournemouth, fell at Wembley Stadium on August 2.
Police determined the death was a tragic accident with no outside involvement.
The incident was investigated but is not considered a criminal case.
Mr. Claydon had been drinking, but toxicology reports showed no concerning substances.
He died from multiple injuries at a Wembley medical center that night.
The fall occurred during a sold-out Oasis reunion tour concert.
A full inquest is scheduled to take place on February 26.
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The Louvre Museum in Paris plans to install new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems following a recent theft of crown jewels. Museum director Laurence des Cars said that about 100 cameras will be operational by the end of next year, alongside other security measures. The theft involved the use of power tools and happened in less than eight minutes.
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The Louvre Museum will install roughly 100 new surveillance cameras by the end of next year.
Anti-intrusion systems will begin installation within two weeks.
The increased security follows a theft where thieves stole crown jewels worth 88 million euros ($102 million).
Thieves used power tools, including disc cutters meant for concrete, to access the jewels.
Security measures are part of a decade-long plan named the "Louvre New Renaissance," costing up to 800 million euros.
Visitor numbers at the Louvre are limited to 30,000 daily to manage crowding.
Recent closures of some museum areas occurred due to structural concerns.
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At least 25 people died in the Ukrainian city of Ternopil following a missile and drone attack by Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Turkey to seek support against Russia from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. As drones entered Romania's airspace, NATO scrambled fighter jets as a precaution.
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A Russian attack on Ternopil, Ukraine, killed at least 25 people, including three children.
The attack targeted apartment buildings in Ternopil, about 120 miles from Poland.
Ukraine reported that 73 people were injured, with many still missing.
Ukraine's air force said nearly 500 drones and missiles were launched by Russia overnight.
Ukrainian defenses intercepted most of the missiles, stopping 41 out of 47 cruise missiles.
Zelenskyy is in Turkey to gain diplomatic support against Russia's invasion.
NATO scrambled fighter jets in Romania when a drone entered the country's airspace.
The Russian defense ministry claimed they targeted Ukrainian energy and military facilities.
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In 2024, there was a sharp increase in serious military aircraft accidents, with the trend continuing into 2025. The Marine Corps had the most significant rise in severe accidents, nearly tripling its rate. The accidents involve various aircraft, with the V-22 Osprey and Apache helicopter mentioned as particularly high-risk.
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Military aircraft accidents increased by 55% in 2024 compared to four years earlier.
The Marine Corps saw the largest rise, almost tripling its severe accident rate.
Data covers military accident statistics from 2020 to mid-2024.
In the first 10 months of 2024, 25 service members or Defense Department civilians died, and 14 aircraft were destroyed.
Senator Elizabeth Warren received the accident data following a series of incidents involving the V-22 Osprey.
The Apache helicopter's accident rate increased about 4.5 times in 2024 compared to four years prior.
The C-130 transport plane nearly doubled its serious accident rate over the same period.
The Navy reported a rise in aviation mishaps, with 14 Class A mishaps in 2025, up from 8 in 2024.
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Nearly 80,000 people in Nevada received warnings about dangerous travel conditions due to unusual freezing fog. This rare weather has led to poor visibility and icy roads, affecting morning travel in several key areas.
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About 80,000 people in Nevada were warned of dangerous travel due to freezing fog.
The freezing fog advisory affects major highways and population centers in Nevada.
Visibility in some areas has dropped to less than one mile because of the fog.
The advisory covers regions including Reno-Carson City-Minden, the Western Nevada Basin, Humboldt County, and others.
The warnings are in effect until 9 a.m. PST, but could develop again the next night.
Travelers are advised to drive slowly and use headlights due to poor visibility and icy roads.
The National Weather Service (NWS) monitors the situation and updates weather alerts as needed.
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President Donald Trump announced the plan to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant expansion in the U.S. global fighter export program. Saudi Arabia would be among a few countries in the Middle East to operate the F-35, following Israel. The F-35 is used as a diplomatic and military tool by around 20 countries, including allies in Europe and Asia.
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President Trump plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia would join Israel as another F-35 operator in the Middle East.
Over 20 nations use or have ordered the F-35, showcasing its importance in U.S. military exports.
Japan and South Korea are building their F-35 fleets to address regional threats, especially in Asia.
European countries like the UK, Italy, and Norway are significantly increasing their F-35 fleets.
The F-35 is both a military asset and a tool for U.S. diplomatic relations.
The program has high projected lifetime costs, estimated at $2 trillion.
Despite cost issues, countries are still buying the F-35 to modernize their air forces.
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New York City ranked as the second-best city in the world according to Resonance Consultancy's 2026 report, which ranks cities based on factors like tourism and investment potential. Nineteen American cities were included in the top 100, with Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco also receiving high rankings.
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New York City was ranked 2nd in the world, just behind London.
The rankings are based on data analysis and public perceptions, focusing on tourism, livability, and investment.
New York's high ranking was partly due to infrastructure investments, like the JFK Airport expansion.
Los Angeles ranked 12th, with upcoming developments and major events like the Olympics contributing to its placement.
Miami placed 26th, noted for its clean environment and growing financial hub status.
San Francisco was 28th, credited for its business ecosystem and economic output.
Other American cities in the top 100 included Chicago (35th), Las Vegas (55th), and Boston (56th).
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild, known for her famous family connections, has stated she will not be joining the Real Housewives series despite appearing at BravoCon. She attended the event to promote her jewelry brand, Theo Grace, in collaboration with her mother, Kathy Hilton. Despite rumors, Rothschild clarified she has no interest in reality TV as a platform for her personal life.
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild is part of the famous Hilton family.
Her mother, Kathy Hilton, and her aunt, Kyle Richards, are involved with the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Rothschild attended BravoCon to promote her jewelry brand, Theo Grace.
Despite rumors, she confirmed she will not join Real Housewives of New York.
Rothschild finds the idea of being followed by cameras unappealing.
Her promotion at BravoCon focused on a jewelry collection with her mother.
She views BravoCon as a good business opportunity due to its large audience reach.
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The sequel to the film "Wicked," called "Wicked: For Good," has received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, while others felt the film did not live up to the original. The film is a spin-off of the "Wizard of Oz" and tells the backstory of characters from that world.
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"Wicked: For Good" is the sequel to the original "Wicked" film.
The movie was released on Friday and features Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.
The film provides new origin stories for "Wizard of Oz" characters like the Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man.
Jon M Chu directed the film and also directed "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In The Heights."
Some critics praised Ariana Grande's performance, predicting an Oscar nomination.
Critics had different opinions, with some praising the film's ambition and others criticizing its storytelling.
Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Jonathan Bailey also star in the film.
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A TikTok video went viral showing a mother dog recognizing her adult son after being apart for a long time. The video highlighted how dogs can remember each other through scent. Researchers support that dogs can recognize relatives using smell cues for up to two years.
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A TikTok video shows two German Shepherds recognizing each other after being apart.
The mother dog needed extra sniffs to confirm the other dog was her son.
Dogs use scent cues to recognize family members, as supported by scientific studies.
The mother is 9 years old, and the son is 4 years old.
They had been apart for the longest time due to the son's eye injury.
The video had over 1.4 million views and 47,600 likes.
Dogs display behaviors like sniffing and wagging tails when recognizing relatives.
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A woman who went missing from Iowa 14 years ago was found alive in Nebraska. The Des Moines Police Department confirmed that the woman disappeared in 2011 during a trip and was found due to investigational advances.
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A woman went missing in 2011 from Iowa and was recently found in Nebraska.
She disappeared at age 54 during a trip from South Carolina to Iowa.
The Des Moines Police Department explained there was no evidence of a crime at the time.
The case was revisited after an audit led to new investigative efforts.
Advances in technology helped law enforcement connect dots across multiple states.
The woman was found to be living voluntarily away from her past life.
Police mention the woman chose to stay "independent and private."
National statistics show that a large number of missing persons cases involve voluntary disappearances.
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A woman was surprised to find an owl in her home after her husband told her a bird was inside. She shared the unexpected encounter on TikTok, where it gained significant attention. The video received thousands of likes and views as people reacted with amusement and jokes.
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A woman found an owl in her bedroom after her husband mentioned a bird was inside their house.
She shared a video of the encounter on TikTok under the username @yo_mama969.
The video got 24,400 likes and 201,900 views.
Viewers made jokes and comments about the surprising visitor.
The Barn Owl Trust advises checking if an owl indoors is injured and contacting a vet or wildlife rehabilitator if needed.
It is important to identify the owl species correctly before taking action.
Newsweek attempted to reach the TikTok user for more information.
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A report by National University identifies the college majors with the lowest unemployment rates. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and health care fields are highly ranked, indicating strong job prospects. Nursing has the lowest unemployment rate at 1.42%, and STEM fields are expected to see significant job growth through 2033.
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National University's report lists college majors with low unemployment rates.
STEM and health care majors are among the top-ranked fields for low unemployment.
Nursing has the lowest unemployment rate at 1.42%.
STEM fields are projected to grow up to 28.4% by 2033.
Business and finance degrees have projected job growth of 6 to 7%.
Other low unemployment majors include civil engineering (1.05%) and special education (0.95%).
Experts advise students to consider employability when choosing a major, but also to analyze rankings carefully.
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Ellen and Alice Kessler, known as the Kessler Twins, died by assisted suicide at their home in Germany at age 89. They had planned this decision under legal conditions in Germany, where medically assisted dying is allowed. The twins were famous entertainers who performed internationally, leaving a significant mark on European and American entertainment.
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Ellen and Alice Kessler were renowned German entertainers famous as the Kessler Twins.
They died by assisted suicide at their home in Grünwald, Germany.
Assisted suicide is legal in Germany under specific conditions.
The Kesslers had been planning this decision for some time and were members of the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS).
They discussed their end-of-life plans with a lawyer and a doctor.
The twins were born on August 20, 1936, in Saxony, Germany and began their entertainment careers after fleeing East Germany.
They became famous in Europe and the U.S., appearing with stars like Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire.
The twins had no spouses, lived together, and wished to be buried with their mother and pet.
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Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington, D.C., for a meeting with President Donald Trump. They discussed various strategic partnerships, but Saudi Arabia did not commit to joining the Abraham Accords, which are Middle East peace agreements. The U.S. offered military aircraft and a defense guarantee but did not secure firm agreements from Saudi Arabia.
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The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, visited Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump hosted the meeting with him.
The visit focused on strengthening U.S.-Saudi relations.
Saudi Arabia did not agree to join the Abraham Accords, regional peace agreements.
The U.S. agreed to let Saudi Arabia buy F-35 warplanes and offered a defense guarantee.
Saudi Arabia was asked to increase its investment pledge in the U.S.
There was an expectation for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel, but the country remained undecided.
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