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MR. DIRECTOR: Ted Turner, founder of CNN and creator of television news as a 24-hour public service, has died. That's pretty much what all the headlines will say. But it is worth dwelling on the gigantic effects and consequences derived from the creation of a news channel in continuous transmission. That single idea changed the map of power in the world and, with it, modified -many times without us noticing- our habits of life. Robert Edward Turner III installed a camera broadcasting live on a permanent basis and forced the political, economic and cultural powers of the planet to adapt to that pace. He did it before the internet. That paradigm shift forced all institutions - and anyone aspiring to influence any area of public life - to play by the rules of television immediacy. Since then, everyone had to respond in real time, while millions of people received a constant stream of news hierarchized according to the urgency criterion of each minute, as in a press room on a global scale. The model empowered the citizen and strengthened what in English is called accountability . In a way, it democratized access to information and interconnected the world under a continuous pulse, sust

Court to rule on Ireti Kingibe’s ADC suspension May 18 The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed May 18 fot judgment in the suit on the indefinite suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Wuse Ward chapter of the ADC had approached the court to uphold the lawmaker’s suspension for misconduct. Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in […] The post Court to rule on Ireti Kingibe’s ADC suspension May 18 appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .

„Płonie samo serce, jeden z najdzikszych fragmentów Puszczy Solskiej. Nigdy wcześniej nie było tutaj tak dużego pożaru” – mówi Michał Korga z Lubelskiego Towarzystwa Ornitologicznego. Ogień zajął już ponad 500 hektarów, podczas akcji zginął pilot samolotu gaśniczego. Artykuł Pożar trawi Puszczę Solską. „Płonie jedna z najważniejszych ostoi głuszca w Polsce” pochodzi z serwisu oko.press .

Mozambique: PR announces paradigm shift in the exploration of the country’s resources The President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, announced a paradigm shift in how Mozambique views the extraction of its natural resources, advocating for a transition from a model centered on exploration to an approach oriented toward economic and social transformation. The vision was shared today during the 12th Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition,… Source

Tangmarg boy’s Sufi song 'Deedar'as Praran Chuss' released at INOX Srinagar Srinagar, May 5: A young boy from Kunzer in Tangmarg on Tuesday marked his entry into the Kashmiri music platform with the release of his Sufi song titled “Deedar’as Praran Chuss’, at INOX Srinagar. The devotional Kashmiri folk composition reflects spiritual depth and the region’s rich cultural heritage. Penned by noted lyricist Sheikh Shabaan, the song captures the essence of traditional Kashmiri Sufi expression, resonating with themes of devotion and inner awakening.

Romania’s Neptun Deep strategic gas project reaches pipelaying stage, signalling major progress OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, and partner Romgaz, the largest producer and main supplier of natural gas in Romania, announced the start of construction works on the offshore pipeline that will transport gas to the shore, an important step forward in the Neptun Deep project. The pipeline installation phase is a key component of the project. The pipeline will stretch over approximately 160 km, built from thousands of steel pipe segments with a diameter of 30” (76 cm).

Bamako under Siege: How Coordinated Attacks Exposed the Mali Government’s Fragility—and Tested the AES The coordinated attacks that shook Mali on 25–27 April 2026 are not an anomaly. They are the culmination of a long, deteriorating security trajectory—one that has steadily eroded state authority, exposed strategic miscalculations, and now threatens to overwhelm national and regional security architectures. At the centre of this crisis lies a troubling reality: Mali is no longer facing a fragmented insurgency.

Niger doctors issue 72-hour ultimatum, threaten shutdown over abducted colleague Medical doctors in Niger State have warned of an imminent strike if authorities fail to secure the release of a kidnapped colleague, escalating concerns over the safety of healthcare workers in the region. The threat was issued by the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), Niger State chapter, which gave the […] The post Niger doctors issue 72-hour ultimatum, threaten shutdown over abducted colleague appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .

[SUMMARY] Conferences in the US coincide with Donald Trump's determination to expedite the regulation of psychedelic therapies for post-traumatic stress, an ailment affecting war veterans. This acceleration favors corporations and the pharmaceutical paradigm, to the detriment of the countercultural movement and indigenous peoples who have introduced consciousness-altering substances to academia. Read more (05/02/2026 - 11:00 PM)

Although somewhat logical, the attacks directed at the television presenter who described the diversity of the Artemis 2 mission crew as "a man, a woman, and a black person" were hasty. The phrase is racist, of course, but that doesn't automatically imply the same judgment for the person who uttered it. The caveat may sound like an academic euphemism, but the clarification is timely when addressing racism in the country without resorting to cheap tactics.

NC lawmakers scrap eminent domain provision in bill after outcry from local leaders Senate Bill 214 previously contained a segment permitting Franklin County to claim property in Halifax, Vance or Warren counties “without the consent or approval” of the other county’s local government.

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Former presidents of the Constitutional Tribunal and retired Constitutional Tribunal judges are supporting the new Constitutional Tribunal judges, whom Bogdan Świeczkowski is barring from adjudicating. They warned that these actions are unlawful and that the Tribunal's judgments will be flawed. The article "Presidents and judges of the Constitutional Tribunal to Święczkowski: adjudicating panels without four new Constitutional Tribunal judges are illegal" comes from oko.press.

Belgrade Slams Terrorism Conviction of Serbs; Kosovo MPs Applaud Verdict The Serbian government condemned the verdict convicting three Serbs of involvement in a deadly attack in northern Kosovo in 2023, but MPs in Pristina burst into applause when they heard about the judgment.

Skill games likely to remain outlawed in Virginia and more state headlines • “Skill games likely to remain outlawed in Virginia.” — VPM • “A governor who stressed pragmatism is hounded by politics.” — The New York Times • “Unemployment rises in Northern Virginia as federal workforce changes ripple outward.” — WTOP • “What to know about Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront curfew.” — Axios • “Virginia wildlife center […]

Russia’s ghost ships haunt Libya The Kremlin is using vessels from its “ghost fleet” — hundreds of aging commercial ships with obscured ownership — to send military equipment to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar, leaked documents reveal.