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 A woman fired numerous shots into the Beverly ​Hills home of pop music ‌star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round went through a wall ​of the house, local news ​outlets reported Sunday. The Los Angeles Times ⁠and NBC4, citing a ​Los Angeles Police spokesperson, reported ​that authorities responded to the shooting at 1:21 p.m. (2021 GMT) Sunday and detained ​a 30-year-old female suspect. Los ​Angeles police and a representative for Rihanna did ‌not ⁠immediately respond to requests for comment. Rihanna was at home but no injuries were ​reported, the ​Los ⁠Angeles Times said, citing a source. The ​newspaper cited police…

“They don’t come on their own by bus or taxi because it’s very complicated for a woman to move around the city, especially for young women,” station founder Hamida Anan told UN News, explaining the laws preventing them from doing so.Once they arrive at the studio, the journalists hold their editorial meeting, prepare their shows and go live on air.‘Glimmer of hope in the darkness’The station, which receives support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), operates with a team of around 30 women and broadcasts across much of the country, except in about a dozen of…

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today’s Connections: Sports Edition features a mix of topics. As a Minnesota Vikings fan, the green group came quickly to me. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own…

Peter Obi has declared 2027 presidential bid and stated that APC Governors won’t intimidate him to back down. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting he will not be intimidated by the large number of governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi made the declaration while addressing supporters during an empowerment programme in Njikoka, Anambra State, on Friday. The former Labour Party presidential candidate said several political moves have allegedly been orchestrated to discourage him from running in the next…

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Limited, a pioneer in ophthalmic optics and diagnostics, today announced the global debut of oka³y!™, a first-of-its-kind “3A” Freeform Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) solution. Unveiled at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, the technology solves the industry’s most persistent hurdles by leveraging proprietary AI and freeform optics: AI-guided fitting, Astigmatic precision, and Asymmetric cornea alignment. Beyond Traditional Toric Lenses: The Future of Freeform Orthokeratology With myopia expected to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050, demand for effective management is high. While Ortho-K is…

•As experts list implications •FG begins new phase •Transmission, distribution challenges persist — Prof Oke •Missed targets impose costs on homes, businesses, economy — LCCI By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Despite the injection of €2.3billion (N3.7 trillion at current exchange rate), to the Presidential Power Initiative, PPI, the flagship electricity project has completely collapsed. Vanguard learned that the five year project planned to ramp up Nigeria’s power output to 25,000 megawatts (MW) between 2020 and 2025 has formally closed, with power output failing to reach even 7,000 MW. Under the €2.3 billion PPI, driven by FGN Power and executed by Siemens of…

Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced several surprising outcomes as teams fought hard for points with the season entering its crucial stage. One of the biggest shocks came at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium where Kwara United stunned hosts Katsina United with a 2–1 away victory. The important win boosted Kwara United’s hopes of escaping the relegation zone. In Enugu, Rangers International delivered one of the most outstanding performances of the round as they overwhelmed league leaders Remo Stars 4–1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Kenneth Igboke gave Rangers an early lead in the fourth minute before…

Armed gangs control large swathes of territory and violence has spread well beyond the capital Port-au-Prince, weakening the State’s ability to govern and deliver basic services.Presidential elections have not been held for a decade and humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels with millions struggling to meet their daily needs.“Violence has intensified and expanded geographically, exacerbating food insecurity and instability, as transitional governance arrangements near expiry and overdue elections remain urgent,” according to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his latest report on the UN’s political mission in Haiti, BINUH. A gang member poses with a high-calibre rifle in the Delmas…

A simmering dispute between the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and Anthropic has now escalated into a full-blown confrontation, raising an uncomfortable but important question: who gets to set the guardrails for military use of artificial intelligence — the executive branch, private companies or Congress and the broader democratic process?The conflict began when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly gave Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei a deadline to allow the DOD unrestricted use of its AI systems. When the company refused, the administration moved to designate Anthropic a supply chain risk and ordered federal agencies to phase out its technology, dramatically…

LOPE Chairman Justice Winner has celebrated women’s Ssrength and global impact on 2026 International Women’s Day. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chairman of LOPE Media Network, Mmadubugwu Justice Nonso well known as Justice Winner has joined the global community in celebrating women across the world as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day. In a press statement released on Saturday, the LOPE Media Network Chairman praised women for their resilience, strength, and immense contributions to societal growth, while encouraging them to continue breaking barriers and inspiring positive change.   Mr Justice noted that women remain central to progress…