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Kenyan Human Rights Report Details Democratic Backsliding and Widespread Violations

Kenyan Human Rights Report Details Democratic Backsliding and Widespread Violations

A recent report on the state of human rights and governance in Kenya indicates a significant democratic backsliding, with citizens facing increased state crime, economic hardship, and governance failures. The report, a content analysis of independent and media reports from September 2025 to October 2026, highlights a pattern of state response to protests with brute force, surveillance, arrests, and restrictions on civic space. Freedom House downgraded Kenya's global freedom score from 51 to 49 out of 100, classifying it as 'partly free,' while CIVICUS rated the country as 'repressed.' Amnesty International noted a deterioration in human rights, citing unlawful force during demonstrations, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation of journalists and activists. Land, climate, and natural resource disputes have also emerged as critical human rights issues, with concerns raised by UN special procedures regarding fossil fuel extraction in Turkana without the free, prior, and informed consent ...

Yacht captain on reality show 'Below Deck' arrested in Turkey after teenager dies

Yacht captain on reality show 'Below Deck' arrested in Turkey after teenager dies

A participant from the U.S. reality TV show “Below Deck” has been arrested in Turkey following a fight in Bodrum that left a 17-year-old dead

New Study Reveals Global Warming's Severe Threat to Cacti from Heat and Drought

New Study Reveals Global Warming's Severe Threat to Cacti from Heat and Drought

A new study published in the journal Nature indicates that climate change poses a greater threat to cacti than previously understood, primarily due to the combined effects of extreme heat and drought. While cacti are known for their resilience in harsh environments, the research found that more than a quarter of nearly 1,000 analyzed cactus species could lose most of their suitable habitat by the end of the century, with over 80% facing significant habitat decline. This is a substantially higher threat level than when only rising temperatures and average precipitation were considered. The study integrated new spatial data on severe drought with climate models and analyzed nearly 650,000 records of cacti globally. Researchers were surprised by the intensity of the results, challenging the long-standing assumption that cacti would be 'winners' in a warming world. Recent unprecedented droughts have already led to widespread die-offs of species like saguaros in Arizona.

FDA Advises Cooking Frozen Vegetables to Eliminate Harmful Bacteria

FDA Advises Cooking Frozen Vegetables to Eliminate Harmful Bacteria

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers to follow cooking instructions for frozen vegetables, as freezing does not reliably eliminate harmful bacteria. This guidance emphasizes that frozen produce, while often comparable in nutritional value to fresh options, should not be assumed ready-to-eat if labeled for cooking. A 2015 laboratory study comparing four vitamin-related compounds in eight fruits and vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, spinach, and peas, found frozen samples to be nutritionally comparable to, and sometimes superior to, their fresh counterparts. A separate 2017 study further supported these findings, showing no significant differences in vitamin C, beta-carotene, and folate between fresh, frozen, and refrigerated-fresh categories across eight fruits and vegetables, with frozen often outperforming refrigerated-fresh. These studies, however, were associated with the industry-affiliated Frozen Food Foundation.

Greta Thunberg Criticizes UN Climate Talks (COP31) in Turkey, Urges Focus on People and Planet Over Profit

Greta Thunberg Criticizes UN Climate Talks (COP31) in Turkey, Urges Focus on People and Planet Over Profit

Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived at the United Nations climate talks, COP31, in Antalya, Turkey, where she condemned the annual proceedings as hypocritical. She urged world leaders to prioritize people and the planet over profits and geopolitical power. Thunberg criticized the host countries for using the summits as an opportunity to 'whitewash themselves' and highlighted the presence of lobbyists from destructive industries influencing negotiations. This marks Thunberg's first attendance at a climate summit since the 2021 Glasgow talks. She emphasized that climate change is 'threatening everything' and that 'everything and everyone we love is at stake.' COP31 co-hosts Turkey and Australia are promoting renewable energy but still heavily rely on fossil fuels. Youth activists at the summit rallied around Thunberg, expressing concerns about a safe future amidst worsening climate impacts.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore to Host Free GAP Training for Fruit and Vegetable Producers

University of Maryland Eastern Shore to Host Free GAP Training for Fruit and Vegetable Producers

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will host a free Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Introduction to the Produce Safety Rule Training on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The eight-hour course, offered by the Plant Science Food Safety Group at the University of Maryland, UMES Extension, and the Maryland Department of Agriculture, will take place at the UMES Research, Extension and Teaching Farm in Princess Anne, Maryland. This training is open to all fruit and vegetable producers, regardless of their growing methods, including conventional, aquaponic, hydroponic, mushroom, microgreens, or controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The primary goal of GAP training is to educate producers on minimizing the risk of cross-contamination of their produce with human pathogens. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will receive a certificate from the Maryland Department of Agriculture Food Quality Assurance Program, which is essential for an operation to become GAP certified after an MDA ...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to step down in big blow to AI boom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to step down in big blow to AI boom

Nov 12 (Reuters) - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down, leaving the AI industry without its biggest champion and clouding the future of the chipmaker he built into an AI powerhouse.

Nebius pares back 2026 revenue forecast on capacity delays, shares slump

Nebius pares back 2026 revenue forecast on capacity delays, shares slump

Nov 12 (Reuters) - AI cloud company Nebius said on Thursday its 2026 revenue would come in at the low end of its previous forecast after delays in third-party capacity additions, while a higher spending outlook sent its shares down nearly 12% premarket.

‘KiDnap Game,’ ‘Reboot,’ ‘Punch-Drunk Woman’ Among Nine Japanese Dramas Pitched for Latin American Remakes at Mip Cancun

‘KiDnap Game,’ ‘Reboot,’ ‘Punch-Drunk Woman’ Among Nine Japanese Dramas Pitched for Latin American Remakes at Mip Cancun

Japanese broadcasters will pitch nine TV dramas to buyers from across Latin America at MIP Cancun on Nov. 18, looking to secure remake deals, sales of the completed series and co-production partners in the region. The Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ) is producing the 30-minute presentation, titled “Japan Session 2026: The Next Latam […]

2hollis Releases Fifth Album 'Pirouette,' Blending Hyperpop, Pop-Punk, EDM, and Hip-Hop

2hollis Releases Fifth Album 'Pirouette,' Blending Hyperpop, Pop-Punk, EDM, and Hip-Hop

2hollis Releases Fifth Album 'Pirouette,' Blending Hyperpop, Pop-Punk, EDM, and Hip-Hop

Iannelli's Brick Oven Bakery Continues Legacy with Limited Openings and Online Sales

Iannelli's Brick Oven Bakery Continues Legacy with Limited Openings and Online Sales

Iannelli's Brick Oven Bakery Continues Legacy with Limited Openings and Online Sales

Psychologist Michael Slepian Highlights Universal Nature of Secrets in Thriller Appeal

Psychologist Michael Slepian Highlights Universal Nature of Secrets in Thriller Appeal

Psychologist Michael Slepian Highlights Universal Nature of Secrets in Thriller Appeal

Ray Romano and Rory Rosegarten Inducted into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame as First Non-Music Honorees

Ray Romano and Rory Rosegarten Inducted into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame as First Non-Music Honorees

Ray Romano and Rory Rosegarten Inducted into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame as First Non-Music Honorees

Sidley Austin Junior Lawyer Details Early Responsibility and Firm Culture in Legal Career

Sidley Austin Junior Lawyer Details Early Responsibility and Firm Culture in Legal Career

Sidley Austin Junior Lawyer Details Early Responsibility and Firm Culture in Legal Career

New U.S. Tariffs Require Detailed SKU Analysis for Compliance and Cost Assessment

New U.S. Tariffs Require Detailed SKU Analysis for Compliance and Cost Assessment

New U.S. Tariffs Require Detailed SKU Analysis for Compliance and Cost Assessment

SpaceX Conducts Second Classified U.S. Space Force Launch in Six Days

SpaceX Conducts Second Classified U.S. Space Force Launch in Six Days

SpaceX successfully launched a classified mission, USSF-627, for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on November 11, 2026. This marks the second such classified launch within a six-day period, following the USSF-432 mission on November 6. Both missions utilized a Falcon 9 rocket, with the first stages returning to Earth and landing on SpaceX's droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' in the Pacific Ocean approximately 8.5 minutes after liftoff. The specific payloads and objectives of these missions remain undisclosed by both SpaceX and the U.S. Space Force. However, some experts speculate that these launches could involve batches of Starshield satellites, developed by SpaceX for military and intelligence operations, designed to support the Space Force's Space-Based Sensing and Targeting portfolio. This portfolio aids the military in tracking potential targets globally. The USSF-627 mission was the seventh flight for its Falcon 9 booster, designated 1103, and represented the 12...

Thessaloniki Industry Awards: Georgian Road Movie ‘The Crossroad,’ North Macedonian Drama ‘They Bloom at Dawn’ Take Top Prizes

Thessaloniki Industry Awards: Georgian Road Movie ‘The Crossroad,’ North Macedonian Drama ‘They Bloom at Dawn’ Take Top Prizes

Georgian filmmaker Mari Gulbiani’s politically charged road movie “The Crossroad” and North Macedonian director Angela Dimeska’s female-centered drama “They Bloom at Dawn” took home the top honors at the Thessaloniki Film Festival’s industry awards Wednesday night. Produced by Kate Kalandarishvili for Georgia’s Midifilm, Gulbiani’s fiction debut won the Two Thirty-Five Award, the top prize in […]

Visa barriers push students from US and UK to Asia and Europe, global survey shows

Visa barriers push students from US and UK to Asia and Europe, global survey shows

By Charlotte Van Campenhout AMSTERDAM, Nov 12 (Reuters) - International students are turning away from the United States and Britain in favour of universities in Asia and continental Europe, a global university survey showed on Thursday, as tighter visa rules redraw the global map of higher

Russian delegation visits Afghanistan to discuss trade and investment with the Taliban

Russian delegation visits Afghanistan to discuss trade and investment with the Taliban

A Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has arrived in Kabul for trade and investment talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six, including surgeon, medics say

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six, including surgeon, medics say

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza's main hospital overnight killed at least six Palestinians including a surgeon and a teenage boy, medics said, the latest Israeli attack to undermine a year-old ceasefire in the war-shattered territory.