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BBC's Blunders Can't Stop 'I Swear' From Being a Must-Watch!The biopic "I Swear," directed by Kirk Jones, recounts the life of John Davidson, who overcame Tourette Syndrome to become a celebrated activist, earning star Robert Aramayo a BAFTA. The film masterfully blends humor with the profound emotional journey of seeking normalcy amidst involuntary outbursts, concluding with a hint of an unfortunate off-screen narrative.
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BBC's Blunders Can't Stop 'I Swear' From Being a Must-Watch!
The biopic "I Swear," directed by Kirk Jones, recounts the life of John Davidson, who overcame Tourette Syndrome to become a celebrated activist, earning star Robert Aramayo a BAFTA. The film masterfully blends humor with the profound emotional journey of seeking normalcy amidst involuntary outbursts, concluding with a hint of an unfortunate off-screen narrative.
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Presidential Address Quells Fears After White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Scare
Donald Trump held an uncharacteristically brief and focused press conference addressing a White House Correspondents Dinner shooting. Evacuated from the event, Trump spoke from the press briefing room, notably refraining from his usual bombastic style, though he did subtly promote the White House ballroom and criticize California.Uche Emeka
Beijing Auto Show 2026: A Spectacle of Wild Rides and Stunning Debuts
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show showcased a vast array of vehicle debuts, reflecting the rapid growth and innovation in China's automotive industry. Highlights included luxury extended-range SUVs like the Li Auto L9 and XPeng GX, alongside unique designs such as the "My Little Pony" BYD Yuan Plus and the rugged BAW 212 Truck.Uche Emeka
Nokia Went From Making Your First Phone to Building AI Infrastructure — What That Shift Means for Africa's Internet
Nokia’s shift from mobile phones to AI infrastructure reveals a deeper story about global internet power, and why Africa risks being left behind without urgent investment in broadband, data centres, and energy.Zainab Bakare
WhatsApp Wants You to Pay Now, But Not for What You Think
WhatsApp is testing a paid “Plus” tier with themes, stickers, and customization features, signaling a shift toward monetisation without touching core messaging.Zainab Bakare
AI
Companies Selling the Most AI Chips — A Look at Who’s Powering the AI Boom
Nvidia dominates global AI chip sales, shipping nearly two-thirds of compute capacity in Q4 2025. Here’s a ranked list of the top AI chip companies and what it means for the industry.
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PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Michael Truell: The 25-Year-Old Who Built Cursor From a College Idea Into a $60 Billion SpaceX Deal
Before SpaceX announced its $60 billion Cursor deal, there was Michael Truell, a 25-year-old MIT dropout who started coding at 11 and built one of Silicon Valley's fastest-growing AI startups from a college idea.Precious O. Unusere
Meta Isn't Just Cutting Jobs — It's Using Workers to Train Their Replacements
Meta’s latest AI push goes beyond layoffs, using employee behavior data to train systems designed to automate the very jobs those workers once performed.Zainab Bakare
OpenAI CEO Faces Public Backlash: Apology Issued to Tumbler Ridge!
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to Tumbler Ridge residents after the company failed to alert police about a banned ChatGPT account linked to a mass shooting suspect. The company is now implementing stricter safety protocols and engaging with Canadian law enforcement.Uche Emeka
The AI Tool Too Dangerous to Release Has Already Been Accessed. Anthropic Probably Didn't See It Coming
An unauthorised group has reportedly gained access to Mythos, Anthropic's exclusive enterprise cybersecurity AI tool. Here's what happened, what it means, and why the bigger AI crisis isn't job loss, it's loss of control.Precious O. Unusere
Fintech
Lanre Fadire: The Product Designer Who Made $1.5 Billion in Student Debt Disappear, Without Changing a Single Policy
Lanre Fadire did not build a new financial product. He redesigned the path between borrowers and benefits they already qualified for. The result is $1.5 billion in student loan savings for Americans who have no idea a Nigerian designer made it possible.
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OWOBU MAUREEN
Should We Trust Tech Companies with Our Personal Data?
"Explore the dilemma of trusting tech companies with personal data. From convenience and security to privacy risks and exploitation, discover whether we should share less or demand more accountability."PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
From ₦400K to ₦50 Million: The Northern Nigerian Friends Rewiring Rural Banking
From just ₦400K, a group of Northern Nigerian friends are transforming rural banking with innovation and grit. Their venture has grown into a ₦50 million force, reshaping financial access in underserved communities.Ibukun Oluwa
The Silent Pulse of Paper: Will Our World Truly Let Cash Die?
As fintech innovation accelerates, will physical money become obsolete or merely evolve? This article explores the global shift toward a cashless world, its promises, pitfalls, and what the future of money means for everyday people.zainab bakare
Crypto Gets a Home: Kenya's Parliament Just Soaked Up a New Fintech Race
The hub of mobile money innovation has now formally legalized crypto assets in law.Alberta Tetteh