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The closely-watched Lindsay Clancy trial ends with one last dramatic moment

The closely watched case of the Massachusetts mother who killed her three young children was on the verge of being declared a mistrial…

  • Lindsay Clancy trial ends in mistrial after failing to reach verdict
  • Jury deadlocked on seventh day of deliberations
  • Defense appeals to higher court, but Massachusetts Supreme Court denies

Finance & Markets

Oil slides, heads for weekly gain

HOUSTON: Oil prices slid on Friday but were on course to gain more than 6 percent for the week after the United States and Iran resumed military exchanges in the seventh month of their conflict, while US diesel prices hit a record high. Brent crude futures were down 23 cents or 0.24 percent at USD 95.29 a barrel by 10:38 a.m.

Culture

Aaron Rodgers Reveals Major Plan for After Final NFL Season

Ahead of his final season, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed his major plan after he officially retires from the NFL.

  • Aaron Rodgers plans to start a family after his final NFL season.
  • Rodgers hopes his wife will become pregnant by retirement.
  • He will reunite with former head coach Mike McCarthy for last season.

Business

Glo Marks 23rd Anniversary with Thrilling ‘Fitfest 2026’ Sports Day

Staff of telecommunications giant Globacom swapped corporate suits for colourful sports jerseys last Saturday, gathering at The Stable in Surulere, Lagos, to celebrate the company’s 23rd anniversary…

  • Globacom celebrates 23rd anniversary with Fitfest 2026 sports day
  • Employees compete in games like football, table tennis, and Ayo
  • Glo Rocket team wins N1 million prize and champion trophy

Science

Comparing green space for urban cooling, study

Cities can become dangerously hot during extreme heat events, making it increasingly important for urban planners to find ways to reduce temperatures and protect people from heat exposure. Woodlands, grasslands, lakes and rivers can create significantly cooler microclimates, offering one potential way to reduce urban heat, a new study…

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