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Trump Finds New Assistant Press Secretary in Real America’s Voice Correspondent

“I’m incredibly grateful to President Trump for this opportunity and his trust,” Beni Rae Harmony says The post Trump Finds New Assistant Press Secretary in Real America’s Voice Correspondent appeared…

  • Beni Rae Harmony appointed as Trump’s assistant press secretary.
  • 24-year-old correspondent joins from Real America’s Voice.
  • Replaces Karoline Leavitt, who left for family reasons.

Culture

Lagos State Athletics Association Honours Ajayi Kanyinsola, Family

The Lagos State Athletics Association has celebrated Nigerian sprint sensation and national record holder, Ajayi Kanyinsola, in recognition of his outstanding achievements on the international…

  • Lagos State Athletics Association honors Ajayi Kanyinsola and his family.
  • Ajayi, a sprint sensation, holds 100m world record at 9.84 seconds.
  • Event celebrates his achievements and supports young Nigerian athletes.

Culture

Blood, Brawls, Bitter Feuds: The Night Federal Palace Ring Exploded into Pure Chaos

The highly anticipated “Chaos in the Ring” boxing event, which took place Thursday night on October 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Organised by Balmoral

  • Federal Palace Hotel hosts chaotic Independence Day boxing event on October 1, 2026
  • Celebrity boxers Appah and Freezy engage in furious brawl, referee helpless
  • Rivalries between Nkechi Blessing, Phyna and Carter Efe, Speed Darlington dominate night

Culture

Super Eagles Storm Russia for October 6 Friendly

The Super Eagles have arrived in Russia ahead of their international friendly against the hosts, with Kelechi Iheanacho and several other players among the early arrivals for the October 6

  • Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, arrive in Russia.
  • Friendly match against Russia scheduled for October 6 at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
  • Head coach Éric Chelle evaluates players post-Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

AI

Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused

Meta wants Muse in your TV and your toaster, so it's giving the code away for free.

  • Meta unveils Muse Gadgets, open-source project for AI agent integration.
  • Provides open-source firmware, Linux SDK, and project ideas.
  • Muse Home Link connects to home networks and smart devices.

Finance & Markets

The economic week in review

Below is CBA economist Lucinda Jerogin’s round-up of this week’s economic and housing data: Key points: The RBA hiked the cash rate 25bps on Tuesday to 4.60%, its highest level in 15 years.

  • RBA raises cash rate to 4.60%, highest in 15 years
  • Inflation remains too high despite slowing economy
  • US consumer confidence at lowest since 2014

Culture

Playoff stakes high in Montreal

  • Winnipeg Blue Bombers face Montreal Alouettes in crucial playoff game.
  • Als aim to secure East Division title, Bombers fight for playoff spot.
  • Alouettes' defense ranks lowest in league, Bombers target defensive line weaknesses.

World

Stop feuding and focus on the people, Sultan of Selangor tells political leaders

HIS Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called on political leaders to cease feuding, squabbling, and vying for power, warning that such rivalries threaten to…

  • Sultan urges Selangor leaders to stop feuding and focus on people
  • Emphasizes development, public welfare, and supporting those in need
  • Silver Jubilee event marks 25 years of Sultan's reign

Health & Medicine

A valet became a key source of support for cancer patients at a N.Y. care center

Jon Avery, who parks cars at the Roswell Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, says his goal when interacting with patients is to "have a meaningful encounter that's not hollow."

  • Jon Avery, Roswell Park valet, key support for cancer patients
  • Kate Fink, breast cancer survivor, credits Avery's kindness for recovery
  • Avery's optimism inspires patients, he receives Buffalo Bills tickets

Business

Board game company charts winning path

Dennis Northcott has launched a game without frontiers. The Winnipeg entrepreneur is the co-designer of Galactic Cruise, a board game published last year by Kinson Key Games LLC, the business […]

  • Winnipeg entrepreneur Dennis Northcott launched board game Galactic Cruise.
  • Game co-designed by Northcott, Koltin Thompson, and T.K. King.
  • Galactic Cruise sold 50,000+ copies, won multiple awards.
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