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Summary Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria called for an immediate end to the escalation in Libya and urged for simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections during a trilateral meeting in Cairo. The foreign ministers emphasized the need for restraint among Libyan parties amid renewed clashes in Tripoli, highlighting the importance of advancing Libya’s political process and unifying institutions. This meeting aims to reactivate a previously suspended tripartite coordination mechanism to support peace and stability in Libya, with...

Edna Nicole Luckett captivates audiences with her soulful Blues performances at Red's juke joint in Clarksdale, Mississippi, a historic site for American music, now enjoying renewed attention thanks to Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners." The movie, which has grossed over $300 million, tells the story of twin brothers returning to Clarksdale post-WWI, blending musical, horror, and historical elements, while showcasing the town's rich Blues heritage. Local residents, including Luckett, express pride in the film's respectful representation...

Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in Desperate Housewives, Big Sky, and Northern Exposure, has passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Her husband, Joseph Kell, expressed his profound loss, stating, “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses.” Mahaffey won the supporting comedy actress Emmy in 1992 for Northern Exposure and received an Independent Spirit Award...

At least 151 people have died in central Nigeria due to flash floods that devastated Mokwa, with the death toll rising from 115, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema). Over 500 households were affected, with families losing multiple relatives, and local authorities reported 11 rescues. As the community struggles for support and recovery, President Bola Tinubu has ordered intensified search and rescue operations amidst warnings of ongoing heavy rain across the country...

Measles Outbreak in 2025In 2025, the U.S. has recorded over 1,000 measles cases, making it the second-most active year for the disease since the official elimination in 2000, with Texas accounting for two-thirds of these cases. "Elimination" signifies that the disease has not spread continuously for at least 12 months, and while sporadic outbreaks have occurred since 2000, current figures pale in comparison to the 27,000 cases in 1990 and 450,000 in 1964. The introduction...

Singer Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, passed away at the age of 70 in Los Angeles, as reported by TMZ. He had been battling an illness, and Rihanna, who is pregnant with her third child, visited him in the hospital. Their relationship was strained over the years due to Ronald's public comments and a lawsuit Rihanna filed in 2019 for exploiting her name, although she later dismissed the case in 2021; despite their tumultuous history, Rihanna...