Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. It is caused by the mpox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus. It can spread through close contact, such as touching, as well as through contaminated materials. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters and then…
Mars: $36 Billion Kellanova Acquisition Deal
Mars Inc. is an American manufacturer of confectionery, food, and pet care products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. According to reports, Mars has announced plans to acquire Kellanova for approximately $36 billion USD. Mars will pay $83.50 per share in an all-cash deal for Kellanova. The report further mentions…
Greece: Wildfire Leads To Evacuations
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe, with a population of over 10 million residents as of 2023. It is bordered by Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Aegean Sea. According to reports, a wildfire burning near Greece’s capital city of Athens, which started on Sunday, August 11, 2024, has triggered the evacuation of thousands across…
Mobius Motors To Shutdown
Mobius Motors Kenya Ltd is a vehicle re-assembler incorporated in the United Kingdom in 2010 and registered in Kenya in 2011, and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company manufactures SUVs (sport utility vehicles) that can handle the rough roads and rugged terrain for customers in Africa. According to reports, Mobius Motors has entered into…
Florida: Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall
Florida is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Georgia and Cuba; it is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 22 million residents as of 2023, it is the third-most populous state in the United…
Canada: Caribana Festival 2024
Caribana is an annual Caribbean cultural festival held in Toronto, Canada, every summer. It was founded in 1967 and is aimed at promoting Caribbean culture and identity in Canada through music and art. It is one of the largest street festivals in North America that attracts over 1.3 million tourists every year. Caribana features various…
Protest In Nigeria Over Cost Of Living
Nigeria, officially known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is the most populous country in West Africa, with over 200 million residents. Thousands of people have taken to the streets across the country to protest against the increasing cost of living, government reforms, and fuel prices. According to reports, the protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria started on…
International Friendship Day 2024
International Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30th every year to recognize and appreciate the importance of friendships in our lives. The idea of Friendship Day was first proposed in Paraguay on August 2, 1958, by Joyce Hall, and then the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 designated July 30 as the International Day of…
California: Sixth Largest Wildfire
The Park Fire, as it has been called, started at a park last week when a man pushed a burning car into a gully. It has since destroyed over 368,000 acres of land in Northern California, with about 12% contained. According to reports, at least 114 structures in four counties have been destroyed by the…
Egypt: $340 Million Oil & Gas Investment
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country located in northeastern Africa, with a population of over 107 million residents as of 2024. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the Gaza Strip of Palestine and Israel, the Red Sea, Sudan, and Libya. According to reports, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources…