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British man accused of leading al Shabaab terrorist fighters in Somalia appears in court | UK News

British man accused of leading al Shabaab terrorist fighters in Somalia appears in court | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

A Briton has appeared in court accused of leading a group of fighters from the al Shabaab terrorist group in Somalia. Prosecutors allege Jermaine Grant, who was born in London, joined al Shabaab commando training camps, becoming a platoon leader and taking part in battles in Somalia. The 43-year-old is charged with directing the activities of al Shabaab between December 2007 and January 2010. He is also accused of two counts of possessing an AK-47 assault rifle for terrorist purposes and three counts of attending one of the group’s training camps within a similar timeframe. He attended Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink from HMP Frankland on Thursday, but did not enter pleas. District judge Hina Rai said Grant’s case was “too serious” to be dealt with by a magistrates’ court, and remanded him into custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 1 May. Al Shabaab, which has been linked to al Qaeda, was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK in March 2010 over its violent campaign “employing a range of terrorist tactics …

Older Women Leading Historical Fiction

Older Women Leading Historical Fiction

Published by Jenni Sidey

We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes Burn Down Masters House by Clay Cane Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates I Shall Never Fall In Love by Hari Conner Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras Disoriental by Négar Djavadi, translated by Tina Kover Trust by Hernán Díaz A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber The Conductors by Nicole Glover I, Medusa by Ayana Gray Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman The Salt Roads by Nalo Hopkinson The Red Palace by June Hur Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner Deacon King Kong by …

Current and past Commissioners to convene leading clean energy experts at European Sustainable Energy Week 2026

Current and past Commissioners to convene leading clean energy experts at European Sustainable Energy Week 2026

Published by skeptic

The European Commission has unveiled the programme and launched the registration for the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026. This year’s European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) event marks a special milestone: 20 years of bringing Europe’s energy community together to shape ‘A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union’ – as emphasized by this edition’s theme. Through a co-created programme resulting from an open call, EUSEW gathers leading clean energy voices along with high-level speakers, such as Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen(pictured below). A major highlight this year will be a 9 June panel, bringing together former European Commissioners like Andris Piebalgs, Günther Oettinger and Kadri Simson, who shaped Europe’s energy policy, to discuss – together with the current Commissioner Dan Jørgensen – how the continent’s priorities have evolved and what must come next amid a changing geopolitical and economic landscape. The main pillars of the European Sustainable Energy Week 2026: The EUSEW Policy Conference is the central hub of the event, held in a hybrid format in Brussels – at the European Commission conference center …

Who is Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s US envoy leading talks with Lebanon? | Explainer News

Who is Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s US envoy leading talks with Lebanon? | Explainer News

Published by Sam Flores

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, held a first-ever phone call with his Lebanese counterpart, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, over the weekend, a break from tradition because Israel and Lebanon do not have formal diplomatic relations. The meeting comes as global pressure mounts on Israel to end the invasion of Lebanon, with more than 2,000 people killed in Israeli attacks and over one million people displaced. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Leiter, a settlement activist, is a longtime figure in Israeli political circles. A US-born Israeli, he has held senior advisory roles in government and is closely associated with far-right politics. While his diplomatic position places him at the centre of US-Israel relations, Leiter has drawn controversy during his time in public service, including over his past affiliations, ideological positions, and rhetoric during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and the fighting in Lebanon. So who is Yechiel Leiter, and will the Israel-Lebanon talks succeed? What discussions took place between Leiter and the Lebanese ambassador? Israel will begin official peace talks with …

Climate Organization Behind Anti-ICE Protests Is Leading May 1 School Walkout Plan, Parent Group Reports

Climate Organization Behind Anti-ICE Protests Is Leading May 1 School Walkout Plan, Parent Group Reports

Published by Jenni Sidey

Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), One of the main organizations behind the recent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations is encouraging children to walk out of class en masse next month to help promote its agenda, which includes achieving what it said are “Eco-socialism, [a] multi-racial democracy, and Green New Deal legislation,” according to a April 8 report by representatives of parent group Defending Education. Organized by the Sunrise Movement, hundreds of young climate activists march to the White House to demand that U.S. President Joe Biden work to make the Green New Deal into law in Washington, DC, on June 28, 2021. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Sunrise Movement, during its March 17 online membership meeting, called on schools to “train up” employees and students to disrupt the federal government ahead of planned May 1 “May Day” protests as part of an ongoing “political revolution” to “structurally change the foundations of this country,” according to slides Defending Education, a nonprofit opposing indoctrination in classrooms, obtained from a tipster …

Tobacco is still the leading cause of death. What does that say about enacting bans?

Tobacco is still the leading cause of death. What does that say about enacting bans?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Smoking is really bad for you. Most people know that. Even smokers think smoking is bad for one’s health. But most people don’t know just how bad it is. More people in the United States die every year from smoking than from alcohol, illegal drug use, car accidents, suicides and murders combined. Cigarette smoking costs an estimated US$240 billion annually in health care costs, which harm not only smokers but also nonsmokers, communities and the economy. Smoking is the top preventable cause of death and disease in the U.S. and worldwide. The number of smokers in the U.S. has declined from 41% in 1944 to 11% in 2024. However, over 25 million Americans still smoke. This drop is partly the result of many smoking laws enacted in the past 50 years. They include national bans on cigarette advertising on television and …

British man in court for leading fighters in Somalia-based Islamist terror group | UK News

British man in court for leading fighters in Somalia-based Islamist terror group | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab. Jermaine Grant, 43, is charged with directing Al Shabaab, attending commando training camps in the southern port city of Kismayu, in Somalia, and possession of an AK47 assault rifle for terrorist purposes during battles in the east African country. British prosecutors said the charges relate to Grant’s alleged involvement with the armed group, which has been linked to al Qaeda, in 2008 and 2009. “These are serious charges and come as the result of a long-running investigation,” acting commander Kris Wright, acting commander of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London said. “This case shows we will always pursue anyone suspected of being involved in terrorist activity, no matter where in the world or how long ago it is alleged to have taken place.” Grant appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, wearing a yellow and green jumpsuit and flanked by two police officers. He spoke to confirm his name and date of …

Leading While Autistic | Psychology Today

Leading While Autistic | Psychology Today

Published by Jenni Sidey

“I want to be a better leader to autistic people.” “I want to know how to manage autistic workers.” When I started teaching and presenting on neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace, I kept seeing this statement as the reason for attendees’ interest in my workshops. That statement did not just come from CEOs and managers. It just as often came from early career professionals in their first positions and from college students—people who had not yet managed anyone in their careers. A few wanted to know how to be better peers and allies. Nobody ever wondered how to best support an autistic leader. And yet, autistic leaders not only exist, but in organizations that welcome different types of talent, they thrive. Philips, a healthcare technology company headquartered in Amsterdam, has a more-than-130-year history of commitment to innovation. It is also a company that appreciates and supports neurodivergent talent and neurodivergent leadership. Autistic leaders, in their own words For example, Ben Gorissen built a 35-year career with Philips; he is currently the product safety risk management …

These Are the 4 Artemis II Astronauts Leading the Historic Return to the Moon

These Are the 4 Artemis II Astronauts Leading the Historic Return to the Moon

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The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration is about to write a new chapter in the history of space exploration. The agency is preparing for the launch of Artemis II, a mission that will mark the return of crewed flights around the moon after more than half a century. In addition to its technical relevance, the project stands out for integrating a crew that symbolizes a new stage in terms of representation: It will include the first woman, the first Black person, and the first non-US astronaut to travel to the lunar environment. The names of the members were announced a little more than three years ago. At that time, then-NASA administrator Bill Nelson said, “The Artemis II crew represents thousands of people working tirelessly to take us to the stars. This is the crew of humanity. Each has his or her own story, but together they embody our credo: E pluribus unum, or ‘Out of many, one.’” After several postponements, the launch is scheduled for April 1. According to NASA, approximately eight minutes after …

Paper Finds That Leading AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT and Claude Remain Incredibly Sycophantic, Resulting in Twisted Effects on Users

Paper Finds That Leading AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT and Claude Remain Incredibly Sycophantic, Resulting in Twisted Effects on Users

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Your AI chatbot isn’t neutral. Trust its advice at your own risk. A striking new study, conducted by researchers at Stanford University and published last week in the journal Science, confirmed that human-like chatbots are prone to obsequiously affirm and flatter users leaning on the tech for advice and insight — and that this behavior, known as AI sycophancy, is a “prevalent and harmful” function endemic to the tech that can validate users’ erroneous or destructive ideas and promote cognitive dependency. “AI sycophancy is not merely a stylistic issue or a niche risk, but a prevalent behavior with broad downstream consequences,” the authors write, adding that “although affirmation may feel supportive, sycophancy can undermine users’ capacity for self-correction and responsible decision-making.” The study examined 11 different large language models, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT-powering GPT-4o and GPT-5, Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s Gemini, multiple Meta Llama models, and Deepseek. Researchers tested the bots by peppering them with queries gathered from sources like open-ended …