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Star-powered France and Argentina top the odds board to win the World Cup as the tournament moves into the knockout stage, while the United States' positive momentum will have sportsbooks sweating more with each game they win.
The founding story of Nest is pretty much a perfect tech myth. A legendary product maker (in this case, Tony Fadell) helps create one of the most successful products ever (the iPhone) and then rides off into the sunset to enjoy the rest of his life, only to have an experience that drags him back for one last job. For Fadell, that job was to try and reinvent the thermostat. And maybe change the way our homes work forever. On this episode of Version History, we tell the story of the early days of Nest. The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell's frustration with outdated, expensive temperature controls … Read the full story at The Verge.
JAMB and Rite Foods will award ₦5 million each to seven outstanding Nigerian undergraduates for academic excellence. Learn about the maiden JAMB awards cer Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-firm-to-reward-seven-outstanding-undergraduates-with-%e2%82%a65m-each/
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about the streaming industry, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Streaming was once a reprieve from cable. Not only could you watch whatever you wanted at any given time, but you didn't have to sit through five-minute-long commercial breaks. And the best part was the price: Netflix, for example, cost just $7.99 / month when it launched its standalone streaming service in 2010. Amazon's Prime Video was the same, offering ad-free streaming as a p … Read the full story at The Verge.
Rasheed Kashamu, son of late Senator Buruji Kashamu, supports President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing economic reforms and infrastructure developme Read More: https://punchng.com/kashamus-son-backs-tinubu-for-second-term/
The management of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo, has commended the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for approving the enhanced Professional Table Allowance and Specialist Allowance for healthcare workers under the CONMESS and CONHESS salary structures. The commendation was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, […] The post UNIMEDTH hails Aiyedatiwa over enhanced health workers’ allowances appeared first on Tribune Online.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has commenced the search for a new director-general to lead the world’s foremost intergovernmental read more IRENA begins search for new DG as La Camera’s tenure nears end
Governor Uba Sani has promised that Kaduna State Government will shoulder the responsibility of the late Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu’s family, a lady who was murdered by a mob at Maraban Jos, a town along Kaduna-Zaria expressway. The Governor who made the pledge on Saturday when he paid a condolence visit on deceased’s family, said that […] Maraban Jos killing: KDSG to cater for deceased’s family – Uba Sani
Yoruba traditionalist, Abiola Rosanwo, has blasted Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas over the portrayal of Yoruba deities in her forthcoming film, “Olokun Mermaid.” She recently had her say via her Facebook page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Insisting that neither Yemoja nor Olokun should be portrayed as mermaids or fish-like beings, Abiola accused Yetunde of misrepresenting [...] Source from InfoStride News
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has said the Damaturu flyover, which is nearing completion, will ease traffic congestion, reduce road accidents, and address flooding in the state capital. Buni said the project was conceived to address long-standing transportation and drainage challenges at the city’s major road intersection while improving traffic flow within Damaturu. In […] The post Yobe: Damaturu flyover to ease traffic, curb flooding — Gov Buni appeared first on Tribune Online.
Suffering of Gaza's children continues unabated due to Israeli attacks despite 'ceasefire' reached in October 2025.
A $280 bike lock on a $10,000 e-bike. I've seen lots of so-called "smart" bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There's nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but the combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes it worth considering. TMD's first bicycle lock combines a Bluetooth proximity sensor and motion alarm with a slender core of hardened steel chain wrapped in a soft and lightweight sleeve of high performance Dyneema and Kevlar fibers. That makes this lock tough, yet flexible enough to conveniently wrap arou … Read the full story at The Verge.
