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Two powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck near Morón, Venezuela, on Wednesday evening, just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread building collapses, over 130 aftershocks, and shutting down Maiquetía International Airport. Officials reported 188 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries, with thousands missing and La Guaira declared a disaster zone. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, while leaders like U.S. President Trump, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, and others pledged aid including rescue teams and supplies to support ongoing search efforts.

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Rescue teams pulled dust-covered children from pancaked buildings in La Guaira, as families waited anxiously amid the rubble of the worst quakes in over a century.

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Ecuador pulled off a 2-1 upset over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata's late poke past Manuel Neuer securing their knockout spot. Clips from new Arsenal signing Hincapié's booking and his dash to console Havertz fueled fan talk of Mikel Arteta's tight-knit culture, though some pointed to Havertz's annoyance at a ref's free-kick delay. Fans celebrated the 'brotherhood' as Arsenal's global influence grew amid their title defense.

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Kai Havertz reacted with frustration when Piero Hincapié got booked, flinging his arms like old teammates still shared the pitch. Moments later, Hincapié rushed to check on the fallen German ahead of his own teammate.

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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler proposed Christian Pulisic as a transfer target for Liverpool FC. He highlighted Pulisic's age, Premier League experience, and versatility as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.

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Darwin Nunez, former Liverpool striker, has agreed to mutually terminate his contract with Al Hilal due to the club's foreign player quota rules. The termination makes Nunez a free agent after one season with the club.

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On holiday in Greece, former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho received an emotional welcome from fans at a shisha bar, who stood on tables belting out the club's anthem. The video shows him clapping along, a heartfelt nod to his dazzling 2013-2018 spell at Anfield where he scored 54 goals in 201 appearances. Despite his messy £142 million exit to Barcelona in 2018—which funded key signings like Van Dijk and Alisson—fans showed forgiveness runs deep, with many online calling him 'always a red.' Now 33 and a free agent after leaving Vasco da Gama, it's a reminder of Liverpool's enduring bond.

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Picture this: Philippe Coutinho chilling at a Greek beach bar when Liverpool fans spot him and lead the whole place in 'You'll Never Walk Alone.' He beams, mouths 'thank you,' clearly touched by the warmth.

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During Corinthians' 1-0 Copa do Brasil win over Barra FC, every player wore nicknames on their jerseys instead of surnames to promote Brazil's Generic Drug Day on May 20 with sponsor Neo Química. Lingard's 'J Lingz' above No. 77 stood out, sparking jokes about his party-boy past, while Yuri Alberto's 'Gusmãozin' and others highlighted Brazilian football's nickname tradition. The move showed generics work just like brands, despite the different name, and helped Corinthians advance on a 2-0 aggregate.

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Jesse Lingard dashed around the pitch with 'J Lingz' emblazoned on his jersey back, drawing laughs and memes from fans who thought it was his solo throwback. In reality, it was a clever team-wide stunt tied to a sponsor's message.

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His website, peoplesiebc.org, lets volunteer agents snap photos of Form 34A tally sheets from Kenya's 55,000 polling stations, with AI processing them into a public dashboard that mirrors the official IEBC portal. A key feature, 'results kwa Kabambe,' allows texting tallies via basic phones and WhatsApp during blackouts, addressing fears from the disputed 2022 election. Amid Gen Z pushes like #TukoKadi driving youth registrations, Miringa urges everyone to register, sparking cheers for transparency and worries over scalability as August 2027 approaches.

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Daniel Miringa, a young AI whiz, built a tool so Kenyans can upload polling station tallies and track votes live—even if the internet cuts out.

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Sakaja distributed 700 goats to vulnerable households in informal settlements and mosques across Nairobi, funding the annual gesture from his personal resources to honor Eid al-Adha's themes of sacrifice and charity. He met with mosque leaders at the event, stressing care for the struggling amid the Festival of Sacrifice, where Muslims traditionally share meat with family, friends, and the needy. While recipients and some praised the community support, critics like Nelson Havi called it bribery and Ahmednasir Abdullahi deemed the meat haram, sparking debate over politicians' handouts in a diverse city facing fiscal watch.

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At Uhuru Park on May 27, Governor Johnson Sakaja handed goats to smiling Muslim families and sheikhs, sharing a moment of holiday joy with those in need.

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Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi's post featuring Babu Owino, Governor Johnson Sakaja, James Gakuya, and Ronald Karauri prompted hundreds of replies, where Owino dominated with chants of 'Babu kwa sababu' for his youth appeal and constituency work. Recent polls show mixed results, like Radio Africa's March 2026 survey giving Owino 42% support against Sakaja's 18%, while critics question Owino's temperament and Sakaja faces blame for garbage and service issues. The race mixes urban frustrations, tribal dynamics, and voter priorities like clean streets and jobs, with over a year until nominations.

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A simple post with photos of four contenders has Nairobi residents picking sides for 2027, with fiery MP Babu Owino drawing the loudest cheers from youth supporters.

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IMC Construction Kenya, fully owned by Chivayo, partnered with China's CCCC and CRBC for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's expansion, which includes a new terminal for 10-15 million more passengers yearly and a second runway by 2029. The Sh375 billion project follows the 2024 collapse of an Adani Group bid amid bribery charges and protests, with critics like the Law Society of Kenya decrying lack of transparency and Chivayo's ZANU-PF ties plus past convictions for theft and undelivered solar projects. Kenyans online highlighted the irony by comparing JKIA to Harare's recently upgraded airport, questioning why Chivayo isn't fixing things at home first, while calls mount for full tender details.

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Kenyan media revealed that a firm owned by Wicknell Chivayo, a Zimbabwean with a fraud-tainted past, has joined the massive $2.9 billion airport upgrade—just after photos surfaced of him meeting President Ruto at State House.

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Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba announced a 31-player provisional squad for the inaugural FIFA Women's Series. Kenya will host Australia, India, and Malawi at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Tickets for the tournament are now available for purchase.

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The six-time Grammy winner's tour kicks off July 19 in St. Louis and runs through November 27 in New Orleans, stopping in over 25 cities like Nashville, New York, Toronto, Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, and Los Angeles. It supports his double album of the same name, out June 19, with one side full of R&B relationship tracks like 'Mutual' and the other a gospel tribute featuring 'Mercy.' Presale tickets start Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m. local time via Live Nation or venues, with general sale Friday—fans are already joking about making room in their budgets.

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PJ Morton, the soulful New Orleans native and Maroon 5 keyboardist, is hitting the road this summer with a tour that blends his R&B grooves and gospel roots—just what fans have been craving.

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KATSEYE member Daniela, born in the United States to a Venezuelan father and Cuban mother, stated she is 'not white enough for white people.' The comment sparked debates on her Latina identity, white-passing privilege, and the distinction between race and ethnicity. Critics accused her of appropriating Latina culture and being insensitive by not addressing recent earthquakes in Venezuela that caused over 21,000 missing people.

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IMC Construction Kenya, fully owned by Chivayo, partnered with China's CCCC and CRBC for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's expansion, which includes a new terminal for 10-15 million more passengers yearly and a second runway by 2029. The Sh375 billion project follows the 2024 collapse of an Adani Group bid amid bribery charges and protests, with critics like the Law Society of Kenya decrying lack of transparency and Chivayo's ZANU-PF ties plus past convictions for theft and undelivered solar projects. Kenyans online highlighted the irony by comparing JKIA to Harare's recently upgraded airport, questioning why Chivayo isn't fixing things at home first, while calls mount for full tender details.

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Kenyan media revealed that a firm owned by Wicknell Chivayo, a Zimbabwean with a fraud-tainted past, has joined the massive $2.9 billion airport upgrade—just after photos surfaced of him meeting President Ruto at State House.

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