Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the cherished actor who rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on the iconic television series The Cosby Show, has tragically died at the age of 54 after drowning off the coast of Costa Rica, authorities confirmed on Monday. According to Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department, Warner was swimming at Playa Cocles in the Caribbean province of Limón on Sunday afternoon when a powerful ocean current swept him farther out to sea. Despite efforts by beachgoers to bring him ashore, first responders from the Costa Rican Red Cross arrived to find Warner unresponsive. He was later pronounced dead at…
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Ohene Anochie
Senior Reporter at AMN News Agency, known for his insightful journalism and in-depth coverage of current events.
A fast-moving wildfire has devastated the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other structures, forcing officials to shut down the area for the remainder of the season. The Dragon Bravo Fire, one of two wildfires raging in the region, has consumed between 50 and 80 buildings, including the visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, employee housing, and numerous historic cabins, according to park Superintendent Ed Keable. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Tim Allen, a long-time visitor from Flagstaff. “The North Rim always felt more personal like a step back in time.”…
Ukraine’s top security agency has confirmed the targeted killing of two suspected Russian agents believed to be behind the bold daylight assassination of Colonel Ivan Voronych, a senior officer of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). In a statement released Sunday, the SBU said the suspects were located and neutralized in the Kyiv region after resisting arrest. A graphic video shared by the agency showed two lifeless bodies sprawled on the ground, believed to be the male and female suspects wanted in connection with Thursday’s attack. The assassination, which took place in the Ukrainian capital, was caught on surveillance cameras…
A growing wave of public criticism has erupted in Ghana following renewed concerns over the activities of Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a Nigerian-born traditional leader who has styled himself as the “King of the Igbo Community in Ghana.” The controversy centers on the perceived establishment of an “Igbo Kingdom” within Ghana’s borders, a move that has sparked backlash from civil society groups and citizens who view it as a potential threat to Ghana’s sovereignty, cultural integrity, and national identity. Crowning Controversy and Rising Opposition Eze Dr. Ihenetu, who was crowned “Eze Ndi Igbo Ghana” in 2012, has long presented…
A devastating flash flood swept across Texas Hill Country early Friday morning, claiming at least 13 lives and leaving dozens missing including nearly two dozen girls attending a summer camp after months’ worth of rain fell within hours. Officials say more than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rainfall triggered a violent surge in the Guadalupe River, which rose more than 22 feet in just two hours, overwhelming communities across central Kerr County. Emergency responders launched massive search-and-rescue operations involving boats, helicopters, and drones. At least 400 personnel are on the ground assisting with efforts. Some people were rescued from treetops,…
In the discourse surrounding Africa’s complex and painful legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, it is imperative that historical narratives are handled with intellectual rigor, balanced scrutiny, and cultural sensitivity. A recent controversy involving popular YouTuber and Pan-African advocate Wodemaya has reignited longstanding concerns about the skewed representation of Ghana’s ethnic groups particularly the Asante Kingdom in the broader conversation on slavery and historical accountability. The Unbalanced Spotlight on Asante It is a well-documented historical fact that the Asante Empire like nearly all precolonial polities of economic and military influence in West Africa participated in the slave trade. However, it…
For decades, Africa has grappled with the paradox of immense potential and persistent underdevelopment. Blessed with vast natural resources, a burgeoning youth population, and cultural dynamism, the continent should be surging forward. Yet, much of its progress remains stunted. At the heart of this conundrum lies an issue too often swept aside in political discourse — leadership. Or more precisely, the crisis of leadership and the short-sighted policies it breeds. From Accra to Addis Ababa, African governments are plagued by the failure to think long-term. What passes as strategy is often shallow political maneuvering — designed to win elections, appease…
Pupils in the Finnish city of Oulu will face a total ban on mobile phone use during the school day beginning this August, as local authorities move beyond new national restrictions to curb digital distractions in the classroom. While Finland’s incoming legislation prohibits mobile phone use during lessons across the country, Oulu’s education department has expanded the ban to cover mealtimes, with plans to extend it to recess periods by January 2026. The decision was confirmed by Mika Penttilä, director of education services for the northern city, who said the expanded ban responds to growing concerns over the impact of…
Just hours after a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel was supposed to bring relief, a devastating Israeli airstrike hit a residential area in Tehran, leaving behind mangled concrete, shattered glass, and lives in pieces. For many like Mehdi Ferdowsi, the destruction is deeply personal. “They hit the buildings. Only rubble is left. Nothing else is left,” Ferdowsi said, standing before the remains of his home in central Tehran. “This used to be our home. Now it’s a pile of dust.” Iranian authorities report that more than 500 homes were damaged in the capital during the 12-day confrontation, with at…
On a warm summer night at Stade Charléty in Paris, Kenyan middle-distance star Faith Kipyegon came heartbreakingly close to rewriting athletics history as the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes. Despite falling short of the elusive barrier, Kipyegon delivered a spectacular performance, clocking 4:06.42 in front of an inspired crowd. The race, billed as “Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile”, was an unofficial challenge event organized by sportswear giant Nike and featured an elite field of 13 pacemakers, including 11 men and two women, helping to create ideal conditions for the attempt. Though it won’t…
