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  Diogo Jota a shining star of Liverpool FC and Portugal—was tragically killed in a car crash on July 3, 2025, while traveling with his younger brother, André Silva, in north-western Spain. The brothers were in a Lamborghini on the A‑52 highway near Zamora when the vehicle apparently lost control, burst into flames, and took both their lives. Jota, a newly married 28-year-old father of three, had just tied the knot with Rute Cardoso in Porto less than two weeks before the accident . His meteoric rise saw him join Liverpool in 2020 from Wolves, where he became a key player—scoring 65 goals in 182 appearances and helping the club secure the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup titles . Internationally, he earned 49 caps for Portugal and was instrumental in their UEFA Nations League victories . The footballing world is reeling. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said he was "heartbroken," while Cristiano Ronaldo spoke of the loss as senseless . As tributes poured in, fans and t...

  USA Shines Across Courts and Fields in July 4 Sports Weekend. July 5, 2025 United States. American athletes delivered standout performances over the Independence Day weekend, with major victories across basketball, baseball, and more. In basketball, Team USA Women dominated the Dominican Republic with a 110–44 blowout in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup quarterfinals. The team tied a tournament record with 31 steals and turned up defensive pressure, forcing 34 turnovers. Meanwhile, the U.S. Men’s U19 Basketball Team pulled off a high-scoring 108–102 win against Canada to secure a semifinal spot in the FIBA U19 World Cup. After trailing early, the team surged ahead with a powerful 13–3 run led by their dynamic backcourt. In baseball, the Chicago Cubs made history by hitting eight home runs in a single game against the Cardinals. Rookie pitcher Cade Horton impressed with seven shutout innings, adding to the franchise’s explosive celebration. Off the field, legendary WNBA star ...

Trump Administration Prepares to Notify Trade Partners of New Tariffs Up to 70% Washington, D.C. July 5, 2025.   The Trump administration has announced it will begin notifying global trade partners of potential new tariffs as high as 70% on select imports. This move comes as a 90-day pause on tariff escalation, initially introduced to calm inflation fears and allow for renegotiations, nears its expiration on August 1 Speaking at a July 4 press conference in New Hampshire, former President Donald Trump emphasized that the proposed tariffs are part of his broader economic plan to protect American manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign goods. We’re putting America first, and that means ending unfair trade practices,” Trump said. We will notify the world—we’re ready to bring our jobs and our factories back home.” Details of the Tariff Plan The plan, which is not yet finalized, could include tariffs ranging from 10% to as high as 70% on certain products from countr...

  Why Learn Coding Step by Step? Learning to code an operating system step by step is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys in computer science. An operating system is the core software that manages hardware and software resources on a computer, and understanding its inner workings gives you a deep foundation in how computers truly operate. 1. Build a Strong Foundation in Computer Science OS development teaches you the basics of memory management, file systems, processes, scheduling, and device drivers. These are the fundamental components of computing. By building them step by step, you truly understand how everything connects. 2. Gain Low-Level Programming Experience Most development is done in C and Assembly. This gives you hands-on experience with low-level programming, which is essential for performance-critical applications and systems programming. 3. Improve Problem-Solving and Debugging Skills Writing an OS forces you to think deeply about how the...

 On July 4, 2025, reports indicate that jihadist groups killed 28 people in two separate attacks in northern Nigeria . Sokoto State: Militants from the Lakurawa group raided a village in Sokoto State on Wednesday, killing 17 people. Residents believe the attack was retaliation for the killing of three jihadists by vigilantes in a previous raid. Malam Fatori: Jihadists from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a camp for internally displaced people in Malam Fatori on Thursday, killing 11. Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) stated that 20 others were wounded and taken to a hospital in Bosso, across the border in Niger. These attacks are part of a worrying trend of resurgent jihadist violence in northeast Nigeria. Since 2009, jihadist violence has caused over 40,000 deaths and displaced around 2 million people in northeastern Nigeria.

  BUILDING COLLAPSE IN LAGOS NIGERIA June 2025 – Shomolu Area A two-storey structure under construction on Craig Street, off Apata Road, experienced a collapse during the concrete casting stage. Fortunately, all workers and nearby individuals were evacuated on time, and there were no reported injuries. ✔April 2025 – Ojodu-Berger A multi-storey building located on Oremeta Street collapsed in the morning hours. Emergency teams conducted search and rescue operations, resulting in the recovery of several individuals. Some were treated for minor injuries, while a few fatalities were confirmed. ✔ March 2025 – Ajah (Lekki-Epe Expressway) A two-storey building under construction near Oriwu Estate in the Ajah area experienced a collapse. Emergency responders arrived promptly, rescuing multiple people and transporting them to nearby hospitals. A small number of casualties were later confirmed. ✔ January 2025 – Chevron Area Another two-storey building under construction in the Nort...