𝗗𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽.
Dozens of Physics and Chemistry teachers from senior secondary schools across the country recently concluded an intensive three-day hands-on capacity-building workshop focused on providing teachers with invaluable practical experience and pedagogical strategies geared towards effectively guiding their students in tackling the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Practical and Theory questions in Physics and Chemistry. The initiative was jointly organized by the Rotary Centennial Science Laboratory Centre and the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, underscoring their shared commitment to improving the teaching and learning of science in The Gambia. The workshop, held at the Rotary Centennial Science Laboratory
Michigan dad brings along daughter, 11, to home burglary and ditches her when homeowner arrives: prosecutors
“The defendant forced his 11-year-old daughter to assist him with the home invasion,” the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.
Timberwolves wallop Warriors to even series at game apiece behind big night from Julius Randle
Julius Randle had 24 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 117-93 win over the Warriors that tied the second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Anthony Edwards sprains ankle in scary moment before quickly returning for Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards had to be helped off the court after taking an awkward fall while going up for a layup in the second quarter, but after what appeared to be a scary injury, he later returned to the game.
Josh Hart’s elevated 3-point game gives Knicks fresh offensive look
Josh Hart’s energy and ability to spark his Knicks teammates is usually a given.
Tweaked discovery laws still do not provide enough aid to boost liberal NY’s abysmal conviction rate
An optimist will look at the discovery-law “deal” that Gov. Hochul struck with the New York Legislature during budget negotiations and point to some “wins.”
Juan Soto beginning to look like the hitter the Mets expected
Juan Soto is in the midst of a seven-game stretch in which he’s gone 9-for-26 with six extra-base hits and six walks in his last 33 plate appearances.
Key changes to mental health law in new state budget gives the NYPD a go-ahead to truly help
The new state budget brings with it important changes to mental-health law that will benefit New York City.
‘9-1-1’ Season 8, Episode 17 Explores The 118’s Bobby Grief. Here’s Hoping We Dive Even Deeper.
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A (blue) blast from the past!
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Throw the book at masked Columbia thugs
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60th Academy of Country Music Awards: PHOTOS
Country’s hottest stars attend the 2025 CMAs.
Pete Hegseth says troops with gender dysphoria have 30 days to leave service voluntarily: ‘TRANS is out at the DOD’
Hegseth’s announcement comes two days after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration and restored the president’s Jan. 27 executive order directing the Pentagon to discharge service members who identify as transgender.
Cardinals’ Ryan Helsley could be trade deadline’s most coveted closer
The best reliever available is expected to be Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who’s a free agent after the year.
China, finances and a culture clash — the challenges facing Pope Leo XIV
For the first time, we have an American pope.
Fixes in Hochul’s budget can curb crime and aid the mentally ill — IF cops, judges, DAs do their jobs
The legislative fixes Gov. Kathy Hochul got lawmakers to agree to in the budget they’re passing this week won’t fully solve New York’s troubles with crime and mental illness — but they’re at least a start.
Liev Schreiber recalls moment trans daughter Kai, 16, asked him to use she/her pronouns: ‘Didn’t feel like that big of a deal’
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Hate and hackery: How the Pulitzer Prize destroyed itself
This week Mosab Abu Toha, a Hamas apologist and serial fabricator who vilified female Israeli hostages and justified their kidnapping on Oct. 7, won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for commentary.
GALA Plans Massive Protest Tomorrow if Detained Activists Remain in Custody and Demands Go Unmet
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Zip it, Mr. President — IRS must revoke Harvard’s tax status without your meddling
This isn’t about trying to make left-wing academia less biased: calling on the IRS to stop subsidizing Harvard’s racial and religious discrimination is a moral imperative.
Probe the foreign influence behind these terror-loving, anti-Jew college agitators
The US government should order a swift and deep inquiry into the way in which foreign funding is being used to subvert American institutions, especially institutions of higher learning.
FCTA orders demolition of over 10 illegal duplexes built on Abuja green area
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has given its Development Control Department 48 hours to demolish more than 10 duplexes built on a green area. The Coordinator, Felix Obuah, gave the order in Abuja on Thursday, during a joint inspection of illegal construction of illegal structures across the city. […] The post FCTA orders demolition of over 10 illegal duplexes built on Abuja green area appeared first on Daily Nigerian.
Long Island village walloped by insane 87% property tax hike as locals blame office goof
A Long Island suburb voted to wallop homeowners with a 87% property tax hike— with local officials saying the insane increase was necessary because of a years-long administrative goof.
South Carolina firing squad ‘botched’ execution of cop killer Mikal Mahdi as bullets missed heart, left him alive ‘longer than was intended’
An autopsy later revealed that none of the bullets hit his heart directly, and that his chest showed only two bullet wounds instead of three, according to a disturbing report.
Pope Leo XIV gave hint he could be next pontiff the night before conclave — and he ignored his big brother’s advice
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Trump picks Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for interim DC US Attorney
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Optimistic crowds flock to New York City churches to celebrate 1st American pontiff Pope Leo
New Yorkers and tourists alike are flocking to churches across New York City and the Tri-State to celebrate the news of the first pope from the United States.
St. John’s adds Rick Pitino’s long sought-after matchup to stacked schedule
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MTA will reap NYC business tax, speed camera fines under NY’s $254B behemoth budget
They’re full speed ahead – into New Yorkers’ wallets. Final details on a big business-bashing payroll tax to fund the MTA’s ambitious capital plan were revealed Thursday as lawmakers voted on the behemoth $254 billion state budget. The nitty-gritty budget bills also revealed a new way for the MTA to generate much needed cash: speed…
27 Arrested in Banjul as Protesters Demand Transparency Over Looted Assets
By: Alieu Ceesay Tensions flared in the capital as 27 members of the Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) were arrested by the Gambia Police Force’s Intervention Unit (PIU) during a protest demanding transparency over the sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s looted assets. The demonstration, sparked by a report from The Republic exposing the asset sales, sought accountability from the Ministry of Justice, including disclosing buyers, proceeds, and asset details. The arrests began at the “Never Again” Arch 22, where the first group of protesters, including Alagie Mamadi Kurang, Omar Saibo Camara, Ousainou Gambia, Bob Keita, Kexx Sanneh, and Sheriffo
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Shia LaBeouf reveals he used to live in Central Park, slept where horses were kept
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Columbia silent over fate of masked anti-Israel student rioters who trashed campus library
The identities of around 50 Columbia University students who took part in a violent takeover of a campus library Wednesday afternoon are not yet known — and the school is keeping quiet about what if any punishment those involved will face.
Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of Catholics worldwide, is a graduate of Villanova University
American Cardinal Robert Prevost, now named Pope Leo XIV, has a strong tie to the East Coast.
Hoda Kotb on ‘list’ to take over Kelly Clarkson’s talk show after ‘Today’ exit
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Russia attacked Ukraine hundreds of times after cease-fire took effect, Kyiv says, calling Putin’s gesture ‘a farce’
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Sandy Alcantara could once again complicate Marlins’ trade deadline plans
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Divine NYC home inside a converted church asks $2.95M — with heavenly stained glass touches throughout
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Blake Lively to testify against Justin Baldoni in ‘It Ends With Us’ trial
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Feds vow visa crackdown, deportations against ‘disgraceful’ anti-Israel Columbia University rioters
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Liam Payne’s ex Cheryl Cole takes over his $32M fortune after he died without will
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New Pope elected as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel
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Authoritarian Abuse of the Public Order Act to Silence Gambian Youth is a National Disgrace “-Ndey Jobarteh
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Hail threatens to damage Helene-ravaged North Carolina ahead of flash flood risk
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