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Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.”By Wawira Njiru Globally, we acknowledge that the communities most vulnerable to climate change are often the least responsible for its causes. The same is profoundly true of children. If we assessed who bears the greatest impact while contributing the least to this crisis, African children would likely emerge as those most burdened on this intergenerational global balance sheet. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp On World Children’s Day, we are reminded of the growing debt we owe to the next generation. Repaying this debt starts with addressing their fundamental needs—a mission central to Food4Education, the organization I founded 12 years ago. What began at my kitchen sink has grown into a homegrown school feeding program in Kenya, now nourishing 450,000 children daily. Through this work, we see the devastating effects of hunger, poverty, social instability, and the climate crisis on children. These challenges are deeply interconnected and cyclical, particularly in Africa, where population growth is set to shape the world’s future. In the next 25 years, half of global population growth will occur in just eight countries, including Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia. One in four people on Earth will be African. Africa’s children, therefore, are central to our shared future. Their voices matter now. If we fail to listen today, their outcry tomorrow will be impossible to ignore. Every day, millions of African children face the harsh reality of hunger in schools, affecting their physical health, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being. Hungry children cannot learn, grow, or thrive—and they cannot become the backbone of the future global economy that we will all depend on to survive and prosper. Investing in their potential is not just a moral imperative; it is in our collective interest. To build a better future for our children, we need innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions that make a tangible difference. At Food4Education, we’ve learned that locally rooted school feeding initiatives can effectively tackle childhood hunger while driving transformative change in food systems and bolstering community resilience to climate change. Feeding children a hot, nutritious meal every day is not just about addressing hunger—it can also be a powerful weapon against climate change. When done sustainably, these programs support small-scale farmers, who are on the frontlines of climate action in countries like Kenya. The climate crisis is profoundly human, yet it is often abstracted and disconnected from the realities of everyday life. It is impossible to ignore its impact when listening to the hopes and dreams of the children we work with, or the stories of their parents and communities. Every child deserves the right to an education and a decent standard of living. As we work to scale across Africa, our vision is to make these rights a reality for millions more children. Sustainable school feeding programs uphold vital child rights while preserving our planet for future generations. By investing in Africa’s children today, we can create a resilient, equitable future for all—one meal and one life-changing opportunity at a time. See author's posts
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Sindh CM calls for constitutional protection of 1991 Water Accord He stressed that PPP would never compromise on province’s water rights Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday called for providing constitutional cover to the 1991 Water Accord, emphasising that the provincial government would never compromise on the province’s water share. “The Pakistan Peoples Party [PPP] demands constitutional protection for the Water Apportionment Accord of 1991, despite its shortcomings, to ensure its implementation in true letter and spirit,” Shah said replying to a question during a media talk at the World Children’s Day celebrations at Nishan-e-Pakistan. He stressed that the PPP would never compromise on the province’s water rights. He reiterated the party’s longstanding opposition to the Kalabagh Dam, a position that dates back to the time of Benazir Bhutto, who had held a historic sit-in at Kamo Shaheed in District Ghotki. Talking about the party’s role as the province’s representative, Shah said: “The PPP is the true voice of Sindh, and we won’t allow a single drop of Sindh’s water to be taken away.” His remarks underscore the province’s consistent resistance to projects perceived as harmful to its water rights. He emphasised the necessity for the complete implementation of the 1991 Water Accord, and urged that it be granted constitutional protection to safeguard Sindh’s water rights. He also pointed out the PPP’s significant political position in Sindh, saying that the party holds a two-thirds majority in the provincial assembly and represents over 70 per cent of the province’s population.