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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:04
A Survivor finalists mission to prove his late sister was murdered
Survivor 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joannas voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
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@theguardian Sat, 16 May 2026 21:07:13
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda 'emergency' of international concern
At least 80 deaths reported in Congo's Ituri province while Uganda reports spread from travellers from the DRCThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern".The WHO on Sunday said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. Continue reading...
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 19:00:04
Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to the U.S.
Venezuelas government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years he was pardoned by President Joe Biden.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:04
Thousands march in Unite the Kingdom, London rally organized by Tommy Robinson
Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the Unite the Kingdom march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen in Britain in recent years.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:05
DRC ebola death toll hits 87 as outbreak strain lacks vaccine, poses high risk
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 87, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Saturday, warning that the outbreak is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no strain-specific vaccine is currently available, … The post DRC ebola death toll hits 87 as outbreak strain lacks vaccine, poses high risk appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 16 May 2026 11:26:56
Security operatives raid properties linked to Speaker Anita Among; Here's what we know so far
Security agencies have carried out coordinated raids on properties linked to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption, illicit wealth accumulation and abuse of office. The operation reportedly began at around 2pm and involved officers from the Crime Intelligence Directorate, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Uganda People's The post Security operatives raid properties linked to Speaker Anita Among; Here's what we know so far first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 16 May 2026 11:33:55
She Corporate, Kawempe set for Wwinner-takes-all FUFA Women Super League finale
FUFA Women Super League Title Race Goes Down to the Wire on Final DayThe 2025/26 Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League season reaches its dramatic conclusion tomorrow, with title rivals She Corporate FC and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC separated by just one point heading into the decisive final day.League leaders She Corporate FC sit
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:04
Days after Trumps summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with Chinas Xi
Russias Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet Chinas Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:05
Security agencies raid Among's properties in corruption probe
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Security agencies on Saturday mounted coordinated raids on properties linked to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among over suspected corruption. The operation, involving officers from the Crime Intelligence and Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), targeted Among's upscale residence in Nakasero. The operatives sealed off other properties associated … The post Security agencies raid Among's properties in corruption probe appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:05
Chemutai wins Shanghai Diamond League as Cherop breaks 5000m national record
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's Peruth Chemutai produced a brilliant performance to win the women's 3000 metres steeplechase at the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League meeting on Saturday. Her teammate Charity Cherop set a new national record in the women's 5000 metres. Chemutai clocked a meeting record time of 8:51.47 to edge Kenya's Faith Cherotich who … The post Chemutai wins Shanghai Diamond League as Cherop breaks 5000m national record appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:06
Will AI democratize skills?
While AI doesn't eliminate role of human capital in performance, research shows it eases execution constraints, especially for the less-educated COMMENT | MARIA LOMBARDI | Recent AI advances have created widespread expectations of substantial productivity gains. Early studies, such as one showing that AI increased the productivity of customer-support agents by 15% on average (with … The post Will AI democratize skills? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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