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January 2, 2026
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child
NEW YORK (AP): English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child. Hiddleston confirmed the news to GQ in a feature published Monday. He described birth as the “most…
January 2, 2026
French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
PARIS (AP): Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were granted French citizenship because “they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France’s international influence and…
January 2, 2026
Letter of the Day | Let’s rebuild and rise together stronger in 2026
THE EDITOR, Madam: As closed 2025 filled with speeches, promises, dreams, challenges, and visions that at times seemed to whirl away like a sudden whirlwind, we pause to reflect. Even when our dawn…
January 2, 2026
Readers’ reactions
Sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver has passed away I was not expecting this news. – @_romeko No sah me nuh think me a read right. OMG. This is sad. – @PrettyFace_SM Donald and I used…
January 2, 2026
Kristen Gyles | Food is the new crack
In recent times, I have sat three difficult professional exams, each of which required months of rigorous study. Each time, after sitting the exam, I went straight from the exam centre to a…
January 2, 2026
Peter Espeut | The new builds on the old
“The new is in the old concealed; the old is in the new revealed” – Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD). I hope no one ever comes to me for legal advice, for I am no lawyer. I am a theologian,…
January 2, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Insurance plea
WESTERN BUREAU: School administrators are urging the Government to introduce special insurance coverage for schools and their most valuable assets to better protect the education sector from future…
January 2, 2026
Something Extra | Friday
Dancehall trailblazers were front and centre at the ninth staging of the Strictly 2K Throwback Music Festival, where dancehall artiste Charly Black, sound system Coppershot Sound, and veteran dancer…
January 2, 2026
A simpler approach to health and wellness in 2026
AP: The new year often inspires a fresh start, with many people committing to healthier habits and improved wellness. But even the best intentions can quickly feel overwhelming, as a flood of advice…