October 29, 2025
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Truck Hauling ‘Aggressive’ Monkeys Contracted With Covid and Herpes Overturns In Mississippi

On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, a truck transporting rhesus monkeys overturned on Interstate 59 near Heidelberg in Jasper County, Mississippi. The cargo reportedly included rhesus monkeys being moved from a biomedical-research facility toward another location. In the immediate aftermath, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department issued public warnings that several “aggressive” monkeys had escaped and may […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Recent U.S. Arts Board Firings by Trump Administration

On 29 October 2025, the White House announced that all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) had been terminated with immediate effect. The CFA is an independent federal body, established in 1910, that advises the President, Congress, and local governments on matters of design and aesthetics related to federal buildings, memorials, and […]

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Science & STEAM SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Texas Sues Tylenol

On 28 October 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging that they engaged in deceptive trade practices by marketing Tylenol (acetaminophen) as safe for pregnant women, while allegedly concealing evidence of links between its use and developmental disorders—specifically autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). […]

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New Info Reveals Prince Andrews Hosted Epstein In The Royal Lodge

The BBC article reports that Prince Andrew (Duke of York) hosted major figures including Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at the royal residence known as Royal Lodge. The piece draws on previously hidden or newly obtained documents and testimony, exploring the exposure of elite networks and the role of the royal household in […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty

Food-Aid Program at Risk Amongst Shutdown

As the U.S. federal government shutdown extends into its fourth week, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the nation’s primary food-aid safety net supporting more than 41 million Americans — is facing a potential interruption of benefit payments for November 2025. While October benefits remain funded under previously allocated resources, the United States Department […]

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Tik Tok, China and USA Reaching Final Deal on Sale

On October 26 2025, the U.S. and China announced an agreement to restructure TikTok’s American operations. Under the deal, U.S. and international investors will acquire a majority of the platform’s U.S. business — estimated around US$14 billion — while China’s parent company ByteDance would retain a minority stake (reported under 20 %). U.S.-based board control […]

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Trump’s Role in The Gaza Ceasefire

The BBC article presents commentary by its Middle East editor, Jeremy Bowen, on former President Trump’s role in brokering or influencing a recent ceasefire deal in Gaza. Bowen argues that while Trump’s intervention was influential in advancing the immediate agreement, it should not be misconstrued as a lasting model for peace. Bowen highlights that ceasefires […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

African Satellite Grid Now Controls Global Internet Routes

Headline phrasing like “controls global internet routes” is dramatic — and useful for attention — but the reality is more subtle. Over the last three years Africa has dramatically increased its satellite capacity and institutional coordination, and that shift is changing how traffic is carried, routed and re-routed across the continent and, in specific circumstances, […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 10: Reduced Inequality

Panic: G7 Banks Blocked AfroGold Transfers – African Union Hits Back with $1 Trillion Lawsuit

In recent weeks, tensions between African financial institutions and Western powers have escalated following the alleged blocking of international transfers linked to AfroGold, a pan-African digital asset backed by gold reserves. According to reports, several major banks in the G7 countries restricted or froze transactions involving AfroGold, citing regulatory concerns and anti-money laundering safeguards. The […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

The Financial Elite’s Quiet Power: Following the Money to BlackRock

In the vast and intricate web of global finance, few names carry as much weight as BlackRock. With over $10 trillion in assets under management, this financial behemoth is often cited as one of the most influential institutions in the world. Yet for many outside the financial sector, BlackRock remains a mystery—its power largely invisible, […]

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