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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news and shot to global recognition with its coverage of the Gulf War in 1990-91.The 24-hour network was the first in the United States to run non-stop news and quickly built a wo

    Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87

Thursday 6 August

  1. Trump dismisses US munitions shortage reports

    President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States has a vast supply of munitions and lashed out at media reports about dwindling weapons stockpiles, stating the country has "massive amounts of 'munitions' especially of certain types" and that large amounts are being manufactured and shipped as needed.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Eric Musyoka on Kenya's music industry challenges and talent

    Veteran Kenyan music producer Eric Musyoka, who has worked with artists including Sauti Sol, Juliani, and Nonini since the late 1990s, discusses what he sees as the obstacles facing Kenya's music industry, arguing that a lack of talent is not the problem.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 20 July

  1. Gastroenterologist explains three factors of healthy bowel movement

    Dr. Trisha Pasricha, an American gastroenterologist, identifies three Ps for a good bowel movement: propulsion (internal and involuntary contractions that push stool through), pliability (stool consistency influenced by eating and water habits), and pelvic floor. She notes that the Valsalva maneuver—creating pressure in the abdomen—optimizes propulsion during contractions.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Writers union sues to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    The Writers Guild of America filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers by eliminating competition for film and television writing contracts.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Twelve US states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    California and 11 other US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger—the largest in Hollywood history—threatens competition in film and television and would lead to higher prices and lower quality content.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. Iran and US dispute control of vital Hormuz Strait

    Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Sunday while the US insisted it remained open, following another Iranian attack on a commercial ship and renewed exchanges of fire between the two countries over the waterway essential to global oil and gas supplies.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. State and media friction reflects Kenya's democratic maturity

    An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's recent clash with Standard Media Group over editorial criticism demonstrates healthy democratic tension, not dysfunction. The author contends that media freedom requires inevitable friction between press and state power, and cites international examples including Finland to support the case that such confrontations are hallmarks of robust democracies.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding planned in New York

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to reports citing entertainment industry sources. The New York Times reported that Swift has booked the arena for an intimate gathering of around 100 people on July 2 and a larger event with around 1,000 guests the following day.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Trump says Iran's public version differs from written deal

    US President Donald Trump said Friday that Tehran's stated version of a deal on stopping the war is not what was agreed to, with the White House insisting Tehran would dismantle its nuclear program. The two sides released starkly different accounts of the proposed agreement, with Tehran insisting on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kenya divided over planned Ebola quarantine facility

    Kenya's government, backed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, says the country is prepared to host an Ebola quarantine facility announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late May; doctors' unions and a majority of Kenyans oppose the plan, with street protests resulting in at least one death and a High Court injunction filed.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Iran launches missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

    Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday in response to renewed American strikes, with the US saying six were intercepted and one fell short. Bahrain and Kuwait condemned the attacks as aggression and escalation, while weeks of indirect talks have failed to secure a deal to end the Middle East war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran fires missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

    Iran launched seven ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, with Bahrain denouncing the attacks as "blatant aggression" and a violation of sovereignty. The strikes represent the second attack on both nations in three days and follow weeks of failed talks over the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Ruto administration criticized for prioritizing foreign interests

    A Standard opinion piece argues that the Ruto administration is advancing controversial foreign projects—including a US Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County against a court order and public opposition—as part of a pattern of prioritizing foreign interests over Kenyan concerns. The piece cites other examples including the rescission of recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, the lifting of the ban on GMO crops, and Kenya's alleged support for Sudan's paramilitary forces.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Trump posts dozens of conspiracy theories on Truth Social

    US President Donald Trump posted over 50 times in three hours around midnight Monday, sharing conspiracy theories, crude memes, and attacks on opponents including former President Barack Obama on Truth Social, amid scrutiny of his health and as he travels to a summit in China.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Media mogul Ted Turner, CNN founder, dies at 87

    Ted Turner, billionaire founder of CNN and builder of a vast media empire that included news, sports, and entertainment networks, has died at 87. Turner was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in September 2018.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

    Ted Turner, the US entrepreneur who founded CNN in 1980 and transformed television news with around-the-clock coverage, has died at 87 after suffering from Lewy Body Dementia. The network became the first 24-hour news operation in the United States and gained global prominence through coverage of major events including the Gulf War, the Soviet Union's collapse, and the Tiananmen Square protests.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. US reviews Iran proposal as Middle East peace talks stall

    Peace efforts in the Middle East have stalled as the US examines Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blockaded since the start of a US-Israeli offensive two months ago. Qatar has warned of the possibility of a "frozen conflict" if a definitive resolution is not found, while CNN reports that US President Donald Trump is unlikely to accept Iran's proposal.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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