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Mistakes, we’ve all made a few. But what about financial mistakes and the sometimes regrettable decisions we make with our money? We asked financial experts to share some of the money pits they advise people to avoid.
Businessmen Sean O’Driscoll and Nick Furlong have rowed in behind billionaire Dermot Desmond this week to make fresh finance available to airline software company Datalex, which delisted its shares last month after a number of troubled years that included a major accounting scandal. Mr Desmond, who was an existing shareholder in Datalex, first provided it with millions of euro in emergency debt and equity finance in 2019 following a crisis at the firm that included its 2018 accounts being queried.
Paying income tax is stressful enough – particularly in October for the self-employed – without worrying about other lesser known taxes you may suddenly find yourself liable for. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) isn’t one that most people are concerned with year on year, but it’s important not to overlook it.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently posted on X that the team plans to rethink its approaches to both mental health issues as well as offer up more features that would “treat adult users like adults." This includes access to erotica. Since then, this post has blown up, with Sam Altman having to clarify his wording, pointing out that OpenAI would still be cautious when it came to the mental health of its users, but wanted to give more control over to the user. Or, as Altman put it in his follow-up post, “we are not the elected moral police of the world. In the same way that society differentiates other appropriate boundaries (R-rated movies, for example) we want to do a similar thing here.” What all of this means right now is somewhat unclear. After some serious concerns earlier in the year around ChatGPT’s danger to people struggling with mental health problems, it had to tighten up its controls. Now, as it looks to loosen them again, what will this mean for certain users? Is ChatGPT set up to deal with mental health? “Tools like ChatGPT have tremendous potential, but their progress must be matched with responsibility — especially when it comes to using ChatGPT for mental health issues,” Dr Patapia Tzotzoli, a clinical psychologist and founder of My Triage Network, told Tom’s Guide. “ChatGPT is uniquely powerful: It is instant, private and always available, offering calm, non-judgemental, and supportive replies. All these are qualities that feel safe and validating to any user.” AI chatbots, not just ChatGPT, are a double-edged sword in this field. They have been proven to be successful companions to people facing loneliness or helping users get through difficult times. However, they are equally problematic in this area, as they learn to strike a balance of support before knowing when to stop. “If ChatGPT is made to act more human-like, use friendly language, emojis, or adopt a “friend” persona, this emotional realism may increase its appeal while blurring the line between simulation and genuine understanding,” Tzotzoli explained. “ChatGPT cannot perceive or contain emotion, cannot pick up on nuance, and cannot safely manage or assess risk. Its agreeable style designed to follow the user’s lead can inadvertently reinforce distorted beliefs or unhelpful assumptions, especially if users over-trust its tone of empathy.” Where concern has been raised before on these models is on how they were trained and learned to deal with situations. While it can offer general support for emotional problems, it can struggle to give individual answers that work for each person. “ChatGPT is a carefully trained language model seeking reward and tuned by feedback from other humans, including OpenAI employees. This is particularly important because ChatGPT as a machine learns from human feedback, and thus depends heavily on the quality of this feedback, which may be inconsistent and introduce bias,” Tzotzoli said. “As a result, it can lead machines to optimize for reward signals rather than truth or usefulness”. In other words, ChatGPT isn’t always looking for what is going to be the best answer for long-term growth and support, but one that will receive the correct response there and then. For most tasks, this is good, but can be problematic when a user needs to be confronted and not just agreed with. AI models, including ChatGPT, are getting better at perceiving emotions and offering the correct responses. In some cases, they are being tuned more to disagreeing where necessary, but it is a tricky level to balance and won’t always be correct. This is not to say that these tools can’t have a place. “The opportunity lies in using AI for support but not to replace human (professional) interactions, especially when it’s about one’s mental health care,” Tzotzoli explained. “The question is how we can utilize its potential by integrating it ethically, transparently, and safely into everyday life conversations about mental health, where technology can support but not substitute real-life connections and expert in-person help.” In his announcement post of this new update, Altman made the point that users will be able to get a more personalized experience from ChatGPT. While it was made clear in his follow-up that this would not be the same for people with mental health concerns, it wasn’t clear how it would be decided who was at risk, and how much personalization would be allowed. “The ability to decide how human-like an AI behaves may feel like personalisation, but it also carries risks. The freedom to “tune” behavior can easily be influenced by what people or companies seek to control, shape, or monetize. The real challenge isn’t technical - it’s ethical: ensuring this freedom serves human wellbeing, transparently and responsibly,” Tzotzoli explained. This isn’t a problem that is unique to OpenAI. Anthropic, the company behind Claude, and xAI, the makers of Grok, are facing the same problems. How much should AI chatbots be allowed to express ‘emotion’ and act as a mental health barrier? For now, it isn’t actually clear how much intervention OpenAI is planning with this update. Altman has pushed that it will remain safe for those who need it to be, but as Tzotzoli points out, it is a conversation that remains unsolved. More from Tom's Guide I don't want my child sexting with ChatGPT — here's why I'm switching my family to ClaudeCopilot is getting a major upgrade: Here's the biggest new features coming to Windows 11I just watched Stephen Hawking win an F1 race in Sora 2, and now I think AI may be a bubble
Indian refiners turn to Guyana’s oil amid global market shifts Oct 18, 2025 News Two Indian refiners have bought 4 million barrels of Guyanese crude oil from U.S. major Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), opens new tab to be delivered at the end of 2025 or in early 2026, in rare imports from the South American producer, trade sources said on Friday. Indian Oil Corp (IOC.NS) opens new tab, the country’s largest refiner by capacity, has bought 2 million barrels of Golden Arrowhead (GAH) crude, its first purchase of the grade, which will arrive in late December or in early January, they said on condition of anonymity. Another refiner, Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL.NS), opens new tab, has bought Liza and Unity Gold crude for the first time, with 2 million barrels set for delivery during the same period, the sources said. India is diversifying its crude supplies by trying out new grades from South America where production is growing. Adding more crude sources would also help refiners to replace some imports of Russian oil. The U.S. is pressuring New Delhi to stop buying Russian crude to help end the war in Ukraine. Guyana is ramping up exports as its oil production from a consortium led by Exxon has risen to 770,000 barrels per day (bpd) following the start-up of the group’s fourth floating output facility. The country’s crude exports reached an all-time high of 938,000 bpd in October, data from analytics firm Kpler showed, since it started exports of the latest grade GAH in July. Exxon Mobil, Golden Arrowhead crude, Guyanese grades, Indian Oil Corp, Indian refiners
A week after ceasefire, Hamas demands global action to force Israel’s hand Oct 18, 2025 News (AL-JAZEERA) Hamas has urged mediators and the international community to pressure Israel to open the Rafah crossing, connecting Gaza and Egypt, as stipulated by the ceasefire agreement. The UN says it still faces roadblocks from Israel in delivering aid to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, still desperate for the necessities of life one week into the ceasefire. At least 1,001 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli settler and military attacks in the occupied West Bank since October 7, 2023, the UN says. One in five of those killed was a Palestinian child. Trump’s Gaza plan ‘normalised’ Israeli genocide in Gaza Diana Buttu, a Palestinian lawyer and political analyst, has likened Trump’s Gaza plan to holding “a knife to [the] throat” of Palestinians. “That’s what this agreement is entirely about,” Buttu said during the IMEU webinar. She explained that this is because the agreement gives all of the guarantees to Israel, “a country that has never respected any international agreement” or UN resolution, and has been accused of committing genocide against Palestinians. “But beyond that … [the deal] giving Israel the veto in terms of what gets into Gaza, and we’re already seeing that Israel has already decided what is going into Gaza and what is not going into Gaza,” said Buttu, who noted that Israel is blocking portable housing and construction materials from reaching the Strip. She added that the agreement ultimately has “normalised genocide”. ‘We are still afraid’: Palestinians do not trust Trump, Netanyahu Abeer Barakat, a lecturer in English at University College of Gaza, says Palestinians in the enclave are still living in dire conditions despite the ceasefire – with a search for supplies and most importantly, water, dominating their daily lives. Speaking during a webinar organised by the US-based Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU), Barakat said many people are “still afraid” that they will be displaced again. “People here do not trust Trump or Netanyahu, although people keep telling themselves that this time the ceasefire is different because we have many countries supporting it,” said Barakat, who recently returned to Gaza City with her family. “I should have come back to Gaza [City] the moment I heard about the ceasefire, but like many Palestinians, we decided to wait until the first phase of the ceasefire is done,” she added. “But we are still afraid. Like many other families, we have kept many of our belongings in the south, in safe places … We are afraid that Netanyahu will [take] any kind of pretext, or any kind of excuse, to break this ceasefire and Trump will endorse it.” The Palestinian group, Hamas, has expressed “deep appreciation for the sincere efforts” made by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye over the past two years to reach an agreement to stop Israel’s war on Gaza. “This effort included hosting meetings, working to bring viewpoints closer together, bridging the gap between positions, and their insistence on overcoming obstacles, which ultimately resulted in ending the insane war on Gaza,” a statement on Telegram said. The group called on the mediating countries Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye to follow up on the implementation of the remaining provisions of the agreement. Accordingly, Hamas called for the entry of aid into Gaza in the required quantities, the opening of the Rafah crossing in both directions, and the beginning of the reconstruction of the enclave. ceasefire, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Palestinian
US$60M Mega Mall rising at Chateau Margot Oct 18, 2025 News – completion in 18 months (Kaieteur News) – ANSA McAL Distribution Inc., in collaboration with the Government of Guyana, will construct a US$60 million shopping and recreational mall within the compound of the historic Chateau Margot Chimney on the East Coast of Demerara. The sod-turning ceremony for the project was held on Friday and was attended by President Irfaan Ali, members of the cabinet, and partners of ANSA McAL. The state-of-the-art facility, which will span 110,000 square feet, is expected to be completed within 15 to 18 months. Delivering the feature address, President Ali described the project as a major boost for economic and social development along the East Coast corridor. He emphasised that the investment will generate jobs, attract local and international visitors, and redefine the area’s landscape. “One of our mottos is to redefine the landscape, and this investment will redefine our landscape on the east coast,” the president said. “ANSA McAL has done its homework and its studies; they will not build a mall that will not in years ahead hold significant returns. This is not a charity project. This project is through a forward-looking investment that recognising Guyana is going places and ANSA McAL would like to be a part of this journey. The decision to build is a vote of confidence in our people, in our economy and in a bright future that lies ahead for this region and for Guyana as a whole. ANSA McAL has done its research and due diligence.” The president noted that the mall represents more than a commercial venture. He stated that it will serve as a modern community hub. “The mall brings together multiple businesses, creates jobs during construction and operation, stimulates surrounding businesses, attracts new services, and provides a space for relaxation, shopping, dining, and spend time with family and friends while all at the same time, adding tourism product of our country. It is a modern market place,” he said. President Ali also highlighted the transformation taking place on the East Coast of Demerara, which he said is rapidly evolving from a rural area into a hub of national development. “Decades ago, most of the east coast was considered rural Guyana, but that has changed and continues to change rapidly. The east coast is now poised to become a major axis of national development,” he stated. Meanwhile, Chairman of ANSA McAL, Mr. Anthony Sabga, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to preserving the Chateau Margot Chimney as part of Guyana’s heritage and ensuring that the development provides employment opportunities for locals. “This project is a testament to what regional expertise and local collaboration can achieve — creating spaces that enhance the lives of both tenants and customers. Chateau Margot is special because it stands as a bridge between Guyana’s rich heritage and its exciting future. We will preserve the chimney; it is iconic, and we respect what it stands for,” Sabga said. Ansa McAl, Chateau Margot, mega mall, sod turning ceremony
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster may issue the No 3 typhoon warning signal on Monday as Tropical Storm Fengshen moves closer to the coast of Guangdong, with temperatures set to fall to about 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). The Hong Kong Observatory said on Saturday that Fengshen, which means “the god of wind” in Chinese, would come within 800km (497 miles) of Hong Kong the following day and would be closest to the city on Tuesday. “With Fengshen edging closer to the coast of Guangdong later on Monday, the Observatory will consider issuing the No 3 warning signal directly to replace a strong monsoon signal by then, without issuing the No 1 warning signal,” the forecaster said. Hong Kong is expected to be persistently windy and experience cloudy weather with rain early to mid-next week under the combined effects of Fengshen and the monsoon. Temperatures will drop appreciably to around 20 degrees Celsius in the urban areas mid-next week and a couple of degrees lower in the New Territories. The forecaster also said that the need to issue higher warning signals would be assessed based on the intensity of Fengshen, the proximity of gale-force winds to Hong Kong and changes in local wind conditions. “Fengshen will also start to turn southwestwards gradually under the influence of the monsoon, but there are uncertainties in the location of the turn,” it added.
Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist Chen-ning Yang, died in Beijing on Saturday at the age of 103. He was often ranked alongside Albert Einstein as one of the 20th century’s greatest physicists. In 1954, he co-authored a set of equations with the American physicist Robert Mills that turned out to be as important to physics as Einstein’s theory of relativity. The resulting Yang–Mills theory described how three of nature’s four fundamental forces — the electromagnetic, weak and strong interactions — operate in the subatomic world. It laid the mathematical foundation for what later became known as the Standard Model, the cornerstone of modern physics that unifies these forces and explains the behaviour of all known elementary particles.
ExxonMobil to examine 4th project for ways to increase production- Routledge Oct 18, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge has revealed that the company’s fourth offshore development, the Yellowtail project, is likely to follow the pattern of its three other Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSOs) where oil is being produced beyond nameplate capacity. Each vessel has a specific design rate, known as the safe operating limit that is outlined in environmental studies and other project documents. With blessings from the Government of Guyana (GoG), Exxon has increased production beyond those specific rates through a process known as ‘debottlenecking’. This technical process involves assessing the projects for ways to increase production. To date, Exxon has ramped up production on all three of the FPSOs approved prior to the ‘One Guyana’ vessel. According to the EMGL President, the company’s attention at the moment is on achieving safe plateau of the FPSO after which it will reassess its design for ways to push production beyond the vessel’s nameplate capacity. The One Guyana FPSO was designed to produce 250,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd). Routledge however noted, “As with all the facilities, once it’s up and running at its full capacity as design, we’ll look at it and see what’s the first of all, is the safe way to debottleneck, but then secondly is it an economic proposition to further debottleneck that facility, to improve the early rates of production.” He added, “That work hasn’t started yet. We’re focused just now on having established the stable operation, moving forward into the ramp up to full plateaus, that initial design rate so that then we can see, is there anything else left by way of potential capacity.” Payara, Exxon’s third project which commenced production on November 14, 2023, was designed to produce 220,000 (bpd) but Exxon has increased production to about 250,000 bpd. Similarly, both Liza One and Liza Two are producing above the design capacity. The Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for the two projects indicate that the Liza One and Liza Two projects were designed to safely operate at 120,000 and 220,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), respectively. Data on the Ministry of Natural Resources website for the month of September (most recent update shared) indicates that the projects are producing about 130,000 bpd and 250,000 bpd, respectively. Stakeholders have often raised concern over the increased production activities being conducted by the operator, touting the increased risk of an oil spill as a result. Beyond the environmental concerns, Attorney-at-Law, Christopher Ram also pointed out previously that insurance companies will refuse to offer compensation in the event of a spill, since Guyana allowed Exxon to breach the safety limits. Ram cautioned, “In petroleum production, there is a safety margin below the rated productive capacity of a well. Not only is there an increased risk that something can go wrong, but that when it does, the insurance companies will refuse to pay because you have breached the safety limit.” Meanwhile, for its part, the government believes debottlenecking is safe, as technical officers attached to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources examine the plans of the operator. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo addressed the subject at press a conference in May 2024. He said that “Last week I dealt with that issue and I said that my briefing is that before they ramped up production beyond rated capacity, that this was cleared with the Ministry. The Ministry assured me their technical officers examined it, I spoke with the EPA, they said they had examined it carefully too so they are aware and it was done with their approval. Both agencies the Ministry of Natural Resources and the EPA and they believe it was done and it’s safe.” To this end, Ram told Kaieteur News that he does not believe the former President understands the implications and consequences of breaching the safety limit of FPSOs. Read more here: https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2024/05/20/insurance-companies-will-refuse-to-compensate-guyana-for-oil-spill-damages-as-country-allowed-breach-of-safety-limits-chris-ram-warns/ 4th project, Alistair Routledge, ExxonMobi, FPSO, increase production, Yellowtail project
US Navy warship holding survivors from strike on Caribbean vessel, sources say Oct 18, 2025 News (Reuters) – The U.S. military is holding two survivors aboard a navy ship after rescuing them from a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean hit by a U.S. strike that killed two others, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The disclosure, which has not been previously reported, raises the possibility that the survivors from Thursday’s strike are the first prisoners of war in a conflict declared by President Donald Trump against a “narcoterrorist” threat he says is emanating from Venezuela. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump told reporters that the strike was against “a drug-carrying submarine built specifically for the transportation of massive amounts of drugs.” He did not comment on how many were killed or survived the strike. One of the sources said the vessel struck on Thursday moved below the water and was possibly a semi-submersible, which is a submarine-like vessel used by drug traffickers to avoid detection. Five sources familiar with the matter said the U.S. military staged a helicopter rescue to pick up the survivors of the attack and bring them back to the U.S. warship. Prior to Thursday’s operation, U.S. military strikes against suspected drug boats off Venezuela had not left any known survivors and videos presented by the Trump administration showed vessels being destroyed. The Trump administration has said the previous strikes killed 27 people, raising alarms among some legal experts and Democratic lawmakers, who question whether they adhere to the laws of war. The strikes come against the backdrop of a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean that includes guided missile destroyers, F-35 fighter jets, a nuclear submarine and around 6,500 troops as Trump escalates a standoff with the Venezuelan government. On Wednesday, Trump disclosed he had authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, adding to speculation in Caracas that the United States is attempting to topple Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In a letter this week to the United Nations’ 15-member Security Council, seen by Reuters, Venezuela’s U.N. Ambassador Samuel Moncada asked for a U.N. determination that the U.S. strikes off its coast are illegal and to issue a statement backing Venezuela’s sovereignty. Earlier this month, the Pentagon disclosed to Congress in a notification reviewed by Reuters that Trump has determined the United States is engaged in “a non-international armed conflict.” The document aimed to explain the Trump administration’s legal rationale for unleashing U.S. military force in the Caribbean. Less than a week ago, the Pentagon announced its counter-narcotics operations in the region would not be led by the Miami-based Southern Command, which oversees U.S. military activities in Latin America. Instead, the Pentagon said a task force was being created that would be led by II Marine Expeditionary Force, a unit capable of rapid overseas operations that is based at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. That decision came as a surprise to U.S. military-watchers, since a combatant command like Southern Command would normally lead any high-profile operations. On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the admiral who leads U.S. Southern Command will step down at the end of this year, two years ahead of schedule, in a surprise move. captive, Caribbean vessel, narcoterrorist, survivors, US Navy warship
Crespi quarterback Chase Curren (13) throws a pass against Salesian during a game at Crespi High School in Encino on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) By Staff reportUPDATED: October 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM PDT Take a look at some of the Southern California News Group’s top photos from the Week 8 games Friday, Oct. 17. San Dimas’ Jacob Gallegos, left, intercepts a ball intended for Northview’s Jacob Cortez, right, during a Valle Vista League game at San Dimas High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Crespi’s Oliver White (5) returns a kickoff as they host Salesian at Crespi High School in Encino on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Serra back Jayshawn Edwards with Heisman pose on this run against Chaminade during Mission League football game Friday Oct. 17, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) St. John Bosco’s Koa Malau’ulu throws under pressure from Santa Margarita’s Dash Fifita (0) and Isaia Vandermade (53) during a game at Santa Margarita High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer) Inglewood wide receiver Donovin Randolph rushes for a touchdown after making a big catch during the Sentinels’ game against Mira Costa on Oct. 17th, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Mission Viejo running back Davonte Curtis carries the ball for a touchdown during an Alpha League game against San Clemente on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Long Beach Polys Elijah Dawson (26) celebrates his touchdown as they take on Wilson in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer) St. John Bosco’s Carson Clark is tackled by Santa Margarita’s Logan Hirou during a game at Santa Margarita High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer) Crespi’s Tate Benjamin (21) pressures Salesian quarterback Donovan Shirley (12) in a game at Crespi High School in Encino on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) The Inglewood offense celebrates a touchdown during the Sentinels’ game against Mira Costa on Oct. 17th, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Chaminade’s Michael Bonnett draws facemask penalty on Serra’s Devohn Moutra in first half of Mission League football game Friday Oct. 17, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) Crespi quarterback Chase Curren (13) throws a pass against Salesian during a game at Crespi High School in Encino on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Santa Margarita’s Trent Mosley goes up over St. John Bosco’s Dorian Franklin during a game at Santa Margarita High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer) Serra QB Malik Tunai with big gain against Chaminade in Mission League football game Friday Oct. 17, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) Crespi’s Marcus Daley (7) makes a catch under pressure from Salesian’s Jaylen Crockwell (21) during their game at Crespi High School in Encino on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Northview’s Robert Lucero (2) tosses the ball during a Valle Vista League game against San Dimas at San Dimas High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) San Dimas’ Daniel Baeza (30) hangs onto the ball as he’s tackled during a Valle Vista League game against Northview at San Dimas High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Chaminade RB Ronnell Hewitt cuts thru Serra defense in Mission League football game Friday Oct. 17, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) Crespi’s Jaden Ayala (1) carries the ball against Salesian during a game at Crespi High School in Encino on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Wilsons Thomas Jones (1) tries to stop Long Beach Polys Jayden Coley (3) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer) San Clemente tight end Shane Kiley carries the ball during an Alpha League game against Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Northview’s Noah Esparza (20) avoids San Dimas’ Everett Higgins (33) as he carries the ball during a Valle Vista League game at San Dimas High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Chaminade QB Jeremy Mellelieu finds big hole in Serra defense during Mission League football game Friday Oct. 17, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) Serra receiver Duvay Williams looks over shoulder on his way to endzone against Chaminade in Mission League football game Friday Oct. 17, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) Mira Costa quarterback Liam Meeker rushes the ball during the Mustangs’ game against Inglewood on Oct. 17th, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) San Clemente wide receiver Jaxson Rex carries the ball after a catch during an Alpha League game against Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Crespi’s Somto Nwude (38) tries to sack Salesian quarterback Donovan Shirley (12) in a game at Crespi High School in Encino on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Inglewood wide receiver Allen Wilson runs with the ball during the Sentinels’ game against Mira Costa on Oct. 17th, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Chaminade QB Jeremy Mellalieu slings ball down field vs. Serra in Mission League football game Friday Oct. 17, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) Northview’s Isaiah Lucero (1) carries the ball against San Dimas during a Valle Vista League game at San Dimas High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) San Dimas’ Manny Garcia (15) fires offa pass during a Valle Vista League game against Northview at San Dimas High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Northview’s Isaiah Lucero, left, fights off San Dimas’ Josh Townsend as he scores a touchdown during a Valle Vista League game at San Dimas High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Wilsons Brandon Cruz (12) tries to race around Long Beach Polys defense in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer) Santa Margarita’s Trace Johnson throws during a game against St. John Bosco at Santa Margarita High School in Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer) Wilsons Jemel Grigsby (10) and Thomas Jones (1) ooks to stop Long Beach Polys Kymere Smith (12) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer) Inglewood wide receiver Allen Wilson rushes the ball during the Sentinels’ game against Mira Costa on Oct. 17th, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) San Clemente quarterback Eiler King throws the ball during an Alpha League game against Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Inglewood defensive back Iroc Cordova brings down the opposing runner during the Sentinels’ game against Mira Costa on Oct. 17th, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Serra back Devohn Moutra races 75 yards down sideline for TD against Chaminade in Mission League football game Friday Oct. 17, 2025 (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer) Northview’s Isaiah Lucero (1) carries the ball against San Dimas during a Valle Vista League game at San Dimas High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Mission Viejo running back Davonte Curtis carries the ball during an Alpha League game against San Clemente on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. 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Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 Football Round of 16 kicks off Today Oct 18, 2025 Sports – Battle for the quarterfinals spots begins (Kaieteur Sports) – The chase for Pee Wee football glory intensifies today as the Courts Optical Boys’ Under-11 Schools Football Tournament storms into its Round of 16 at the Ministry of Education (MoE) ground. After weeks of thrilling clashes and surprise upsets, the competition enters do-or-die territory. Sixteen teams return to the pitch with one goal in mind: a coveted spot in the quarterfinals. It’s win or go home. Powerhouses like St John the Baptist, West Ruimveldt Primary, Potaro Primary, and Tucville Primary remain unbeaten, but fearless challengers are circling. Teams such as Marian Academy, St Pius Primary, St Gabriel’s, St Theresa, and Stella Maris have shown they’re not intimidated by reputations, having already pulled off major upsets in the previous round. Over the past three weeks, the tournament has delivered nonstop action, and today’s eight Round of 16 matchups promise even more fireworks. The day kicks off with a blockbuster: St Pius Primary takes on undefeated Potaro Primary in what’s shaping up to be a fierce battle. Both teams are in form, but can St Pius pull off another upset? Next up, Stella Maris faces off against a well-oiled St John the Baptist side firing on all cylinders. The big question: can St John maintain their momentum? In one of the most evenly matched ties of the round, North Georgetown clashes with Agatash Primary in what’s expected to be a tightly contested affair. Then it’s Charity Primary, boasting an unbeaten run, against the disciplined defense of St Gabriel’s. Expect fireworks. Later, St Theresa meet West Ruimveldt in a game that has all the ingredients of a classic. With both teams in good form, match #44 could be one for the books. At 2:00 PM, the unpredictable Georgetown International Academy (GIA) takes the field against the always dangerous Tucville Primary. Meanwhile, dark horses Marian Academy and Leonora square off, each looking to extend their dream run. Rounding out the day’s fixtures is a high-stakes encounter between Santa Rosa and Redeemer Primary. With the reigning champions back to defend their title, all eyes will be on whether they can rise to the challenge. Launched on September 27, this year’s tournament has delivered drama, passion, and quality football—and today promises even more. Now in its 12th year of support, Courts Optical continues to lead the charge, with vital backing from MVP Sports, Demerara Mutual, Sky Tec Enterprise, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and Sterling Products Limited. The tournament is officially sanctioned by the Ministry of Education. Quarterfinal spots are up for grabs. Rivalries will flare. New heroes will emerge. The Petra Organisation, proud tournament coordinators, promises another unforgettable day of Pee Wee football magic. COURTS Optical, Pee Wee U11 Football, Potaro Primary, round-of-16, St Pius Primary
Wired earbuds have experienced a resurgence in popularity recently, and I often spot people opting for these over wireless buds on my commute. I can see why: music sounds better, more detailed through a good pair of wired earbuds, and they enable you to stream hi-res audio. But when you think of gaming and audio, your mind may naturally wander to the best wireless gaming headsets — but you also shouldn't underestimate wired buds, especially in-ear monitors. In-ear monitors, or IEMs for short, are ideal for detailed listening and for moments when you want to be able to spot details easily. IEMs in gaming are growing in popularity, and Sony has ventured into that sphere with the launch of the Sony Inzone E9s. The Inzone E9s are outstanding, and I couldn't help but award them 4.5/5 stars in my review. They're designed for FPS gaming, and they're fit for purpose and they're extremely comfortable too. But have they permanently replaced my on-ear headphones? No. It isn't because they're not good — they're great but they're not for everyone... or everything. Tiptoeing behind you Sony has designed the Inzone E9s specifically for first-person shooters and for competitive esports tournaments. Not only do they utilize 5mm dynamic drivers to deliver superior sound for FPS accuracy, but they also boast great noise isolation via specific eartips so you can concentrate on the task at hand. In games like Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, Cyberpunk 2077 and Borderlands 3, you can hear every gunshot, every footstep, every tiny movement. The Inzone E9s feature directional audio too, which means that sound travels from the left to right ear (and vice versa) depending on in-game positioning. I heard bullets whiz past my left ear, enemies sneaking up on me in my right ear, and all of this helped me strategize better. I could easily and quickly turn around to counter/block if I was fighting an enemy but heard someone else running towards me. Thanks to a wide frequency range of 10-20,000Hz, you can hear most frequencies too. In Alan Wake 2, I could clearly hear the Shadows walking softly around me when playing as Alan, and cultists scuttering loudly from left to right behind me when playing as Saga. These IEMs have thoroughly impressed me, and you can read all about the in-depth testing I conducted in my full Sony Inzone E9 review. For all-day gaming Picture this. You excitedly buy a pair of earbuds or a set of headphones. You put them in your ears or on your head. And that's when it hits you: you've just wasted your money on a headset that's so uncomfortable that it gives you an instant headache. We've all been there. Now imagine the complete opposite of that. You put a pair of earbuds in your ears. They fit snugly. They are, in fact, so comfortable that you end up wearing them for eight hours straight without feeling any pain. They become a part of you. That's exactly what using the Sony Inzone E9s feels like. Sporting an earhook design, the Inzone E9s hook over your ears and stay in place, and not once in my testing did they fall off. The hooks themselves are comfortable and don't dig into or poke the skin behind or around your ears. Also, the earbuds weigh just 0.16oz — that's very light. So if it's comfortable earbuds you're after, these are it. One tiny problem... I love the Sony Inzone E9 IEMs. They sound fantastic and they're very comfortable; what's not to love? Well, there's one tiny problem. The Inzone E9s have a very specific use-case: they're designed for FPS gaming only. While you can, of course, play your favorite RPGs, racing games, platformers, and other titles, I wouldn't recommend doing so, only because Sony hasn't designed them for non-FPS games. You see, the Inzone E9s don't pack punchy bass, which means they have a fairly hollow-sounding profile, and that isn't ideal for story-driven RPGs (my favorite genre). Playing games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei through the Inzone E9s didn’t evoke much emotion from me, and I didn't feel immersed in them. Background music didn't sound exciting and neither did emotional dialogue. My issue with the Inzone E9s relates to their price too. They're good value for money at $149 / £129, but if a person who is on the hunt for their first-ever gaming headset, they might see that price and assume it's a general, all-purpose pair of earbuds. And it isn't. If you do decide to buy the Inzone E9s, I'd recommend doing so as long as you have another all-purpose pair. Sorry Sony, but the Inzone E9s won't be replacing my Razer BlackShark V3 Pro anytime soon. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! More from Tom's Guide Best PS5 headsets in 2025I just tested Sony’s first-ever gaming in-ear monitors — and they impress in nearly every wayI gave the new Razer headset 5 stars — say hello to my dream gaming cans
GCB Select XI facing uphill task versus red-hot Essequibians today Oct 18, 2025 Sports 2025 GCB Queensway Senior Men’s Super50 Inter-county Tournament Round 5… (Kaieteur Sports) – The GCB Select XI will have their work cut out today when they square off against a scary-looking Essequibo team when the two sides collide today at the Lusignan Ground. After practically dismantling a strong Berbice unit, GCB Select XI will have their hands filled today against Essequibo who seems to have found their lane. Should the middle-order in skipper Kemol Savory, Kanhayia Ramkaran and possibly all-rounder Ricardo Adams after showing glimpses up the order; Essequibo should easily topple their opponents. Opener Kevon Boodie fresh off his cool half-century alongside power-hitter Quentin Sampson’s brutal fifty could possibly add to today’s match as their respective form will play a role going forward. GCB Select XI will also need to be mindful of the host of all-rounders in the Essequibo team, with Anthony Adams, Keemo Paul, the other Adams in Ricardo and Thaddeus Lovell all had double-digit scores in the last game. One huge factor is the depth of Essequibo’s bowling unit, with the left-arm trio of spinners in Golcharran Chulai and both Anthony Adams sharing 7 wickets to help wrap up an easy win against a far superior opponent in Berbice. With seamers Paul, Lovell and Ronsford Beaton capable of containing most batting attacks, the likes of Akshaya Persaud, Rampersaud Ramnauth, Captain Romario Deonarain, Afraz Ali Budhoo and Kwesi Mickle will have to step their game up for the Select XI. The Select XI seems to be finding their way as the tournament builds, posting almost 200 against the defending champs in their last match, but failed to contain Demerara who won by 9 wickets. Pacers Darwin Joseph, Joshua Jones and veteran first class pacer Carlos Larose will need to keep Essequibo under 250, given their almost 300-run total against a star-studded Berbice bowling attack. Facing a must win situation as crunch times approaches, the GCB XI will need to win this match with the bat and hope their bowlers can keep Essequibo at bay. Action bowls off from 9:00. (Clifton Ross) Akshaya Persaud, Anthony Adams, Essequibo, GCB Select XI, Kevon Boodie, Kwesi Mickle
LOS ANGELES — After nearly two weeks of exhibition games, the Lakers were finally able to have their long-awaited “dress rehearsal” with Friday night’s preseason finale against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. And it also offered insight into their expected started lineup when they host the Golden State Warriors in their regular-season opener on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers started Luka Doncic, Gabe Vincent, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton against the Kings – the first time they had what will be their full, healthy rotation of players when the regular season starts in light of LeBron James being sidelined to start the season because of the sciatica (nerve pain/injury) on his right side. Rookie forward Adou Thiero will also be sidelined to start the season as his left knee swelling improves. Coach JJ Redick didn’t have an update on the status of second-year guard Bronny James, who suffered a sprained ankle during the second half of Tuesday’s preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns. “It’s important to get used to the normal process of a game day, going through shootaround, our film and shootaround, our pregame presentation, all that stuff is really important,” Redick said pregame. “And then just having your rotation guys play together for longer stretches. Again, we say this all the time: it doesn’t really matter who we play, it’s just us, right? We’re working on us.” While Doncic, Reaves and Ayton had been viewed as locks for the first unit, and Hachimura was an incumbent starter from last year’s team and finished the 2023-24 season as a starter too, the inclusion of Vincent in the first unit in light of James’ absence was the biggest surprise. But Vincent, who is entering his third season with the Lakers, has had a strong preseason, including scoring 18 points in the opening 4½ minutes of Wednesday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas. Vincent entered Friday averaging 17 points (50% shooting from 3-point range on 7.3 attempts per game) and 3.3 assists in the three preseason games he played in. “He’s steady – there’s a steadiness that is required to stay sane,” Redick said before Friday’s game regarding what younger teammates can learn from Vincent. “There’s a steadiness that’s required to gain the respect of your teammates and coaches. There’s a steadiness that’s evident that can literally infiltrate the culture of the team. And Gabe is part of that. He’s had an unbelievable preseason. He’s done a phenomenal job. “And I think, too, his professionalism. You watch that guy do a rep in practice, a rep in an individual workout, everything is just top notch. He’s growing as a leader, and I’m really excited that there’s a comfort level now in year three, a comfort level coming off last year where he got to play for most of the season. You’re kind of seeing that manifest in the preseason.” Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber were available on Friday after dealing with quadriceps ailments. Kleber had been sidelined for nearly the entire training camp and preseason because of the injury, telling reporters on Friday that he was cleared. The 6-foot-10 German big man, who the Lakers acquired as part of the trade for Doncic last February, was sidelined for three months last season because of a fractured right foot. “I was very frustrated,” Kleber said. “I put in a lot of work to have something happen like that. But you can’t always control everything. All I can do is put in the work and do my best. The same goes for coming back rehabbing and getting back into game shape.” More to come on this story.
It was over four centuries ago to the day Saturday that Filipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time. Now, Filipino Americans are working to sustain a cultural footprint. During celebration of October's Filipino American History Month, many Filipinos are seeking their cities' acknowledgment of “Filipino Towns” — a cultural district designation similar to Chinatowns, Japantowns and Koreatowns that highlights the contributions of expat and immigrant populations to a major city's overall identity. That recognition can be through landmarks, event support or even permanent signage. Three years ago, Los Angeles' Historic Filipinotown — first designated as a neighborhood in 2002 — constructed a gateway arch, and Little Manila in New York City's Queens borough debuted an official street sign. Now, Las Vegas has joined the club. An official “Filipino Town Cultural District” street sign was unveiled last week to great fanfare — six months after Clark County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution affirming the distinction. “That was a great day,” Rozita Lee, the original Filipino Town Las Vegas board president, recalled about the county's approval. “A great day because we realized that the government actually recognized us Filipinos as a valid, solid entity here in Nevada. We were all so happy.” Making the case for Filipino Towns Lee, 90, has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years. She has seen a 1.2-mile (1.6-kilometer) corridor east of the Strip blossom with Filipino small businesses, a radio station and chains like Seafood City supermarket and Jollibee. Last year, the Filipino Town board's first step was to gather data to bolster their proposal. Filipinos are the largest Asian group in metro Las Vegas with over 200,000. They also spread the word among business owners. “We visited the people that were in the area because we had to knock on doors and let them know of the possibility of this area being named Filipino Town, and would they support,” Lee said. “Everybody said yes.” Now resigned from the board, Lee is currently planning a Filipino American Museum. Current board president Bernie Benito is looking forward to making Filipino Town a site that tourists will consider. “What we’re going to try to do is just to promote it culturally. We’re going to entice developers, investors to come into the area in order to set up their businesses,” Benito said. Filipino Towns were few compared to other ethnic ‘towns’ Filipino scouts on a Spanish galleon — a heavy, square-rigged sailing ship — landed on Oct. 18, 1587, in Morro Bay, California, likely making them the first known Asian people to reach the U.S. It would be nearly 200 years until Filipinos settled here starting in Louisiana and the West Coast. Pre-World War II, there were some Filipino enclaves made up mostly of single men. They were not as prevalent as Chinatowns and Japantowns. A lot of them either were demolished or floundered as some men moved away, said Joseph Bernardo, an adjunct professor in Asian Pacific American Studies at Loyola Marymount University. U.S. colonial rule over the Philippines from 1898 to 1946 led to Filipinos studying English and assimilating to Western culture. “They have a command of English that doesn’t necessarily tie them to an ethnic economy to survive in the United States,” Bernardo said. “They can get jobs as nurses and accountants and lawyers and doctors, et cetera, with greater ease than other Asian immigrants.” The U.S. Census estimates 4.5 million Filipino people live in the U.S. and less than half are immigrants. Registered nurse is the most common occupation, according to AAPI Data, a research and policy organization. “More Filipino Americans care about cultural pride and want a community space to reflect that,” said Bernardo. Today, there are several Filipino Towns, some more active than others. Stockton, California's once vibrant Little Manila was torn down by a crosstown freeway in the 1970s. But there are historic walking tours hosted by advocacy group Little Manila Rising. In San Francisco, an artist-driven Filipino Cultural Heritage District known as SOMA Pilipinas includes a community center and public art works. Toronto, Canada, also has an active Little Manila. Why cultural markers and landmarks matter Over two dozen residents excitedly posed for pictures in May in front of a brand new Seattle Streetcar outfitted in a “Filipinotown”-branded wrap. For them, it was a concrete symbol of their Filipinotown, which the Seattle City Council formally recognized in 2017. Devin Cabanilla, executive director of Filipinotown Seattle, is also a contract worker for King County Metro Transit. He applied to get the special streetcar. “I think having that streetcar has really jump-started us because I mean to some extent the general public doesn’t care. So what if you have some law that says you’re Filipinotown? What are the visible markers of it?” Cabanilla said. “People do want something tangible.” Cabanilla's great aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Fred Cordova, are credited with creating Filipino American History Month in 1992 through their organization, the Filipino American National Historical Society. Filipinotown is part of Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Besides restaurants and shops, Cabanilla hopes visitors stop to appreciate landmarks like the Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge, named after the writer who advocated for Filipino independence. Or Uncle Bob’s Place, an affordable apartment building named for local Filipino American civil rights activist Bob Santos. Future goals for Filipinotown include an official sign, events like poetry sessions and a summer block party. “Our primary vision is to bring back the solidarity that we had when the International District was in its heyday and it was a multicultural place,” Cabanilla said. “I need white people to understand it is not just Chinese, Japanese, East Asian stuff. It has always included Filipinos supporting and living in the district.”
China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the defence ministry said on Friday. He Weidong, who was the vice-chair of the powerful Central Military Commission, is the most senior official targeted so far in an ongoing anti-graft drive against Chinese military leaders. The nine officials are suspected of serious crimes involving exceptionally large sums of money, defense ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said in a statement posted online. Their cases have been investigated and referred to military prosecutors for review and prosecution, Mr Zhang said. Government anti-corruption drives have become a signature policy of Chinese leader Xi Jinping since he came to power in 2012. Thousands of officials have been purged, including high-profile political rivals. Mr He, who was elevated to the Central Military Commission in 2022, has not been seen in public for months – often the first indication an official is in trouble. The announcement on Friday was the first confirmation of what had happened to him. He also was one of the 24 members of the Politburo, the second-highest Communist Party body after the seven-member Politburo Standing Committee. He was formerly head of the Eastern Theatre Command, which holds primary responsibility for operations against Taiwan should hostilities break out. The eight other dismissed officials include the director of the Central Military Commission's political work department, Miao Hua, who was put under investigation last November. The commission, chaired by Mr Xi, is the top military body in China. “The offenses were of grave nature, with extremely harmful consequences,” Mr Zhang said. He did not provide details of the alleged crimes. The announcement comes just days before the party's Central Committee holds a major meeting in Beijing to map out the country's goals for the next five years. Eight of the nine military leaders removed on Friday were members of the Central Committee. High-ranking officers occupy an elevated position in Chinese politics and can command extensive privileges, official and unofficial. Analysts say the anti-corruption campaign, which is popular with the public, has also been used to enforce loyalty to Mr Xi among party and government officials. In June last year, China announced that former defence minister Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe had been expelled from the Communist Party over charges of corruption.
A Wikipedia conference descended into chaos Friday after an Ohio man wearing an “anti-contact non-offending pedophile” flag jumped on stage with a gun before reportedly turning it on himself, according to multiple reports. Friday morning in Manhattan, WikiConference North America 2025 kicked off at Civic Hall, but just as the opening ceremony began, an armed man stormed the stage, NBC News reported. The suspect, allegedly 27-year-old Connor Weston, reportedly held the gun while declaring, “I’m a non-contact pedophile. I want to kill myself,” according to the New York Post. The man had been wearing a flag reading “anti-contact non-offending pedophile,” with colors similar to the “MAPs” flag, also known as “minor-attracted persons.” NBC News noted he also allegedly wore a MAPs flag on his back with the same message. (RELATED: ‘Pedo Hunters’ — Daily Caller Doc Gives Inside Look Into The Activist-Vigilantes Tracking Our Sickest Criminals) “People started yelling, ‘Get down, get down!’ and people started ducking behind their chairs,” journalism professor Bill Adair, who had been in attendance, told The New York Times. A man, identified by The New York Times as Wikipedia contributor Richard Knipel, then rushed the stage, grabbing the gunman as fellow contributor Andrew Lih also stepped in to help. “Upon arrival, it was reported to police that an unidentified male was observed with a firearm. An individual was taken into custody. There were no shots fired or injuries reported. There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing,” the New York Police Department (NYPD) told the Daily Caller News Foundation. While officials took the suspect into custody, the NYPD has not confirmed his motives. According to The New York Times, the gunman told the audience he planned to harm himself in protest of Wikipedia’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on pedophiles. The site has a rule for editors stating that those “who identify themselves as pedophiles will be blocked and banned indefinitely.” “Wikipedia regards the safety of children using the site as a key issue. Wikipedia does not tolerate inappropriate adult–child relationships,” the rule states. Following the incident, Wikipedia canceled the remaining Friday events “due to unforeseen circumstances” but noted the conference is expected to continue Saturday. In a statement to NBC News, Wikipedia said participants are safe and thanked those who stepped in to help. “The rest of today’s program is cancelled, and there will be additional security as well as law enforcement onsite for the remainder of the event,” the statement to NBC News said. Wikipedia declined to confirm whether the armed man had any affiliation with the company, according to NBC News. All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
Bulawayo – Luveve residents are reeling following the brutal murders of two men at Chigumira Business Centre in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police have confirmed that the incident, which took place outside Kidza Nightclub, was captured on CCTV and have launched a manhunt for approximately seven suspects believed to be artisanal gold miners. The deceased have been identified as Bishop Ncube, 46, of Lobengula West, and Malach Ndlovu, 40, of Luveve. According to Bulawayo deputy police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Thandekile Ndlovu, the two men were drinking at the nightclub when a violent altercation broke out around 2 AM. “On Tuesday at around 2AM, a 39-year-old male from Old Luveve was at Chigumira Shopping Centre with his friends when he was approached by an unknown woman who informed him that there was a fight between the now deceased and seven unidentified male adults, who appeared to be illegal miners. The informant found Ncube lying on the ground, bleeding profusely from a stab wound on the forehead and a deep cut on the left thigh,” said Assistant Inspector Ndlovu. The informant transported Ncube to Mpilo Central Hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Police were then called to the scene to investigate. “During subsequent investigations at the scene, police officers observed blood at the entrance of a local bar. Following the trail of blood, they discovered the second body. The deceased, Malach Ndlovu, aged 40, of Luveve, was found lying with deep stab wounds. His body was taken to Mpilo Central Hospital for a post-mortem,” Assistant Inspector Ndlovu added. Officers followed a blood trail from the bar which led them to Ndlovu’s body, found nearby with deep stab wounds. Tapiwanashe Mapfumo, the proprietor of Kidza Nightclub, confirmed that surveillance footage captured the violence. “The footage shows a group of people arguing before one of the men collapsed. We will leave it to the police to carry out further investigations,” he said. When a Chronicle news crew arrived at the scene yesterday morning, Luveve residents were still reeling from the incident. Standing in small groups, residents recounted the violent scenes that had unfolded outside their homes in the early hours. “There is a trail of blood outside a money exchange booth, and two bricks that may have been used in the attack also have blood on them,” said local resident Mr Enock Mpofu. He said he heard commotion outside the nightclub around 1 AM but dismissed it as a typical drunken brawl. “Police collected the body of the other man a few metres from the nightclub, where it’s believed he collapsed after being attacked. A lot of illegal gold miners drink at the nightclub, so, violent confrontations are common,” he added. Chigumira Business Centre, famed for its braai spots and pulsating nightlife, has become a favourite haunt for revellers chasing township vibes. However, locals say it now has a darker edge as crime rises. Residents’ association leader Mrs Petronella Mguni said the community was disturbed by the violent acts that claimed two lives. She said some entertainment venues in the area operate late into the night, often resulting in fights. “The nightclubs must adhere to the legal closing times to prevent unruly behaviour by patrons who drink late and end up fighting. We don’t feel safe living in an area where people can be murdered and the attackers vanish without a trace,” said Mrs Mguni. Another resident, Ms Nomvelo Moyo, said the use of illegal substances and drugs was fuelling violence in the area. “People come from all over Bulawayo to drink here, and some don’t think twice about committing serious crimes because they have no family ties in Luveve. Bottles of bronco are scattered everywhere in the morning, a sign that people are abusing illegal substances,” said Ms Moyo. BronCleer, commonly known as bronco, is a cough syrup widely abused —especially by youths — to get intoxicated. Police have urged anyone with information to contact the nearest station as the manhunt continues. Assistant Inspector Ndlovu also appealed to the public to resolve disputes amicably rather than resorting to violence, which leads to unnecessary loss of life. “We also urge the public to resolve disputes amicably rather than resorting to violence, which leads to unnecessary loss of life,” she said.