Opportunity Laugh Kenyans

‘We take every opportunity to laugh’: why Kenyans are embracing standup comedy in turbulent times

New venues and a fresh wave of comedians are winning huge audiences in Nairobi and beyond. KK knows that a well-told colonial joke can excite a Kenyan crowd. “I love how white people discover stuff ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

Campaign 2024, just for laughs

It's almost over! "Sunday Morning" Jane Pauley looks back at how TV's comics and late-night hosts have viewed the 2024 presidential election.

Why Were Trump Voters Laughing?

It’s hard to understand why so many people loved the crudest insults.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Angry Kenyans' comments crash Senate email address

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Kenyan activist freed after night in police custody

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Kenyan court clears the way for a new deputy president to take office

A court in Kenya has cleared the way for a new deputy president to take office despite a continuing court case challenging the impeachment of the previous deputy president

World - ABC News - October 31

Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui, Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands win 2024 NYC Marathon

Chepkirui defeated defending champion Hellen Obiri in the final stretch, while Nageeye pulled ahead of 2022 winner Evans Chabet for the win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.

A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.

Challenged on death of Dawn Sturgess, Russia’s ambassador appears to laugh and dismisses inquiry

In a wide-ranging interview with Laura Kuenssberg, Andrei Kelin also accuses the UK of “waging war” on Russia by supporting Ukraine.

Charlamagne tha God laughs off claim Trump is not racist: 'It's hysterical'

Radio host Charlamagne tha God blasted Lara Trump on Monday for claims that her father-in-law, former President Trump, is not racist. In an interview on "The Breakfast Club," the younger Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Live, Laugh, Love signs: the worst interiors trend of all time?

Motivational slogans fared badly in a new survey – but how did they rate compared with leopard-print rugs and colourful bathroom suites?. Name: “Live, Laugh, Love” signs.. Age: About 15 ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

German Cabinet agrees draft bill to crack down on laughing gas

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Four Verts: Don't laugh but Dolphins still have a shot at playoffs

The bones of a playoff roster are still very much there. Since Tua Tagovailoa’s return in Week 8, the Dolphins are back to being a functional team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Palmer 'frustrated' by lack of England opportunity

Cole Palmer has said that he was "frustrated" by the lack of opportunities given to him with England during the country's run to the final of Euro 2024.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

‘I want to inspire’: Jackline Juma on historic manager’s job in men’s Kenyan Premier League

Division’s first female coach discusses the reaction from the club’s players and fans and why she is not feeling pressure. “I can say so far so good,” Jackline Juma says, two and a half months ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

2024 New York City Marathon results: Dutchman Abdi Nageeye, Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui notch first major wins

The last major marathon of 2024 featured a pair of surprise winners

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

The index fund cushion is an equal opportunity booster for stocks

S&P 500 index and ETF money is oblivious to stock valuations of any kind and ignorant to upgrades and downgrades.

Business - CNBC - October 20

In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity

Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businesses

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Harris campaign ‘blowing the opportunity,’ says Gov. Sununu

Sununu pointed to recent instances where Harris has struggled to distinguish herself from President Joe Biden.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

There’s a ‘generational opportunity’ for investors in this sector, says JPMorgan

Look to real estate as stocks’ high valuations means they may not offer great returns in coming years

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Green cards for international graduates: A rare bipartisan opportunity

Allowing foreign graduates to stay and work in the U.S. is not only fair but also a smart economic strategy.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

The UK has new opportunities with the new Trump administration

Yet, it is vital for the U.K. to continue to develop that relationship and we have much to offer the new President Trump.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Deep Democratic bench gets opportunity in political wilderness

For the first time in four years, Democrats are leaderless. But chaos is a ladder, as the saying goes, and the party is packed with climbers.

Where Some See Taboos, They See Opportunity

The founders of Starface took the shame out of blemishes. Now, they’re hoping to make it less risky to use recreational drugs and alcohol.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

DeMar DeRozan laughs off swipe from Drake, who apparently hasn't forgiven 'Not Like Us' appearance

DeRozan appeared in both the 'Not Like Us' music video and at Kendick Lamar's 'Pop Out' concert.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

‘People feel terrible. They want to laugh’: can comedy make light of Trump 2.0?

A second Donald Trump presidency may be darker than the first, but his victory has unleashed the creative energies of satirists and standups . “When Trump first won, there was almost a novelty to ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Aaron Rodgers laughs off "Red Line" social-media message from Mike Williams

Steelers receiver Mike Williams sent a social-media message to his former quarterback after catching a game-winning touchdown pass in his debut with Pittsburgh.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Can they keep up the laughs at a gloomy time? Mythic Quest returns for Season 4

Apple TV+ today announced that the fourth season of its hit comedy Mythic Quest will debut on January 29.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Young workers see opportunity in blue-collar jobs. Some overlook the pitfalls.

Elevated college costs and a tough job market for entry-level professionals have some questioning the value of a college degree and the white-collar work that it typically leads to.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Harris’s ‘Opportunity Agenda for Black Men’ ignores capitalism's realities

Rather than promoting capitalist fiction long debunked, the Harris-Walz campaign should craft a platform that tackles the realities of racial capitalism — a system built on exploiting race for ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Foreign appliance maker on Trump tariffs: Risks, opportunities, ‘but mostly uncertainty’

A Swedish appliance maker with factories in the U.S. doesn’t know quite what to make of the possibility of new tariffs in a second Trump presidency.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

American Catholic voters present complex opportunities for Trump, Harris: Academics

The Catholic community has gone through numerous changes throughout the decade and shown major divisions on political issues according to acdemics.

AMD's post-earnings slide is a buying opportunity. Here's why

Wall Street's reaction to the quarter continues an up-and-down month for shares of the AI chipmaker.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Reeves to promise ‘wealth and opportunity for all’ in major tax-raising budget

Having announced minimum wage boost, chancellor to say she can spare working people from tax rises. Autumn budget live: latest news updates The UK’s national minimum wage is to rise by a ...