Al-Shabab – the deadliest Islamic extremist group in Africa – claimed responsibility.
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D.C.’s pioneering ‘Baby Bonds’ plan aims to narrow wealth gap
Each enrolled child will receive up to $25,000 when they reach 18 that can be used to for higher education, to invest in a business or make a mortgage down payment.
China plans cloud seeding to protect grain crop from drought
Seeds will be sprayed with chemicals and a ‘water retaining agent’ to limit evaporation.
Singapore to decriminalize sex between men but won’t allow same-sex marriage
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says ‘private sexual behavior between consenting adults does not raise any law and order issue’ and promises the repeal won’t change how marriage is defined in the country.
Lopez and Affleck celebrate marriage with friends, family
The couple were officially married last month in Las Vegas.
Monkeypox can spread to dogs, doctors report
Pets that come into contact with a symptomatic person should be kept away from other animals and people for 21 days.
Immigration advocates sue LexisNexis over personal data
The complaint – filed in Illinois – says the data broker sold information that included Social Security numbers, vehicle collision records and correctional bookings.
Kenyan opposition leader says he will challenge close election loss
The electoral commission chairman declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner on Monday but four commissioners assert the chairman’s math doesn’t add up.
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in U.S.
Though expected to be slightly less expensive, cost is still an obstacle as the device and fitting services can run more than $5,000 and insurance coverage is minimal.
Inflation Reduction Act may have little impact on inflation
Lower deficits usually lower inflation but the Congressional Budget Office determined this month that the changes would have a ‘negligible’ impact this year and next.