Every Why We’ve Asked

My name is Penny. I was thirty-one when I met Lex, and nothing in my life prepared me for what loving him would mean. It’s past midnight. Lex is asleep beside me, breathing softly, one arm flung possessively over my waist, just like he has a right to be here. Like I belong here. The familiar scent of his expensive cologne, mingled with sleep, usually soothes me. Tonight, it chokes. He’d been distant lately. More trips, fewer calls. Missed connections. Excuses that sounded pla

Are we on the brink of another global health crisis? Recent outbreaks of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows, poultry workers, and...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept; it's here, influencing every facet of our lives. Yet, as its capabilities expand, so do the debates over how to regulate it. A group of policymakers and professionals discuss AI policies and regulation around a circular table The very attempt to govern this transformative force ignites fierce, fundamental disagreements, revealing deep fissures in how humanity perceives its future and its tools. Regulating AI isn't merely

“His lies were small at first. Like pebbles in a shoe – annoying, but ignorable.” Silent journey, broken trust, quiet healing The engine...

Remember when success meant a crisp handshake, a gold watch, and a cubicle that slowly morphed into a corner office? Gen Z just swiped...

A volatile confrontation between Israel and Iran threatens the stability of an entire region. For Israel, Iran is not just a rival; it...

Following the rejection of privatization agenda after public participation and legislative review, the choice of leasing of government sugar factories has come with its fair share of challenges in western Kenya. Questions pertaining to how, to who and for how long remain unanswered. In this writing though, I delve into the why it's necessary. The year is 1999 and our 10-acre cane farm, a ratoon of 1997, has overgrown beyond 24 months and the whole village has descended upon i

You’d think governments, entrusted with trillions in taxes and millions of lives, would be the apex predators of data. Yet the average...

Recycling fails not because people don’t care, but because the system keeps acting like a used-car lot - good promises, dodgy parts, and...

Imagine a city where public transport is so efficient, you could set your watch by the bus arrivals. Now, contrast that with a city where...

While you're busy doomscrolling through cat videos and conspiracy theories, tech companies are orchestrating a symphony of manipulation,...

In the digital age, your smartphone may know more about your health than your doctor does. With TikTok's algorithm tracking your every...