Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman, Author at Georgia times

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Investments and Business

GM Profit Down Following $1.1 Billion Tariff Hit

General Motors (GM), a leading global car manufacturer, has recently experienced a marked decline in its profit margins. This decrease was primarily driven by the economic consequences of tariffs, especially…

U.S. program to combat HIV/AIDS survives Trump's latest round of cuts

Health

U.S. efforts against HIV/AIDS withstand Trump’s newest budget cuts

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The U.S. government’s flagship HIV/AIDS response program has avoided a proposed budget cut under the Trump administration’s broader efforts to retract federal spending. The ongoing debate over the program’s funding…

Bad Bunny Assumes First Position in Ballet Flats

Fashion and Trends

Bad Bunny Rocks First Position in Ballet Flats

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Bad Bunny, the global music phenomenon known for pushing the boundaries of both sound and style, has once again captured attention—this time not with a chart-topping single or sold-out tour,…

Irish government reveals how Apple tax windfall will be spent

Economy

Irish government unveils Apple tax windfall spending priorities

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The Irish government has announced how it intends to allocate the multi-billion-euro tax settlement received from Apple, a long-disputed windfall that has drawn global attention. The funds, which stem from…

A couple were accused of having an ‘illicit’ relationship. Their community allegedly shot them dead

Social Responsibility

Community Allegedly Executes Couple Over ‘Illicit’ Relationship Accusations

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In a disturbing incident in southwestern Balochistan, Pakistan, a couple was reportedly executed by local men over an “illicit” relationship—actions allegedly directed by a tribal elder. A video of the…

'We haven't gone beyond her': How the plays of Sarah Kane sent shockwaves through the 1990s

Culture and Entertainment

‘We haven’t gone beyond her’: Exploring the Lasting Impact of Sarah Kane’s 1990s Plays

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In the 1990s, the theatre world underwent a dramatic shift, largely influenced by the plays of Sarah Kane. Known for her raw, uncompromising exploration of human suffering, Kane’s work broke…

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, drowns aged 54

Culture and Entertainment

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show celebrity, drowns at 54 years old

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, well-known for his iconic performance as Theo Huxtable in the revolutionary series The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54 due to a drowning accident. His…

China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

International

World’s largest dam being built in China, Indian authorities concerned

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

China has initiated the construction of what is expected to become the world’s largest hydroelectric dam, a monumental infrastructure project located near its southwestern border. While the development represents a…

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in the east

Social Responsibility

Permanent ceasefire in eastern Congo: Rebels backed by Rwanda sign declaration of principles

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In a region long scarred by conflict, a step toward peace has emerged. Armed factions operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), some with alleged backing from neighboring…