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AI avatar tried to argue a case before New York court — but judges weren’t having it

AI avatar tried to argue a case before New York court — but judges weren’t having it

It took only seconds for the judges on a New York appeals court to realize that the man addressing them from a video screen — a person about to present an argument in a lawsuit — not only had no law degree, but didn’t exist at all.The latest bizarre chapter in the awkward arrival of artifi

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The big problem with judging people by their ‘gang tattoos’

The big problem with judging people by their ‘gang tattoos’

Tattoos are an unreliable marker of gang membership, writes professor of LawThe United States deported 238 Venezuelan men on three flights to El Salvador on March 15, 2025, claiming that they were members of the T

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The Village Boy Who Rose to Guard Uganda's Money: Meet Michael Atingi-Ego and Why M7 Appointed Him

The Village Boy Who Rose to Guard Uganda's Money: Meet Michael Atingi-Ego and Why M7 Appointed Him

President Museveni named Michael Atingi-Ego as Bank of Uganda Governor yesterday. "We trust his leadership will strengthen our financial systems," Museveni said during the announcement.Michael Atingi-Ego grew up h

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M23 allows SADC forces to withdraw with ammunition

M23 allows SADC forces to withdraw with ammunition

KINSHASA, DRC | The March 23 Movement (M23) has allowed Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces, who were defeated in Goma City and neighboring areas, to withdraw with their ammunition.This is contain

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Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Corruption at Makerere University

Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Corruption at Makerere University

The State Minister for Ethics and Integrity, Rose Lilly Akello, has instructed the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to launch an investigation into corruption claims at Makerere University. This follows widespread allegations of bribery, irregular promotion

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Makerere Student Takes Over Vice Chancellor’s Office for 2 Days

Makerere Student Takes Over Vice Chancellor’s Office for 2 Days

Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i

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Makerere Power Struggle Deepens as Nawangwe Blocks Permanent Deputies

Makerere Power Struggle Deepens as Nawangwe Blocks Permanent Deputies

The leadership crisis at Makerere University has taken a troubling turn as Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe continues to resist the appointment of permanent Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs), leaving key positions in limbo for nearly eight years.

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Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation

Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation

Despite covering only 2 percent of the world’s land area, Uganda boasts a rich variety of flora that serves as a foundation for food security, medicine, water conservation, and biodiversity sustenance.Uganda has identified 42 Important Plant Areas (IPAs), criti

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"Besides Hon. Ssemujju, NRM Can Out-seat Any MP in Kampala" – Hon. Tinkasimire

"Besides Hon. Ssemujju, NRM Can Out-seat Any MP in Kampala" – Hon. Tinkasimire

Hon. Barnabas Tinkasimire, the Member of Parliament for Buyaga County, appeared on NBS TV’s Morning Breeze with Simon Kaggwa Njala, where he shared his thoughts on various pressing topics in Uganda’s political sphere.

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"He Should Have Called Me First," Dr. Deus Kamunyu Protests 'Malicious' Suspension by Nawangwe

"He Should Have Called Me First," Dr. Deus Kamunyu Protests 'Malicious' Suspension by Nawangwe

Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious institution, is facing controversy over accusations of corruption and governance issues. The suspension of Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a member of the University Council, has caused concern and raised que

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