‘SNL’ Alum Chris Redd is speaking out about getting assaulted in NYC three years ago — and he’s ruling out as a suspect his ex-pal — Kenan Thompson — in the unsolved case. Chris was in New York City on Wednesday night when a photog asked him…
Today is Thursday, the 15th of January of 2026,
January 15 is the 15th day of the year
350 days remain until the end of the year
63 days until spring begins
Sunrise at 7:23:51 am
and sunset will be at 5:15:57 pm.
We will have 9 hours and 52 minutes of daylight
The solar transit will be at 12:19:54 pm.
Water temperature in San Francisco Bay today is 52.7°F.
The first low tide will be at 1:58 am at 3.43 feet
The first high tide will be at 7:39 am at 6.11 feet
The next low tide at 3:12 pm at -0.29 feet
and the final high tide at Ocean Beach will be at 10:24 pm at 4.63 feet
The Moon is currently 10.1% visible
It’s a Waning Crescent moon
We’ll have a New Moon in 3 days on Sunday the 18th of January of 2026 at 11:52 am
Today is….
Get to Know Your Customers Day
Humanitarian Day
National Bagel Day
National Booch Day
National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
National Hat Day
National Pothole Day in the UK
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
Wikipedia Day
Today is also….
Arbor Day in Egypt
Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria
Army Day in India
John Chilembwe Day in Malawi
Korean Alphabet Day in North Korea
Ocean Duty Day in Indonesia
Teacher’s Day in Venezuela
If today is your birthday, Happy Birthday To You! You share your special day with….
1622 – Molière, French actor and playwright (died 1673
1902 – Saud of Saudi Arabia (died 1969)
1908 – Edward Teller, Hungarian-American physicist and academic (died 2003)
1909 – Jean Bugatti, German-French engineer (died 1939)
1909 – Gene Krupa, American drummer, composer, and actor (died 1973)
1913 – Lloyd Bridges, American actor (died 1998)
1918 – Gamal Abdel Nasser, Egyptian colonel and politician, second President of Egypt (died 1970)
1929 – Martin Luther King Jr., American minister and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1968)
1941 – Captain Beefheart, American singer-songwriter, musician, and artist (died 2010)
1945 – Vince Foster, American lawyer and political figure (died 1993)
1945 – Princess Michael of Kent
1947 – Andrea Martin, American-Canadian actress, singer, and screenwriter
1957 – Mario Van Peebles, Mexican-American actor and director
1971 – Regina King, American actress
1981 – Pitbull, American rapper and producer
1984 – Ben Shapiro, American author and commentator
….and on this day in history….
1759 – The British Museum opens to the public.
1782 – Superintendent of Finance Robert Morris addresses the U.S. Congress to recommend establishment of a national mint and decimal coinage.
1870 – Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with a donkey (“A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion”) for Harper’s Weekly.
1889 – The Coca-Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, is incorporated in Atlanta.
1892 – James Naismith publishes the rules of basketball.
1908 – The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority becomes the first Greek-letter organization founded and established by African American college women.
1962 – The Derveni papyrus, Europe’s oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece.
1967 – The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles. The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35–10.
1981 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity at the Vatican led by Lech Wałęsa.
2001 – Wikipedia, a free wiki content encyclopedia, is launched
The debate surrounding the authenticity of the image of John Chilembwe on Malawian currency has been attracting mixed reactions from different quarters. Some Malawians question whether the image aligns with several other available images of Chilembwe. Maybe the one on the currency went ‘ku HD’. However, here is what a political analyst, Wonderful Mkhutche, has to say on those sentiments.
“The one on the currency is John Chilembwe. Arguing against this is trivial for people who do not have substance to talk about the life of John Chilembwe. There are so many things to talk about Chilembwe,” says Mkhutche.
He further argues that Malawians should continue remembering Chilembwe as an autonomist who gave his life for the country’s scuffle.
“We should remember Chilembwe as a nationalist who gave his life for this country’s struggle. We too should have the same spirit,” he posits.
Meanwhile, John Chilembwe was born in Chiradzulu district in June 1871, though some quarters argue that it is not the exact year Chilembwe was born, as in those days it was hard to keep records of one’s age. According to the Dictionary of African History Biography, around 1880, Chilembwe became a pupil at the Church of Scotland mission in Blantyre, but he was converted by Joseph Booth, a British Baptist missionary, and became his assistant from 1892 until 1895.
Booth worked for a number of churches and had no denominational loyalty; he taught a radical equality that resonated with Chilembwe’s own sense of black pride. In 1897, Booth took Chilembwe to the United States, where a Baptist church sponsored him through Virginia Theological College. Here, he seems to have come into contact with contemporary African-American thinking, especially that of Booker T. Washington.
He returned to Nyasaland in 1900 as an ordained Baptist and founded the Providence Industrial Mission, which developed into seven schools.
Events after 1912 disillusioned Chilembwe. A famine in 1913 brought great hardship and starvation to many peasant farmers. Mozambican refugees flooded into Nyasaland, and Chilembwe deeply resented the way they were exploited by white plantation owners. When World War I broke out the following year, Africans were conscripted into the British army, and Chilembwe protested both from the pulpit and in the local press.
The white landowners were infuriated by his nationalist appeal, and several of his schools were burned down. Added to personal problems of declining health, financial difficulties, and the death of a beloved daughter, Chilembwe’s sense of betrayal deepened into fury.
In careful detail, Chilembwe planned an attack on the worst of the area plantations, which was known for cruelty to its African workers. With 200 followers, he struck swiftly, and three plantation managers were killed. One of these, a cousin of David LIVINGSTONE, was notorious for burning down tenants’ chapels, whipping workers, and denying them their wages.
His head was cut off and displayed on a pole in Chilembwe’s church. The rebels, however, scrupulously observed Chilembwe’s orders not to harm any women or children. The colonial response was immediate and ruthless, resulting in the death of many Africans.
Chilembwe and his followers–mostly educated, Christian, small businessmen–demanded for themselves the same place in the modern world that they saw Europeans enjoying. Meanwhile, John Chilembwe died on February 3, 1915, at the age of 43 after being killed by the white people.
Source: Dictionary of African History Biography
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Maria Asghar, the primary head of Lilongwe Private School, has departed the institution amidst controversy and chaos, bringing an end to her tumultuous tenure.
On Tuesday, 13 January, Asghar packed her belongings and bid farewell to the school. As she apologised to teachers for her years of mistreatment, they listened in silence, unmoved by her tears.
Her presence was ignored by staff, who had openly challenged her to leave. In a bid to deflect racism allegations, Asghar attempted to reallocate standard one classes, but the children caused a scene, crying and refusing to leave their teachers.
As news of the chaos reached the school board Asghar ignored their calls and hastily packed her belongings with cleaners’ help.
She then announced plans to establish her own school, citing Lilongwe Private School’s lack of resources.
Her announcement was met with incredulity and amusement from parents and teachers, who questioned her leadership and reputation.
Asghar’s crisis stems from allegations of mismanagement, favoritism, and poor working conditions.
Teachers claim she’s created a toxic environment, isolating staff and fostering division.
Specific incidents include racism allegations, unprofessional behavior, mismanagement, and staff intimidation.
The school board’s response has been criticized as inadequate, with some members defending Ms. Asghar despite concerns.
Teachers are calling for urgent administrative intervention to restore professionalism and respect. The school community is likely to breathe a sigh of relief, looking forward to a brighter future.
KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-President Museveni held his last rally at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, showcasing the unwavering love and support of Ugandans.
Party supporters think and believe Museveni will win, as the affection Ugandans have for him mirrors the devotion Kenyans had for Raila Amolo Odinga.
Museveni declared in his final rally that Bobi Wine had planned to rig the election using hackers from the West, but unfortunately for him, his team is far ahead of the game.
However, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has once again emerged as Uganda President Yoweri Museveni’s main challenger.
Bobi Wine, a pop star-turned-politician, has become a symbol of hope for Uganda’s youth, who make up over 80% of the population, and is determined to challenge Museveni’s nearly 40-year rule.
He has driven himself to risk everything in taking on the long-serving president, citing issues of youth joblessness, corruption, and authoritarian rule.
Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) has gained significant traction, especially among young people in urban areas, and has become the strongest challenger to Museveni’s rule.
Despite facing repeated arrests, beatings, and threats, Bobi Wine remains committed to bringing democratic reforms and ending Museveni’s rule.
His campaign focuses on addressing the pressing issues facing Uganda’s youth, who are eager for change and economic opportunities.
Museveni, on the other hand, has been in power since 1986 and has maintained a tight grip on Uganda, often using tactics to suppress opposition and dissent.
The upcoming election is shaping up to be a crucial test of Uganda’s democratic process, with Bobi Wine’s challenge posing a significant threat to Museveni’s rule.
As the country heads towards the polls, the world is watching closely to see whether Uganda will continue on its current path or embark on a new journey towards democracy and reform.
