Welcome to #NBSKultureKonnect! Here are today’s top headlines for June 17, 2024:
HEADLINES
● SIDE HUSTLE GONE WRONG!
● NINE-YEAR OLD MAKES HISTORY!
● SOCIAL MEDIA WARNING LABEL?
● TIPSY TIMBERLAKE?
TOP STORIES
• Side Hustle Gone Wrong! Police arrested Makerere student Lubega Frederick and Ankunda Isborn for illegally transporting 22 black and white Colobus monkeys. The animals, found at Kikorongo fisheries checkpoint, were destined for Europe and Asia. The live monkeys were handed over to the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and the suspects await trial.
• Nine-Year-Old Makes History! Joseph Francis Sebatindira from Uganda has become the first African male to reach the number one spot in world table tennis rankings. Scoring 265 points, he surpassed players from Spain and Australia, winning gold in Egypt and Qatar. Recently, he was the sole black African player at the WIT Contender Challenge Tour in Europe.
• Social Media Warning Label? U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has urged Congress to implement warning labels on social media apps to address mental health concerns. Citing studies linking social media use to increased depression in teens, he noted that over 95% of kids use these platforms.
• Tipsy Timberlake? Justin Timberlake was arrested for alleged drunk driving in the Hamptons after running a stop sign and swerving. Charged with DWI and cited for traffic violations, Timberlake refused a Breathalyzer, claiming to have had one martini. Experts suggest he may face a fine and license suspension due to his clean record.
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