Ebo Taylor, a Ghanaian highlife music pioneer, died at the age of 90, while a shooting at a school and home in British Columbia, Canada, left 10 dead, and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is on course for a third term, according to multiple news sources. The world also witnessed Iran's leaders railing against the US during revolution celebrations, and a "QuitGPT" campaign is urging people to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions.
Taylor, a definitive force behind the highlife genre, passed away on Sunday, a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival and exactly a month after his 90th birthday, according to The Guardian. His son, Kweku Taylor, announced the news, stating, "The world has lost a giant. A colossus of African music." Taylor was considered a key figure in Ghanaian music, with some comparing his impact to that of Fela Kuti in Nigeria.
In Canada, a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia resulted in seven fatalities, with two more found dead at a nearby home, as reported by NPR Politics. Authorities confirmed the shooter, a woman, was also killed. More than 25 people were injured, including two with life-threatening injuries.
Meanwhile, in Barbados, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is expected to secure a third consecutive term, according to The Guardian. Mottley, a strong advocate for climate action, has been the country's first female leader since its independence in 1966.
In Iran, authorities escalated their rhetoric against the United States during state-organized rallies commemorating the Islamic revolution, as reported by Al Jazeera. Chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" were heard during the demonstrations.
Finally, a growing movement is encouraging people to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions, as detailed by MIT Technology Review. The "QuitGPT" campaign has gained traction, with users expressing frustration with the chatbot's performance. Alfred Stephen, a software developer, shared his experience of canceling his subscription due to the chatbot's coding abilities and meandering replies.
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