October 28, 2025
GLOBAL SPEAK SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

African Satellite Grid Now Controls Global Internet Routes

Headline phrasing like “controls global internet routes” is dramatic — and useful for attention — but the reality is more subtle. Over the last three years Africa has dramatically increased its satellite capacity and institutional coordination, and that shift is changing how traffic is carried, routed and re-routed across the continent and, in specific circumstances, […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

The Financial Elite’s Quiet Power: Following the Money to BlackRock

In the vast and intricate web of global finance, few names carry as much weight as BlackRock. With over $10 trillion in assets under management, this financial behemoth is often cited as one of the most influential institutions in the world. Yet for many outside the financial sector, BlackRock remains a mystery—its power largely invisible, […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Gold Reserve Worth $13 Trillion Discovered in Liberia

Recent reports suggest the discovery of one of the world’s largest untapped gold reserves in Liberia, estimated at a staggering $13 trillion. If confirmed, this find could have profound implications not only for Liberia but also for global markets and geopolitics. A Resource of Global Significance Gold has long been regarded as a stabilizing asset […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

China’s Master Plan: Shaping the Future

Over the past several decades, China has moved from being a largely agrarian society into one of the world’s most powerful economic and geopolitical actors. Behind this transformation lies what many observers describe as a carefully crafted “master plan”—a combination of long-term economic strategies, technological ambitions, and global partnerships designed to secure the country’s position […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK LEARNING MINDS NEW, SMALL, HOME-BASED & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS Science & STEAM SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

AfriNet: Africa’s Vision for a Sovereign Digital Future

In an era where digital sovereignty is becoming a cornerstone of national policy, AfriNet emerges as a bold initiative to reshape Africa’s online landscape. Conceived as a government-controlled search engine, AfriNet represents a strategic move by African nations to reclaim control over their digital infrastructure, data governance, and information dissemination. A Homegrown Alternative to Global […]

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A I GLOBAL SPEAK Science & STEAM SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Researchers Built a Social Network Made of AI bots. They quickly formed cliques, amplified extremes, and let a tiny elite dominate

The chatbots split into cliques and boosted the most partisan voices. A handful of “influencers” also quickly dominated the conversation, according to a study published last Tuesday by researchers at the University of Amsterdam. The researchers built a minimal social network with no ads, no recommended posts, and no algorithm deciding what users see. They […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Hidden Figures LEARNING MINDS Science & STEAM SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Hidden Figures of Innovation: The Black Inventors Your Textbook Left Out

For decades, history textbooks in American classrooms have presented a selective version of technological progress—one that often centers white inventors while leaving out the significant contributions of Black innovators. This omission is not accidental. It reflects systemic racism, discriminatory patent laws, and the cultural tendency to simplify history into neat narratives that favor dominant groups. […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal Supporting Community Dreams

Ebony Beach Club in Santa Monica

Blending its poignant history, cultural resurrection, and current pursuit of justice: The origin: Silas White’s vision In 1957, a formidable Black entrepreneur named Silas White purchased the former Elks Lodge building at 1811 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica with the intention of establishing the Ebony Beach Club—a welcoming beachfront retreat for Black families during the […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Executive Order Opens 401(k) Plans to Private Markets, Stirring Debate

In a move that could reshape the retirement savings landscape for millions of Americans, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing regulators to open the door for 401(k) plans to include private market investments. The order, signed on August 7, 2025, instructs the Department of Labor (DOL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and […]

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BODY ACTIVE GLOBAL SPEAK HOW THE RENT GETS PAID LEARNING MINDS LOCAL SPEAK NEW, SMALL, HOME-BASED & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS Nicshelle Farrow ON THE AIR, IN THE AIR OPINIONS, COMMENTS, QUESTIONS SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Supporting Community Dreams

Exploring Health and Wealth on Health Conceptual Solutions

Bobby Buck introduced Focusivity to the Cannaglobe business during a conversation highlighting its innovative approach to health and wellness. As a leader in *Out the Box Economics*, Bobby shared his personal experience with the virtual dispensary model, emphasizing its simplicity and the life-enhancing benefits of the products. His passion for Cannaglobe’s mission to revolutionize the cannabis industry resonated with Focusivity, inspiring her to explore the opportunity and join the movement to promote health, wellness, and financial empowerment through Cannaglobe.

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