19Feb/26

“Nobody Above the Law”: Andrew Arrested for Misconduct and Mandelson Investigated Following Major Epstein File Release

The Fall of the Spare: 5 Most Shocking Revelations from the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Files

Feb 19, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) was arrested by Thames Valley Police at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate. He was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a common law offense that carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. This marks the first arrest of a senior royal since King Charles I in 1647. The arrest follows a “thorough assessment” of evidence revealing that, during his tenure as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment (2001–2011), Andrew allegedly abused his position to share confidential government information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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19Feb/26

Green Gold and Grey Zones: Africa’s Uneven Pivot from Prohibition to Industrial Powerhouse

Africa’s Billion-Rand Botanical Blueprint: Bridging Ancient Ethnobotany and the Industrial Hemp Revolution

Feb 17, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — The African cannabis landscape is undergoing a historic structural transformation, shifting from a century of colonial-era prohibition toward a sophisticated, multi-tiered regulatory environment driven by economic necessity and industrial innovation. As of 2025/2026, the continent is positioning itself as a critical supplier to the global legal market—projected to reach $50 billion by 2027—while grappling with significant internal challenges regarding social equity and regulatory coherence. Continue reading

18Feb/26

The Fluid Future: A Learner’s Guide to Adaptive and Liquid AI Architectures

The Fluid Future: A Learner’s Guide to Adaptive and Liquid AI Architectures

Feb 17, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — By 2026, the artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift from static, monolithic models (which are “smart but stuck”) to Continuous Intelligence systems that learn adaptively in real-time. This transition is driven by the need to mitigate the high cost of retraining, prevent “model drift,” and enable AI to function in dynamic environments like edge computing and healthcare.
However, this shift requires a complete reinvention of AI architecture—moving away from Transformers toward Liquid Foundation Models (LFMs) and Neuromorphic Computing—and introduces severe new security risks, particularly data poisoning, where adversarial inputs can corrupt continuously learning systems over time

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18Feb/26

“Perception of Bias”: Judge Rules Police Transparency Must Outweigh Masonic Secrecy

From Secret Oaths to Public Trust: A Historical Review of Masonic Influence and British Justice

Feb 18, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — On February 17, 2026, the High Court dismissed a legal challenge brought by the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and other Masonic bodies against the Metropolitan Police Service. The court upheld the force’s new policy requiring all officers and staff to declare membership in “hierarchical” and “confidential” organizations, specifically Freemasonry
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17Feb/26

“Keep Hope Alive”: The Complicated, Consequential Life of Jesse Jackson

The Mathematical Radical: How Jesse Jackson Rewrote the American Presidency from the Outside

Feb 17, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — This biographical report commemorates the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a monumental figure in American civil rights and Democratic politics who passed away at age 84. The text traces his journey from a student activist in the segregated South to a close confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., witnessing the historic struggles and tragedies of the 1960s firsthand. It highlights his groundbreaking presidential campaigns in the 1980s, which shattered racial barriers and paved the way for future leaders like Barack Obama. Beyond his political runs, the source details his dedication to economic justice and voter registration through the creation of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Ultimately, the article portrays Jackson as a “pathfinder” who spent over half a century fighting for the oppressed and overlooked across the globe. Continue reading

15Feb/26

Magic in the Mundane: Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets Brings Gentle Alchemy to Suburbia

From Metal Detecting to Manure Jars: Why Mackenzie Crook’s New ‘Small Prophets’ is the Most Surprising Show of 2026

Feb 15, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — There is a specific, heavy stillness that descends upon a life after a profound loss—a feeling of being trapped in the amber of one’s own grief while the rest of the world moves forward. In the Greater Manchester suburb of Urmston, Michael Sleep has existed in this state of enchanting stasis for seven years, ever since his partner, Clea, vanished without a trace. His world is a repetitive loop of ordinary suburban ritual: Shreddies for breakfast, shifts at a massive DIY superstore, and visits to his father in a care home, punctuated only by the presence of his dilapidated Ford Capri. Continue reading

13Feb/26

Vionde Music Mixtapes: From 1970s Zamrock to Modern Zed Beats

Why We Sing: The Hidden Science of Love, Zambia’s Golden Soul, and the Art of the Perfect Mixtape

Feb 13, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — The impulse to share a specific song with a partner is among our most enduring romantic rituals, yet it represents a profound transition in the human experience: the shift from music as a fleeting acoustic performance to music as a curated, tangible artifact. This act of intentional construction is not merely about entertainment; it is the building of a “sonic identity” that serves as a physical representation of intimacy. To understand why music maintains such a visceral grip on our romantic lives, we must look to the intersection of evolutionary  ontogeny  and cultural heritage. From the rhythmic scaffolding of our ancestors to the “Golden Soul” of 1970s Zambia, music functions as a sophisticated toolkit designed to signal fitness, accelerate trust, and preserve our collective “affective heritage.”

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