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Rudaw Net
12-07-2025
- General
- Rudaw Net
Kurdish student in Finland turns coffee waste into clean energy
Also in World From refugee to educator: A Kurd's mission to empower children in Germany Author uses literature to document Kurdish tragedies US reiterates support for SDF integration Ukraine: Three years of Devastating war A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A Kurdish environmental engineering student is working to turn used coffee grounds into clean energy as part of a university project promoting zero-waste solutions. 'We want to collect that coffee and give it another life,' Bahez Kareem, a Finland resident originally from Sulaimani, said during Rudaw's Diaspora program that aired on Friday. 'Instead of it becoming a burden on the environment, we turn it into a clean energy source that is a good alternative to traditional fuels.' According to scientific research, the coffee industry generates over eight million tonnes of waste coffee grounds annually. This waste emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and produces toxic leachates that can harm aquatic ecosystems, said a study published in Global Challenges. 'At university, we were asked to prepare a project for creating a 'model city' - a city where no type of garbage or waste is thrown away and all materials are reused,' said Kareem. 'During our research, we discovered that in Finland, which has only 5.5 million inhabitants, an enormous amount of coffee is consumed and most of its waste goes to waste,' he added. His project is named "T Seven Percent Coffee Waste and Biodegradable Ingredients." Hoping their project will attract attention and be successful, Kareem said, 'This is just the beginning, and in the future you will hear more news about us.' Turning waste into clean energy helps reduce the volume of trash thrown into landfills, cuts methane emissions, and supports climate goals by promoting resource efficiency and advancing the circular economy. Kareem, originally from the Sharbazher area and born in Sulaimani, said he moved abroad to pursue his education. 'Initially, I was in Germany for a year, then I was accepted at a university in Finland. And now I have been settled here for nearly six years,' he said.
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I interviewed Kamala Harris before election but it was so weird it was destroyed – I didn't want blame for election loss
'REALLY, REALLY BAD' I interviewed Kamala Harris before election but it was so weird it was destroyed – I didn't want blame for election loss KAMALA Harris gave an interview before the election that was so "confusing and weird" it was immediately deleted, according to the social media personality who hosted it. The then-Democratic nominee's appearance on "Subway Takes", where guests admit their favourite hot take, would alone have lost her the election - so she and the host agreed to erase it. Advertisement 4 Kamala said something plainly inappropriate while appearing on the Subway Takes series Credit: AFP 4 Host Kareem Rahma has revealed what she said to make them delete the video Credit: TikTok / stevebertoni 4 Kamala's team reportedly offered to re-film the episode - but Kareem declined Credit: Getty Kareem Rahma, who hosts the series, has revealed he sat down with Kamala in summer last year, just months before November's election. He told Forbes in an interview posted to TikTok: "Her take was really confusing and weird, not good, and so [we] mutually agreed we shouldn't publish it." Kareem claims the Democratic Party reached out to him to say that Kamala and Tim Walz, her vice-president running partner, were "really interested" in being on the show. The presenter said he got "lucky", because he "didn't want to be blamed for her losing". Advertisement read more in us news TEEN 'KILLER' Girl, 17, hands herself into police over murder of mom and stepdad Doubling down, Kareem said Kamala's take was "really, really bad, and it didn't make any sense". Finally putting viewers out of their misery, he revealed that Kamala's take was "bacon as a spice". Kareem is a Muslim, meaning he can't eat pork-based products and has never eaten bacon - making it a particularly odd choice for Kamala to go with. Kareem previously showed footage of the awkward encounter to the New York Times - which reported he was "taken aback" by Kamala's statement. Advertisement The newspaper reported that she pushed on with: "Think about it, it's pure flavour." And it completely blind-sided the host. Kamala Harris bizarrely brings up viral elephant moment mid-speech but viewers convinced it's part of 2028 plot Kareem revealed back in November to the NYT that the bacon-spice was not the hot take originally pitched by Kamala's team. The democrats said she would be taking aim at people who remove their shoes on aeroplanes. Advertisement So when the misplaced pork take came along, he was baffled. Two senior campaign managers for Kamala said the topic of bacon had been previously raised with Kareem as a subject for the show, the paper reported, though the host and his manager refute this. Harris's campaign reportedly apologised for the blunder and offered to re-film the episode, but Kareem declined. Kareem previously said his main reason for not airing the interview was because he didn't want to upset the Muslim community by spending air time on trivial matters when something as serious as the Israel-Hamas war was ongoing. Advertisement He said: "It was so complicated because I'm Muslim and there's something going on in the world that 100% of Muslims care about. "And then they made it worse by talking about anchovies. Boring!" Whilst Kamala's interview never made it off the tape reel, Tim Walz's was posted in August 2024. He decided to talk about gutter maintenance. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I interviewed Kamala Harris before election but it was so weird it was destroyed – I didn't want blame for election loss
KAMALA Harris gave an interview before the election that was so "confusing and weird" it was immediately deleted, according to the social media personality who hosted it. The Subway Takes", where guests admit their favourite hot take, would alone have lost her Advertisement 4 Kamala said something plainly inappropriate while appearing on the Subway Takes series Credit: AFP 4 Host Kareem Rahma has revealed what she said to make them delete the video Credit: TikTok / stevebertoni 4 Kamala's team reportedly offered to re-film the episode - but Kareem declined Credit: Getty Kareem Rahma, who hosts the series, has revealed he sat down with Kamala in summer last year, just months before He told Forbes in Kareem claims the Democratic Party reached out to him to say that Kamala and The presenter said he got "lucky", because he "didn't want to be blamed for her losing". Advertisement read more in us news Doubling down, Kareem said Kamala's take was "really, really bad, and it didn't make any sense". Finally putting viewers out of their misery, he revealed that Kamala's take was "bacon as a spice". Kareem is a Muslim, meaning he can't eat pork-based products and has never eaten bacon - making it a particularly odd choice for Kamala to go with. Kareem previously showed footage of the awkward encounter to the Advertisement Most read in The US Sun The newspaper reported that she pushed on with: "Think about it, it's pure flavour." And it completely blind-sided the host. Kamala Harris bizarrely brings up viral elephant moment mid-speech but viewers convinced it's part of 2028 plot Kareem revealed back in November to the NYT that the bacon-spice was not the hot take originally pitched by Kamala's team. The democrats said she would be taking aim at people who remove their shoes on aeroplanes. Advertisement So when the misplaced pork take came along, he was baffled. Two senior campaign managers for Kamala said the topic of bacon had been previously raised with Kareem as a subject for the show, the paper reported, though the host and his manager refute this. Harris's campaign reportedly apologised for the blunder and offered to re-film the episode, but Kareem declined. Kareem previously said his main reason for not airing the interview was because he didn't want to upset the Muslim community by spending air time on trivial matters when something as serious as the Israel-Hamas war was ongoing. Advertisement He said: "It was so complicated because I'm Muslim and there's something going on in the world that 100% of Muslims care about. "And then they made it worse by talking about anchovies. Boring!" Whilst Kamala's interview never made it off the tape reel, Tim Walz's was posted in August 2024. He decided to talk about gutter maintenance. Advertisement 4 Kareem hosts a wildly-popular series called Subway Takes Credit: Instagram / subwaytakes
Irish Independent
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Dare Kareem (19) proves the Drogheda winner on his first start, delivering the only goal against Galway
The 19-year-old striker was handed a first full start by Kevin Doherty and repaid his manager handsomely with the goal that secured victory. For Doherty, this was his first managerial career win over John Caulfield. Since the Court of Arbitration of Sport decision which saw Drogheda expelled from the Uefa Conference League, they have now played two home games and won both 1-0. They remain a hard side to keep down. Kareem's winner arrived four minutes into the second half. It was Drogheda's one and only clear-cut opportunity in 98 total minutes of play. Owen Lambe's throw into the box was met once and then twice by Galway defenders, but neither cleared the ball. The striker – a St Patrick's Athletic academy product – showed lightning reactions to hook the ball beyond Evan Watts. Galway had dominated the first half but made nothing count. Stephen Walsh, back in favour now, had two shots on goal while wing-back Jeannot Esua mishit an effort. Canadian-born Trinidad and Tobago international Malcolm Shaw had an early goal ruled out by the offside flag too. If those of a Galway persuasion thought Kareem's goal might bring about a second-half onslaught, they were wrong. Luke Dennison was hardly troubled for the remainder and did not fall foul of the new eight-second rule affecting goalkeepers who like to hold onto the ball for a little longer than they should. DROGHEDA UNITED: Dennison; Quinn (Bolger, 70), Keeley, Harper-Bailey; Lambe, Brennan (Farrell, 72), Heeney, Kane; Markey; Oluwa, Kareem. GALWAY UNITED: Watts; Buckley (Brouder, 58), Cunningham (Horgan, 90+4), Slevin; Esua, Borden (Bolger, 72), Hurley (Piesold, 58), Burns; McCarthy; Walsh, Shaw (Tollett, 58).
RTÉ News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Dare to dream - Debutant Kareem the Drogheda United match-winner
Drogheda United's Dare Kareem had the majority of the Sullivan & Lambe Park crowd forgetting all about one departed hero as the debutant scored the winner to beat Galway United. Supporters have been left reeling with Douglas James-Taylor's departure to Bohemians and with Warren Davis nursing a injury, Kareem stepped into the breach and duly delivered for his team. The 19-year-old was brought into the club in the off-season, predominantly as an Under 20s player, but injury problems for Kevin Doherty has meant he has had plenty of involvement with the first team. But with United's major attackers - Josh Thomas is also injured – unavailable, this was his first real opportunity to make a mark since his arrival from St Patrick's Athletic. His 49th minute winner is Drogheda's second home win since their European expulsion. Three points against the Tribesmen – Doherty had never beaten John Caulfield as a manager before Friday night – could go a long way towards securing European football in 2026. Galway themselves were missing major players who have been so important to their recent successes. Moses Dyer has left for Cambodia while Patrick Hickey was missing once again. Stephen Walsh, the veteran striker, has benefitted in the last couple of games and is once again in favour, as far as the starting XI goes. He teed up Jeannot Esua for a shot which the Cameroonian made a mess of. Walsh himself had two first half shots – one blocked and one off-target – while recent arrival Malcolm Shaw had an effort ruled out for offside in the early stages. Galway were dominant but unable to transfer that to the scoreboard. It was a failure they were left to rue. Drogheda had offered virtually nothing as an attacking threat in the first half but that soon changed. By the 49th minute, they were ahead. Owen Lambe's long throw was not cleared sufficiently and Kareem's outstretched leg hooked the ball into the net. It was an instinctive finish from the centre-forward and a demonstration of what his manager felt he might bring to proceedings. Galway supporters might have felt that would light a fire under Caulfield's side to find an equaliser. It didn't however, as the hosts outperformed them after the break. The away side hardly had a shot on goal in response. For Drogheda, victory was a fine riposte to last week's drubbing in Derry and keeps them in European contention. On a memorable night, the home fans even have a new hero. Drogheda United: Luke Dennison; Andrew Quinn (James Bolger, 70), Conor Keeley, Aaron Harper-Bailey; Owen Lambe, Ryan Brennan (Shane Farrell, 75), Luke Heeney, Conor Kane; Darragh Shane Farrell; Thomas Oluwa, Dare Kareem. Galway United: Evan Watts; Garry Buckley (Killian Brouder, 58), Greg Cunningham (Colm Horgan, 90+4), Rob Slevin, Jeannot Esua, Vincent Borden (Aaron Bolger, 72), Denis Hurley (Axel Piesold 58), Bobby Burns; Edward McCarthy; Stephen Walsh, Malcolm Shaw (Cillian Tollett, 58).
