In a rare and poignant moment of unity, all five living US presidents gathered in Washington, D.C., to pay their respects at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. The event, held at the Washington National Cathedral, brought together past and present leaders in a tribute to the life and legacy of the 39th president.
A wildfire erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, intensifying an already dire situation in Los Angeles as the city faces one of its worst fire seasons in history. With over 100,000 residents under mandatory evacuation orders and at least five lives lost, emergency responders are battling to contain the inferno threatening the heart...
The world said goodbye last week to Perry, a miniature Jerusalem donkey who inspired the iconic Donkey character in DreamWorks’ Shrek. Perry, who lived in a tranquil Bay Area park, passed away at the age of 30 after being euthanized due to worsening laminitis, a painful hoof condition.
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s recent remarks about potentially reclaiming the Panama Canal sent ripples of concern through Panama, a country with a long and complex history with the United States. While few believe his comments signal actual intent, they have reignited memories of past U.S. involvement in the region, including military occupation and an invasion.
In a move signaling a tougher stance on immigration enforcement, the House of Representatives passed a controversial bill on Tuesday aimed at deporting undocumented immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes. The legislation, which received bipartisan support with 48 Democrats joining Republicans, is viewed as the first step in a broader crackdown on unauthorized immigration under the...
Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has spoken out about the constant criticism she faces over her fashion choices, particularly as a woman in her 40s. In a candid conversation on a recent episode of the Receipts podcast, the 44-year-old singer and single mother expressed her frustration with being age-shamed for her outfits. Savage, known for her bold...
Nigerian model Samuel Nwajagu has etched his name in history as the first African to win the prestigious Mister International pageant. Nwajagu claimed the title at the 16th edition of the competition, held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. The global event, which brought together 47 contestants from around the world, was a celebration...
An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison following a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while both were on vacation with their families. The case has brought renewed scrutiny to the strict laws governing personal relationships in the UAE and the potential pitfalls for...
The tragic case of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl subjected to unimaginable abuse and ultimately murdered by her father, stepmother, and uncle, has left the nation in shock and sorrow. After enduring over two years of relentless cruelty, Sara’s body was discovered in her home in Woking, Surrey, last year, bearing dozens of injuries, including...
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has formally contested his extradition to New York during a tense court appearance in Pennsylvania. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, was arrested on Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a customer recognized him and notified staff. As Mangione entered the courtroom, he was...
