Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA superstar affectionately known as the “Greek Freak,” and his wife Mariah Riddle sprigger are gearing up to welcome the newest member of their family. The couple, already parents to three adorable children—Liam, 4, Maverick, 3, and Eva, 1—are overjoyed to expand their “team” with baby number four. Giannis, the Nigerian-born Greek basketball...
Volkswagen has announced its withdrawal from Xinjiang, China, citing political and market pressures. The automaker faced criticism over its presence in a region linked to human rights abuses and forced labor. 💡 Key Points: The Urumqi plant has been inactive since 2019. Rising EV adoption and outdated production models made the plant economically unviable. VW’s decision reflects the growing...
On a rainy day outside Sotheby’s auction house in Manhattan, Shah Alam, a 74-year-old immigrant, was busy selling bananas for 35 cents each. Little did he know, one of those bananas would soon fetch a jaw-dropping $5.2 million at auction. Alam, who shares a basement apartment in the Bronx and works 12-hour shifts at his fruit...
In a new twist to the ongoing tensions between two of hip-hop's biggest names, Drake has initiated legal proceedings against Universal Music, accusing the label of artificially inflating streams for Kendrick Lamar's track Not Like Us. The song, widely perceived as a diss aimed at Drake, has been at the center of heated discussions within...
Next summer, the United States will host a bold new chapter in global soccer: the revamped Club World Cup. Featuring 32 teams from leagues around the globe, the tournament is the brainchild of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has staked his legacy on its success. This ambitious competition is designed to elevate club football to...
A tragic plane crash in the Catskill Mountains claimed the life of Seuk Kim, 49, a pilot known for his dedication to transporting rescue animals. On Sunday evening, Kim was flying three rescue dogs from Maryland to Albany, N.Y., when his Mooney M20J aircraft went down, resulting in a heartbreaking loss but also a story...
In the ever-evolving world of Afrobeats, one name stands tall: Wizkid. Born Ayodeji IbrahimBalogun, Wizkid has transcended borders to become Africa’s most commercially successfulartist. Over a decade into his career, the Nigerian superstar has not only conquered Africancharts but also etched his name in global music history, becoming a cultural icon. As of 2024,his staggering...
The film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked has shattered records, claiming the top-grossing opening weekend for any musical adaptation in North America, the UK, and Ireland. The highly anticipated film earned an estimated $114 million (£90.6 million) in its opening weekend in North America, surpassing Les Misérables, which held the previous record with...
A DHL cargo plane crashed early this morning in a residential area near Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, claiming one life, injuring three others, and igniting a house fire. The crash has left the local community shaken and prompted an urgent investigation into the cause.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet with police chiefs, hospitality leaders, and transport executives in Downing Street to address the growing issue of spiking. This meeting aims to share best practices, improve preventive measures, and support victims, signaling a broader commitment to combating violence against women and girls.
