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.
A climate finance agreement reached at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan has drawn sharp criticism from activists and representatives of poorer nations, despite being hailed by Western leaders as a milestone. The deal, finalized after more than 30 hours of extended negotiations, commits richer nations to raising their climate funding contributions to $300 billion annually...
A Dublin jury has ruled against Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a civil case, ordering him to pay €248,000 (£206,000) in damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping her in December 2018. The incident reportedly took place in a Dublin hotel, where Ms. Hand claimed McGregor assaulted her.
In a groundbreaking achievement, 12-year-old Eniola Shokunbi, a Nigerian-American pupil at Commodore McDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, Connecticut, has secured a monumental $11.5 million grant to scale her innovative air filtration system. This inspiring story highlights the power of youth innovation and the critical role science plays in safeguarding public health.
