According to an official statement released by Interpol, a Nigerian man known simply as ‘Mike’ ran quite the elusive international criminal network of hackers and scoundrels. The individual in question was recently arrested after hacking into the email accounts of thousands of small and medium-sized businesses across the entire globe. Once these scammers had control…
Federico Rosa, a notable Italian sports agent, was arrested and remanded in Kenya earlier this month. He has been charged by the court on six counts of doping athletes he represents, all of which he denies. The charges he faces stem from accusations of conspiring to ruin the reputations of athletes he manages including Rita…
Melania Trump addressed the Republican National Convention wearing an all white dress, coupled with ruffled cuffs around the wrists. This $2,190 off-white Roksanda “Margot” dress, sold out within hours of Trump’s appearance, according to Vanity Fair. Being called the next Kate Middleton, or Jackie O’, Melania’s dress choice seemed to be the perfect compliment…
Date rape is considered a form of rape, defined by one engaging in sexual intercourse with another individual who have not had previous romantic relations without their consent. Most prevalent within the college setting, where copious amounts of alcohol and various date rape drugs are readily available. History of Date Rape The…
Angela Merkel has had a tough time doing her job over the last several months as an overwhelming increase of European terrorist attacks have riddled the region. From the ongoing threat of sequential attacks in Germany to the devastating Paris attack and Nice tragedy, many are beginning to sway from their hardline stance on…
Living in a world where sexual assault is a reality of daily life, young girls in Malawi are beginning to fight back, quite literally. A growing campaign of self-defense and women’s rights is growing in Malawi, hoping to break the years of fear, injustice, and rape of young women. Combined with the ongoing support…
Only a few days ago, Trump stood before a news conference and looked directly into the camera addressed one of America’s number one enemies, Russia, to hack Clinton’s emails. Trump told the cameras, “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing. I think you will probably…
The professional sports industry is a multi-billion dollar a year powerhouse, ranging from seasonal tickets to sports attire, media rights, and everything else under the sun for your favorite team and sport. In fact, Forbes Magazine predicted that by 2019, the sports industry as a whole will reach 73.5 billion dollars. In addition, Forbes…
In a truly historic ceremony marked by pomp and “bringing down the house cheers,” Hillary Clinton accepted her nomination as the first female nominee for president by a major party in the United States. Introduced by her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, to deafening applause, Clinton thanked her family, friends, and supporters for bringing her to…
Winning the N.B.A. Title LeBron James has been loved and hated by both his home city fans and the country, but James is no stranger to pressure and, for the first time in history, he helped the team bring home their very first N.B.A. Championship title. The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a history…
Anti-censorship advocates have begun paying close attention to recent developments in Kenya as the country’s government mulls passing new laws dictating social media use. At first glance, the proposed law sounds quite innocuous as it simply states that people would be banned from using fake names on Facebook and other social media accounts. However, not…
André Alexis, one of Canada’s premier playwrights and novelists, is now recognized for the scope of his bibliography as the winner of the 2017 Windham-Campbell Prize. This coveted American literary prize, known for awarding one of the richest literary prize amounts in the world, recognizes Alexis’ entire body of diverse creative works. Alexis was born in…
It’s not the first time NBA star LeBron James has spoken out about racism. He’s used his platform to talk about the deaths of young black men like Trayvon Martin and Eric Garner, voiced respect for Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protests, and commented on racist statements made within the NBA. Now, he’s speaking up…
English artist Damien Hirst is in hot water for cultural appropriation at this year’s Venice Biennale. His exhibit includes a golden head that mimics the work of artists from Ile-Ife, Nigeria. This is particularly remarkable given that this is a hugely important year for Nigeria, with artists representing their country at a national pavilion for the…
