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Talented Performer Charlie Murphy Dead at 57
Charlie Murphy Dead at 57 Charlie Murphy, the brother of A-list movie star and comedian Eddie Murphy, has died at 57. His manager said that he had been battling leukemia. Murphy was receiving chemotherapy at a New York hospital when he passed away on April 12, 2017. After spending many years working for his brother…
Daily Mail to Pay Melania Trump $2.9M Over Retracted “Escort” Allegations
The British paper the Daily Mail has a big check to write to Melania Trump. The First Lady, who filed suit against the newspaper in August of 2016, recently settled with the publication. Melania brought the suit against the newspaper after they published—without any evidence—an article that stated Melania had worked as a high-end escort…
Ugandan Activist Stella Nyanzi Jailed for “Disturbing the Peace”
Outspoken African Activist Jailed for Her Acerbic Tongue Calling the President of your country names might be considered freedom of speech in some places, but in Uganda, it will land you in jail. At least that is what activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi recently found out when she was summarily arrested after giving a lecture in…
Open Source Software Developed in Africa Saves Lives Around the World
An open source software mapping platform co-founded by a Kenyan woman is being used by young Somalis to help drought and famine-stricken families get emergency relief. The name of the platform is Ushahidi, which in Swahili approximately means “to witness and record.” Ushahidi has already been used to coordinate earthquake relief efforts in Haiti and Chile, record environmental damage…
