Not satisfied with revolutionizing the space and automotive industries, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk also has his sights set on completely transforming long-distance travel. Recently, the entrepreneur tempted the world with a tantalizing glimpse into the future when he announced on Twitter that another one of his business ventures, The Boring Company, had received…
United States President Donald Trump has carried out the first major reorganization of his White House staff. This change, which comes at a time when Trump and a few of his close associates are being targeted by various investigations, has prompted the immediate resignation of Press Secretary Sean Spicer, the controversial spokesperson for the Trump…
During a jumbled and bizarre interview with The New York Times, United States President Donald Trump stated that the ongoing investigation being conducted by former FBI Director Robert Mueller should not have to veer into his personal business dealings. Less than two days later, financial news media giant Bloomberg reported that Special Counsel Mueller is…
O.J. Simpson Granted Parole; Could Soon Leave Prison One of the most controversial and polarizing figures in the history of the NFL has been granted parole and could soon be released from his Nevada prison. Orenthal James Simpson, better known as O.J, and “The Juice,” is a former NFL star who was sentenced to…
The continued wave of mass migration from Africa to Europe has led to a huge range of political and humanitarian issues, and as a result, Europe is becoming increasingly divided into left-wing pro-immigrant and right-wing anti-immigrant camps. On the pro-immigrant side are countless NGOs that have been helping European governments to patrol the waters off…
Unlike President Donald Trump, former United States President Barack Obama is not very active on Twitter. Prior to his tweet in support of Republican Senator John McCain who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, Obama’s most recent Twitter update was posted on June 22, when he mentioned that the issue of healthcare should transcend politics…
One of the most senior and respected legislators in the United States has been diagnosed with an aggressive type of cancer that is being characterized as the most difficult battle the Republican Senator has ever faced. On July 19, days after he entered the hospital for surgical treatment of a clotting growth above his eye,…
International football fans who enjoy the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations are in for a treat. Ahmad Ahmad, the new president of the Confederation of African Football, has announced a significant expansion of the Cup of Nations, which is expected to undergo a few changes as soon as approval is granted by the…
R&B singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in the news for yet another scandal. Somewhat reminiscent of allegations against the musician in the 90s for engaging in group sex with minors, claims were made this week that the man best known for “I Believe I Can Fly” is keeping young women against their will in a sex…
According to Jupiter Bokondji, “the cultural riches of Congo are immense.” He and his band, Okwess International, are tapping into their rich heritage to create fun and innovative music for the world stage. Jupiter and Okwess have just released their second album, Kin Sonic. Born Jean-Pierre Bokondji in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jupiter is…
In order to combat climate change and desertification, the African Union is spearheading the Great Green Wall initiative. By creating a stretch of flourishing landscapes across the northern part of the Continent through the Sahel and the Horn, the Great Green Wall will have a monumental impact on the lives of millions of Africans. In…
For some, the third Monday of January means a 3-day weekend and nothing more. Before her death, MLK’s widow Coretta Scott King wrote movingly about what the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday really means on the King Center website: it is a day to celebrate and remember a great man, but more than that, it’s a…
There was a time when the Consumer Electronics Show was mostly a showcase of televisions, home theater systems, video game consoles, and assorted gadgets for household use. In recent years, however, the focus of CES has broadened to include major technology trends that go far beyond gadgets, and the 2018 CES has shown that this…
The vulgar remarks made by United States President Donald Trump on January 11 not only suggest a racist streak but also underscore how little he knows about the world around him. During a working session on the topic of immigration in the US,Trump reportedly described African nations as holes made in the ground for the…
