Fans of international football are enjoying the first month of 2017 with two tournaments in progress: the Central American Cup in Panama and the Africa Cup of Nations in the Gabonese Republic. Of these two tournaments, the Africa Cup is the most attractive due to the caliber of players, many of whom play in…
The IEBC, or Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, is an independent agency founded in 2011, aimed at supervising the election process in Kenya. The commission is comprised of nine members, all of whom are appointed by the President and confirmed by Parliament. Logistically, the IEBC offers structure and order during the election process. They…
Korean electronics giant Samsung is off to a great start in 2017 as the company reported operating profits of $9.2 trillion in the final quarter of 2016. This represents a quarterly improvement of 50 percent, which is impressive even for companies that operate in the competitive sector of consumer electronics. What makes the quarterly…
Meghan Markle had already garnered fame as a television actress on the show Suits, but her level of recognition went practically into outer space recently when it was announced that she was dating Prince Harry of the British royal family and grandson of Queen Elizabeth. She has maintained a prominent spot in international headlines ever…
Obama is facing the final stretch as President. With only six days left on the clock, what’s the President doing with his final hours? As many would expect when it’s time to move on, the family has been planning their transition out of the White House. They have already found a new home;…
Trump raged about immigration while on the campaign trail, demanding that Mexico would have to build a wall and pay for it all along the Texas/Mexico border. Back in September, Trump even traveled to Mexico and met with Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto; however, no words were exchanged about building a border wall. Now…
It seems that the threat of nuclear war was at its height in the early 1990s, then brought back into the spotlight after 9/11 and the war in Iraq. Now, a decade or so later, we once again face another dangerous threat of a potential nuclear strike. Flexing his power, North Korean leader Kim Jong…
Jessica O. Matthews is more than just a business woman who was named the Scientist of the Year by the Harvard Foundation in 2012 and cracked the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2014. She’s also the creator of that soccer ball that produces electricity. Better known as Soccket, it’s the energy-harnessing soccer ball…
For most people, a mug shot is just an embarrassing reminder of a mistake. For Jeremy Meeks, it completely changed his life for the better. Meeks went to jail in 2012 on weapons charges, after a history of gang involvement and prior prison time for grand theft auto. When the Stockton, California Police Department…
President Obama gave his final presidential address on Tuesday night in Chicago, telling the American people he’s optimistic about the country’s future, while warning his fellow Americans to defend and guard our democracy. Obama held back tears at moments as he spoke to the American people as President for the last time. He walked us…
The Wild World of Koffi Olomide Despite rumors of his death that circulated earlier this year, Koffi Olomide is most definitely still alive and kicking. Moreover, at the age of 61, the Congolese musician is still releasing chart-topping hits, including recent songs like ‘Tshou Tshou Tshou,’ ‘Selfie’ and ‘Mwana Ina.’ Olomide’s career can only be described…
The Wild World of Koffi Olomide Despite rumors of his death that circulated earlier this year, Koffi Olomide is most definitely still alive and kicking. Moreover, at the age of 61, the Congolese musician is still releasing chart-topping hits, including recent songs like ‘Tshou Tshou Tshou,’ ‘Selfie’ and ‘Mwana Ina.’ Olomide’s career can only be described…
As the biggest storm to hit the United States since 2004, Hurricane Harvey has been dominating the headlines, and it’s no wonder, since the storm has left many parts of Texas inundated by flood waters. The storm originally reached land on Friday as a Category 4 hurricane, where it caused extensive damage to the towns…
Dangerous Curves: Nicki Minaj Makes Sexy Fashion Statement at MTV VMAs At a time when flimsy see-through outfits have become the norm within celebrity circles, American rapper Nicki Minaj had to find a way to elevate her sex appeal to scandalous levels at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. In recent years, transparent dresses were…
