On October 7, 2024, Israel commemorated the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that took place a year ago, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people. The day was marked by emotional memorials and protests as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the attack and the ongoing conflict in…
Warren Buffett has always been clear about how he wants to handle his wealth with his kids, famously saying he’d give them “enough so they can do anything but not enough so they can do nothing.” His son, Peter Buffett, really took that to heart. At 19, Peter made a bold move by cashing in his $90,000…
KENDRICK, Idaho (AP) — Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho state senator to angrily tell a Native American candidate to “go back where you came from.” Republican Sen. Dan Foreman left the event early after the outburst and later denied making any racist…
The case of two black women allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and his workers has sparked widespread outrage in South Africa, BBC reports on Wednesday. Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were reportedly searching for food on a farm near Polokwane in Limpopo province when they were shot in…
A former Colorado county clerk and one-time hero to election conspiracists is set to be sentenced Thursday for leading a data-breach scheme inspired by the rampant false claims that voting fraud altered the result of the 2020 presidential race. A jury found Tina Peters guilty of most charges against her in August for orchestrating the security breach…
Hoda Kotb’s surprise announcement this week that she will be stepping down as anchor of NBC’s “Today” was in part due to the network asking her to take a pay cut, Puck News reported Friday. According to Puck, she earned more than $20 million a year, a salary network executives told her couldn’t be justified…
In a ruling that has captivated the nation, Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row prisoner, has been acquitted of all charges after spending nearly 58 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The Shizuoka District Court delivered the verdict on September 26, 2024, marking a significant moment in Japan’s criminal justice…
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter, an extraordinary culmination to weeks of searches, subpoenas and resignations of top officials that have thrust the city’s government into crisis. The indictment detailing the charges against Adams,…
At the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), prominent leaders Tony Elumelu, founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), convened a significant reception to address two of Africa’s most pressing challenges: youth unemployment and the hunger crisis. The event brought together philanthropists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and…
Nigeria has formally announced its ambition to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), citing its extensive contributions to global peacekeeping missions as a key justification. The announcement was made by Mohammed Badaru, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, during his address at the Summit of the Future held at the 79th United…
