Bill Gates says if he set tax rates, the rich would be almost 70% poorer — but unlike Bernie Sanders, he would not outlaw billionaires. The Microsoft cofounder said that “under the tax system I would go for, the wealthy would have, say, a third as much.” He revealed his ideal tax policy in an episode…
The most pervasive of these conspiracy theories have linked him to COVID-19. One popular unsubstantiated claim is that the COVID-19 pandemic was a cover to allow the Microsoft cofounder to put microchips in vaccines to track people. Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, said these rumors have even damaged some…
A recent report from the United Nations raised serious concerns about the global community’s ability to achieve gender equality by 2030. The Gender Snapshot 2024, launched by UN Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, highlights that while some progress has been made, it is insufficient and slow, with no indicators…
Renowned music producer and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested on Monday evening at a Manhattan hotel by federal agents from the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The arrest comes amid a sealed indictment filed by a federal grand jury, the details of which are expected to be revealed on Tuesday morning. Charges and…
Bomb threats are being called into schools and businesses are closing at sundown in Springfield, Ohio, after the small US town became the center of conspiracy theories targeting its Haitian immigrant community — leaving some in fear for their lives. The mostly white city in the American Midwest has seen a boom in population in…
The former president keeps pushing the baseless claim that pets are being eaten, and the community is feeling the effects. Former President Donald Trump continues to push the baseless claim that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been stealing pets and eating them. And the city has been feeling the effects this week. On Thursday,…
In a world often divided by religious and cultural differences, a recent event has captured the hearts and minds of many, symbolising a powerful message of unity and peace. The Grand Imam of Indonesia, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tayeb, and Pope Francis shared a moment of profound significance when the Grand Imam kissed the Pope during a…
Ruth Auta, a Nigerian nurse working in the UK has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to child negligence. She had left her son in her nurses’ quarters while working her shift. Her action led to the death of her 10-week old son, Joshua Akerele. This story is sad but in…
On September 11, 2024, the United States will pause to honour the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. Twenty-three years later, the memory of that tragic day continues to resonate across the nation, and communities will come together to commemorate the lives lost and reflect on…
For much of the debate last night, Trump debated against Joe Biden. He forgot who his real opponent was—-Kamala. I believe his wrong focus framed most of the debate. He let Kamala dominate him by focusing on Biden instead of her. Many Republican sympathizers, I am sure, were able to see a clear alternative to…
