Jamaican Court of Appeal Frees Vybz Kartel: A Landmark Decision On July 31, 2024, the Jamaican Court of Appeal delivered a historic ruling by freeing renowned dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Azim Palmer. This monumental decision marks a pivotal moment in a high-profile case that has captivated both the nation and the global music … Continued
Days after bagging his first gold in the 400m medley, France’s Leon Marchand on Wednesday won his second and third gold medals of the Paris Olympics, cheered on by a thrilled home crowd at La Defense Arena. His performances in the 200m butterfly and breaststroke races, barely two hours apart, set new Olympic record times. France’s Leon … Continued
On July 30th, Simone Biles added another gold medal to her illustrious career at the Paris 2024 Olympics, leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to victory in the team final. This win marks a remarkable milestone, as Biles has now secured the most Olympic medals in U.S. gymnastics history. Her exceptional talent, dedication, and perseverance … Continued
The 2024 Paris Olympics have kicked off, and Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team, featuring Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Hezly Rivera, began their qualification rounds at Bercy Arena. The team is determined to reclaim the top spot after earning a silver medal at the 2021 Tokyo Games. Despite a strong start, … Continued
President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. This surprising move follows considerable pressure from within his party and a challenging debate performance. Biden’s decision is historic, marking the first time since Lyndon B. Johnson that a sitting U.S. president has not sought reelection. He has endorsed Vice President … Continued
A massive technology outage has disrupted businesses and institutions in multiple countries, affecting airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets, telecoms, health systems, and media outlets. The disruption was caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which led to crashes of machines running the Microsoft Windows operating system. Report from … Continued
In a shocking incident at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, was the target of an attempted assassination. The FBI has confirmed that the shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt against the former president. Trump, who was struck in the ear, was quickly … Continued
On June 2, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum made history by becoming the first woman president of Mexico. She won the election with a decisive 58% of the vote, defeating her main rival, Xóchitl Gálvez, who received about 26.6% Sheinbaum has a wealth of experience, both as a politician who served as mayor of Mexico City until … Continued
On April 20th, 2024, a rally against violence in Haiti reverberated through the streets of New York City. While the turnout may not have matched the size of the Haitian population in the city, and the presence of young people was notably lacking, it marked a significant starting point in a movement destined to gain … Continued