Japan is stepping up its efforts to become more involved in Africa’s development, with a new plan to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years. The focus of this investment is on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting sustainable growth across the continent. The funds will be raised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency […]
A new 1% tax on money transfers abroad is set to take effect in the new year, raising concerns among immigrant families who rely on remittances as a financial lifeline. For Edidiong Chrys, a 38-year-old second-generation Nigerian American and university student, the change could have profound consequences. She says the funds she sends to relatives […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, facing a tough re-election battle, has doubled down on his opposition to legalizing prostitution, framing his stance around both his policing background and his Christian faith. In a recent interview, Adams dismissed arguments for decriminalization, a policy supported by his mayoral challenger, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. “No one should be […]
NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has teamed up with Campus, a modern two-year college, to launch a scholarship initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs pursuing degrees in Business Administration or IT. Campus, designed for the next generation of creators, innovators, and online leaders, will provide selected students with the resources and mentorship needed to […]
New video footage has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, a North Carolina teen who went missing during a family trip to Florida. Pelletier was last seen on August 1 with his cousins, who had picked him up to visit his father’s relatives. His disappearance quickly drew […]
