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 […]
Singer-songwriter SZA has taken on a new role as Artistic Director with footwear brand Vans, marking another milestone in her expanding career. Under the agreement, the Grammy-winning artist will collaborate with Vans on upcoming campaigns and design exclusive product collections. The partnership will center on one of her favorite silhouettes, blending the brand’s youthful energy […]
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 […]