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“Kennedy Family Criticizes RFK Jr. After Endorsing Donald Trump”

In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, son of the late Bobby Kennedy and nephew of John F. Kennedy, has ended his independent run for the U.S. presidency and thrown his support behind Donald Trump. The decision has led to intense criticism from his own family, who view his endorsement as a […]

Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck and Requests to Drop His Last Name

Jennifer Lopez, 55, has officially ended her two-year marriage to Ben Affleck, 52. On August 20, 2024, Lopez filed for divorce and made a surprising request: she wants to revert to her maiden name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez, and drop Affleck’s surname altogether. In her court documents, Lopez cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their […]

66-Year-Old Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Donald Trump on Social Media

In a troubling case of online threats against a prominent political figure, 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syvrud from Cochise County, Arizona, was arrested after allegedly making death threats against former President Donald Trump on social media. Syvrud’s threats surfaced over a span of two weeks, triggering a swift response from local authorities and federal investigators. The […]

Massive diamond unearthed in Botswana, largest in over 100 years

Botswana has made history with the discovery of the world’s largest diamond in over 100 years, unearthed at a local mine. On Thursday, August 22, the country’s president proudly unveiled the massive gemstone to a global audience at a special viewing ceremony. According to the Botswana government, the enormous 2,492-carat diamond is the second-largest ever […]

Oprah Winfrey Endorses Kamala Harris for President at Democratic National Convention

Oprah Winfrey made headlines on Wednesday, August 21, by endorsing Kamala Harris for President at the Democratic National Convention. Oprah’s passionate speech received a standing ovation from the crowd as she boldly declared her support, saying, “What we’re going to do is elect Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States.” In her […]

Nigerian Leaders Attend 2024 US Democratic National Convention in Chicago

A group of influential Nigerian politicians is currently in Chicago, participating in the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Among them are former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Senate President Ken Nnamani. Their attendance at this significant event was made possible by an invitation from the National Democratic Institute […]

Trump to Hold First Outdoor Rally Since Assassination Attempt in North Carolina

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to host his first outdoor rally since surviving an assassination attempt at a previous open-air event. This rally is set to take place on Wednesday at an aviation museum in Asheboro, North Carolina. The decision to return to outdoor events comes after a tragic shooting incident last month at […]

Israeli Military Recovers Six Hostage Bodies from Gaza During Overnight Operation

The Israeli military successfully recovered the bodies of six hostages from the Gaza Strip during an overnight operation. The bodies were found in the city of Khan Younis, located in the southern part of Gaza. According to the military, the six men, aged between 35 and 80, were all alive when they were first abducted […]