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President of World Economic Forum, Borge Brende resigns over links to convicted s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The President of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, has resigned following reports linking him to convicted offender Jeffrey Epstein. The development has drawn global attention and sparked debate about leadership accountability. According to reports, concerns were raised over past associations connected to Epstein, who was convicted of serious crimes. Although no criminal charges were […]

Brazil supreme court convicts two politicians over 2018 murder of Marielle Franco

Brazil’s Supreme Court has convicted former lawmakers Chiquinho Brazão and Domingos Brazão for ordering the 2018 murder of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco. The unanimous ruling described the crime as politically motivated and linked to organized militia groups. Franco, a 38-year-old Black and openly lesbian activist, was shot dead alongside her driver, Anderson Gomes, in central […]

NY College professor placed on leave for making racist comments about black students

A Hunter College professor in New York, Allyson Friedman, has been placed on leave after making racist comments about black students during a virtual meeting. The remarks, captured on a hot mic, sparked outrage among parents, students, and public officials. College President Nancy Cantor confirmed the leave and said an investigation is ongoing under the […]

Trump’s address becomes longest State of the Union in decades

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union-style address in decades, speaking for about one hour and 48 minutes before Congress on Tuesday night. The speech exceeded the previous modern-era record he set last year at one hour and 39 minutes. According to the American Presidency Project, the address is the lengthiest […]