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Remembering Angie Stone: A Neo-Soul Pioneer’s Legacy

Angela Laverne Brown, professionally known as Angie Stone, passed away at the age of 63 following a tragic car accident in Montgomery, Alabama. The incident occurred early Saturday morning after Stone had performed in the city. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Diamond Stone, who shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, writing, “My mommy […]

Citigroup’s $81 Trillion Blunder: A Stark Reminder of Ongoing Operational Risks

In April 2024, Citigroup (Citi) made a staggering mistake by erroneously crediting a client’s account with $81 trillion instead of the intended $280. While the error was ultimately reversed, it underscores persistent operational and risk management challenges at one of the world’s largest financial institutions. How the Error Occurred The blunder was the result of […]

Sara Rivers Sues Diddy for $60 Million

•Former “Making the Band” Star Alleges Sexual Harassment and Abuse Sara Rivers, best known for her appearance on MTV’s Making the Band under the name Sara Stokes, has filed a $60 million lawsuit against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging sexual harassment, assault, and battery, among other serious claims. The lawsuit, which spans 148 pages, […]

EU’s Kallas Calls for ‘New Leader of Free World’

•Transatlantic Rift Deepens as EU’s Top Diplomat Criticizes U.S. Stance on Ukraine A diplomatic rift between the United States and the European Union is widening after a controversial White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy ended in acrimony. The fallout has prompted EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to call […]

EU’s Kallas Accuses Trump of Echoing ‘Russian Talking Points’

•Growing Rift Between Washington and Brussels Over Ukraine Policy European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has expressed alarm over what she describes as US President Donald Trump’s increasing alignment with Russian narratives on the Ukraine conflict. In a series of statements, Kallas has suggested that Washington is shifting away from its traditional European allies […]

Trump and Zelenskyy to Finalize Ukraine Minerals Deal Amid Tense White House Meeting

Washington, D.C., USA| U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House on Thursday to finalize a minerals agreement that grants Washington access to Ukraine’s rare-earth resources The deal, valued at an estimated $20 billion, marks a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations, reflecting Trump’s longstanding demand that Kyiv provide economic […]

Blue Origin to Launch First All-Female Crew on Historic Space Mission

Blue Origin, the private aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced its next mission will feature a groundbreaking all-female crew. The diverse team, composed of prominent figures from journalism, entertainment, science, and philanthropy, is set to embark on a suborbital spaceflight this spring. Among the six crew members are award-winning journalist Gayle King, pop […]

Drake Abruptly Postpones Final Dates of Australia and New Zealand Tour

• This occured reportedly due to scheduling conflict Sydney, Australia| Global rap icon Drake has unexpectedly postponed the remaining dates of his highly anticipated Anita Max Win tour in Australia and New Zealand, leaving thousands of fans disappointed and seeking answers. The sudden announcement, made on Tuesday evening, cited a “scheduling conflict” as the reason […]