Renowned South African playwright and author Athol Fugard left an indelible mark on the life of writer Barney Norris, who had the privilege of spending time with him in 2022. The duo worked on a book together, but their time was filled with more than just creative pursuits. They shared meals, walks, and laughter, forming … Read more
US President Donald Trump has publicly expressed support for Adam Boehler’s talks with Hamas, a designation it received from the US in 1997. However, this stance is at odds with claims made by Israel that the administration never agreed to these secret negotiations. Behind closed doors, Israeli officials have voiced their displeasure and anger over … Read more
Banks are cutting jobs amid a slowdown in investment banking fees, with some firms accelerating their layoffs. Goldman Sachs will cut 3-5% of its workforce in May, while Bank of America is also reducing its investment banking team. The decline in fees is attributed to geopolitical turmoil and tariff threats, which have taken a toll … Read more
A Harvard researcher has sparked controversy by claiming that three popular fruits can be detrimental to health due to their high sugar content. Dr. Nick Norwitz, a metabolic health researcher, warns of the dangers of mangoes, grapes, and jackfruit, citing studies that link excessive fructose consumption to obesity, cancer, and damage to the small intestines. … Read more
A pro-Palestinian activist group, Palestine Action, has claimed responsibility for vandalizing President Donald Trump’s golf course in Scotland. The group targeted the “Trump Turnberry” golf course and hotel in southwest Scotland on Saturday night, spray-painting “Gaza is not (for) sale” across the lawn and damaging the clubhouse. The vandalism came as a response to Trump’s … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s trade policies are rekindling concerns of a potential economic downturn in the country. The stock market slumped on Monday to record lows, with investors worried that a trade war could push the world’s biggest economy into recession. Trump has hinted that a recession is possible, despite his administration’s efforts to boost … Read more
NBA stars Stephen Curry and Matt Berman are launching a major fundraising effort to support Davidson College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. The eight-figure fund, called the Curry-Berman Fund, will help the college compete in a transformed college sports world where athletes are compensated for their use of their name, image, and likeness. Curry, a … Read more
A recent surge in website traffic has led to a temporary shutdown of the site due to excessive requests being made to its servers. This issue, known as “too many requests,” is typically caused by an overload of visitors accessing the site at the same time. The problem arose when a large number of users … Read more
Apple is reportedly preparing a major software overhaul, set to launch later this year. The update, inspired by its mixed-reality headset Vision Pro, will transform the look of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems, as well as iPhone, iPad, and Mac interfaces. The revamp aims to simplify navigation and control on Apple devices, with a … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is largely to blame for the US administration’s decision to hold direct talks with Hamas, according to critics. The attacks by the Netanyahu government and some American Jewish groups on the move have been described as hypocritical. The situation escalated when the Trump administration began negotiating with Hamas over the … Read more