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There is a proverb around the African continent that says, “When an elder dies, the library burns down.” For Nigerian artist and filmmaker Malik Afegbua, that loss is more than just a metaphor. “I don’t know what my great-grandfather looked like,” he told CNN. “There’s no story about him.” “There’s no data, there’s no library,” he said. Afegbua has launched a project called Legacy Link that hopes to not only preserve the experiences and lives of older people across the continent, but also enable them to “live forever,” he says. He has interviewed elders about their lives, recorded their stories,…
Taylor Frankie Paul Addresses Mormon Wives Suspension Amid Domestic Assault InvestigationThere is no rose without thorns. Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette debut has been overshadowed by a domestic dispute with ex-girlfriend Dakota Mortensen in February, but she’s enjoying the journey. “I’m someone who always speaks my truth. That’s what I’m known for,” Taylor told GMA’s Lara Spencer during a March 18 appearance. “So when the time is right, we’ll do that. But right now, we’re just trying to stay in the moment and focus on the moment. But the important thing is, the kids come first.” Taylor, who has 23-year-old son…
In February, world sports leaders reached an agreement on new eligibility criteria for transgender athletes.Published March 18, 2026March 18, 2026More than 80 human rights and sports advocacy organizations have called on the International Olympic Committee to abandon reported plans to introduce universal genetic gender testing for female athletes and impose a blanket ban on transgender and intersex athletes.A joint statement by the Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA), ILGA World, Humans of Sport and dozens of other organizations warned that the measures reportedly recommended by the IOC’s Working Group for the Protection of Women’s Categories would set back gender equality in…
Sen. Charles Schumer (D.Y.) speaks to the media as Cabinet members brief Congress on Iran at the Capitol on March 3, 2026 in Washington.Heather Deal | Getty ImagesCongressional Democrats have sent a new counterproposal to the White House seeking to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, a move that could signal a thaw from the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that began on February 14.The closures came after Democrats demanded changes to how federal immigration enforcement operates in exchange for funding relief after two Americans were shot and killed by DHS officers in Minneapolis. Democrats and President Donald Trump’s White…
Bain Capital has begun approaching potential buyers for its Bridge Data Center stake as Bain Capital looks to exit amid rising demand for AI infrastructure, two people familiar with the matter said. Citigroup and JPMorgan are in the process of selling and have sent preliminary marketing materials to investors for up to 70% of BDC’s stake, said the people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss private discussions. Bain invested in BDC in 2017. The investment amount has not been made public. The discussions are in the early stages and a final decision has not yet been…
tom holland and zendaya I am embarking on a new adventure. In fact, the two appear together briefly in the trailer for an upcoming movie. Spider-Man: Brand New Day First broadcast on July 31st. In this series, duo—Who will perform together? Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal and trammell tillman—They are seen spending most of their time apart as Peter Parker (Tom) has voluntarily erased the memories of himself and those closest to him, including MJ (Zendaya). brand new day This is the 4th installment of spiderman series starring Tom and Zendaya, who confirmed they were dating in 2021. The two were…
Japan, who defeated South Korea 2-1 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, will face Australia in the final.Published March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Riko Ueki and Maika Hamano scored first-half goals as Japan defeated South Korea 4-1, putting them on track to qualify for the Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia.Japan faced South Korea’s lineup in the semi-finals at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on Wednesday, with both teams finishing with two wins and one draw, defeating Australia on goal difference in the group stage.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listJapan appeared to have a 3-0 lead before…
President Donald Trump signs an executive order regarding institutions of higher education with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (right) in the Oval Office of the White House on April 23, 2025, in Washington.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesMore than 500,000 federal student loan borrowers have yet to receive applications to access affordable repayment plans, according to a new court filing.The Trump administration reported Monday that 576,609 borrowers’ applications for income-based repayment plans were still pending as of the end of February. Many student loan borrowers rely on IDR plans to be able to afford to pay their monthly bills.…
The Pentagon said Tuesday night that Anthropic poses an “unacceptable risk to national security,” the department’s first response to the AI Institute’s lawsuit challenging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision last month to designate the company as a supply chain risk. As part of its complaint, Anthropic had asked the court to temporarily block the Department of Defense from enforcing the label. At the heart of the Pentagon’s argument, laid out in a 40-page filing in federal court in California, is concern that Anthropic may “attempt to disable its technology or proactively alter the behavior of its models” before or during…
Sanjay Mehrotra, President and Chief Executive Officer of Micron Technology Inc., attends a groundbreaking ceremony for Micron Technology Inc.’s new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Clay, New York, USA, on Friday, January 16, 2026. Heather Ainsworth | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesmicron The company’s stock price will triple in 2025 and is up nearly 62% so far in 2026. Nvidia Artificial intelligence chips will lead to shortages. The memory shortage driving Micron is bad news for many of its peers, which are facing soaring prices to secure critical components. Among America’s 10 most valuable tech companies, only Micron has gained this year.…