In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It
The loss of a respected professor at Old Dominion University shook the campus. The man who taught military science and led ROTC cadets had once served in the army, completing missions across the Middle East. A former graduate of the university, he was known for guiding students toward a career in se
Keeping money secrets in a household can hurt everyone. When couples split responsibilities, one person may handle all the bills while the other deals with investments. If an unexpected event happens, the less involved partner may not know where assets are hidden or how to protect them. A yearly
The state has just rolled out a new tax credit that could give almost one million Pennsylvanians up to $805 each, totaling about $193 million in savings. The credit is called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and works exactly like the federal Earned Income Tax Credit: if a taxpayer qualifies fo
In 2002, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was invited to a brief sit‑down at the official residence in London by none other than Jeffrey Epstein, the financier known for his later criminal charges. The invitation came after Peter Mandelson, a senior Labour figure with close ties to both men,
The clash over Iran has shifted the money game for U. S. oil makers, giving them a new chance to earn big in 2026. Instead of tech giants like Nvidia, the spotlight is on refineries that turn crude into gasoline and diesel. When prices for oil products rise while the cost of raw oil stays low,
Merrill Gardens, part of Solivita Marketplace in Poinciana, recently turned its courtyard into a runway for an exciting dog fashion event. The gathering followed the community’s earlier summer celebration, where residents enjoyed a stylish pet wedding. The venue buzzed with activity as residents
The Chicago Cubs have chosen veteran left‑handed pitcher Matthew Boyd to start their first game of the season. The decision was announced by manager Craig Counsell on Thursday, with Boyd set to face the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26. Boyd, who is 35 years old, will be in hi
The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched
In Zambia, many women face two health threats that can work together. One is a parasite called Schistosoma haematobium, which lays eggs in the body and can end up in the female reproductive organs. The other is human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can cause cervical cancer if it stays in
