Author: Dorcas Onasa

The United Nations is in the middle of a critical leadership transition, and the race to fill its top role is already proving to be anything but simple. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock described the position as one of the toughest job interviews in the world and the four candidates now in contention are quickly finding out just how accurate that description is. Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, and Macky Sall of Senegal have each sat before U.N. ambassadors to answer pointed questions about how they would handle global peace, poverty, and…

What was supposed to be one of Washington’s most celebrated annual nights came to an abrupt and frightening halt when a gunman allegedly opened fire on law enforcement officers outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday. Cole Thomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was taken into custody after allegedly attempting to breach a security checkpoint and rushing toward the ballroom where the dinner was taking place. Metropolitan Police Department interim chief Jeff Carroll confirmed that Allen exchanged gunfire with law enforcement before being subdued. A Secret Service officer was struck during the exchange but was treated and released…

In Brownsville, a coastal city long tied to the shrimping trade, fishermen are confronting a growing financial squeeze that is reshaping their way of life. Rising fuel costs, shifting market prices and mounting operational pressures are forcing many to rethink how and whether they can continue working on the water. At the center of the issue is the soaring cost of fuel, which has dramatically increased the price of each trip out to sea. For some captains, filling a shrimp boat now requires tens of thousands of dollars, turning routine outings into high-stakes decisions. Fuel surge puts pressure on daily…

The 2026 edition of the London Marathon delivered a defining moment in distance running as Sabastian Sawe produced a performance that will be talked about for years. The Kenyan star crossed the finish line in 1:59:30, becoming the first athlete to officially run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race setting. His time not only secured victory but also surpassed the previous benchmark by more than a minute, signaling a dramatic shift in what elite marathoners are capable of achieving. A historic day for marathon running Sawe’s run represents a turning point for the sport, long defined…

Fifteen years after a jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray is practicing medicine again just not in the United States. The cardiologist, whose actions on June 25, 2009, led to the pop icon’s death and one of the most publicized criminal trials in entertainment history, has rebuilt a medical career in Trinidad and Tobago, the country where he was born. His journey from a Los Angeles courtroom to a Caribbean clinic is a complicated one, shaped by legal battles, suspended licenses and persistent efforts to return to a profession he…

Julius Dr. J Erving has never been someone who stays in one lane for long. At 74, the basketball Hall of Famer is proving that point once again with a new brand partnership that blends sports nostalgia, modern technology and sharp business instincts in equal measure. Erving has signed with footwear company Rockport as part of a campaign that uses artificial intelligence to digitally recreate a younger version of himself giving fans a rare visual bridge between the gravity defying athlete he once was and the accomplished entrepreneur he has become. A campaign that turns back the clock The partnership…

The Michael Jackson biopic titled Michael and starring the late singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role  finally arrived in theaters on April 24, 2026, more than three years after it was first announced. Marketed as an honest and unflinching look at one of music’s most complex figures, the film was expected to address some of the darker chapters of Jackson’s life. Instead, audiences discovered that the movie wraps up in 1988, leaving out the final two decades of his story entirely including the child sex abuse allegations that would come to define much of his public legacy. The…

The backstory: a $3 million lawsuit, the legal drama between Jada Pinkett Smith and Bilaal Salaam Will Smith’s former best friend of four decades, After successfully getting three emotional distress claims thrown out, Jada Pinkett Smith demands $49K in legal fees from Will Smith’s ex friend. Jada Pinkett Smith is now asking a California court to make Bilaal Salaam foot her legal bill. is far from over. After a California court struck down three of Salaam’s claims against her, Pinkett Smith is now going after him for the money she spent fighting the case. In a motion filed April 20…

President Donald Trump is attending the White House Correspondents Association Dinner for the first time since returning to the Oval Office, ending what had become one of the most talked-about absences in the event’s century-long history. During his first term, Trump was the only sitting president to skip the dinner entirely, making his appearance this year a notable shift in tone and perhaps in strategy. The annual spring gala, long regarded as a cornerstone of Washington’s social calendar, raises money for journalism scholarships and honors reporters who cover the White House. But this year, the mood surrounding the event is…

A tragic shooting at Mall of Louisiana has left one person dead and five others injured, shaking the community and prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Authorities say a confrontation between two groups led to gunfire that left one person dead and several others hurt. The incident unfolded in Baton Rouge on Thursday, April 23, when gunfire erupted inside the busy shopping center. Law enforcement officers already stationed at the mall responded immediately, with additional personnel arriving within minutes as the situation escalated. How the incident unfolded The shooting began in the early afternoon, authorities said the first reports…