Author: Shekari Philemon

The artificial intelligence revolution has a reception problem. As AI tools become embedded in daily life and boardroom strategy alike, the generation inheriting this transformation is responding not with enthusiasm but with growing unease. For many young adults now entering the workforce, the arrival of ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini as household names feels less like progress and more like a threat. That tension played out publicly this week when former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt addressed graduating students at the University of Arizona. Schmidt told the crowd that the impact of AI  would be larger, faster, and more consequential than…

Most parents think about keeping their children healthy in fairly concrete terms. Regular hand washing, nutritious meals, adequate sleep, and teaching kids to sneeze into their elbow rather than their hands. These habits matter, and they work. But according to psychology research, the emotional environment a parent creates at home may be just as powerful a factor in a child’s physical health as any hygiene routine. The connection between emotional wellbeing and immune function is well documented. When a child feels genuinely safe and emotionally secure, the nervous system settles into a state of rest and recovery. When that safety…

Most people blame a bad lunch or a poor night’s sleep when they cannot seem to focus. But the sounds surrounding you throughout the day may be doing far more damage than anything you ate. Noise competes constantly for your brain’s attention, even when you are not consciously aware of it, and that invisible competition can quietly erode your ability to think clearly, stay productive, and manage stress. Brain experts say the key is understanding that not all noise is created equal. Some sounds actively support focus and calm the nervous system. Others trigger a threat response that keeps the…

President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen to 35 percent, nearly matching the lowest point of his current term, according to a new national poll. The results, drawn from a four day survey that closed earlier this week, paint a picture of a president whose political coalition is showing real signs of strain, particularly among the Republican voters who form the backbone of his support. Trump began his second term in January 2025 with a 47 percent approval rating. That figure has steadily eroded over the course of the year, dipping to 34 percent last month before ticking up…

It takes quite a lot to rattle Whoopi Goldberg on live television. The longtime co-host of The View has spent decades navigating heated conversations about politics, culture, and everything in between without losing her composure. But during a recent episode, a discussion about Donald Trump’s late night social media activity came remarkably close to making her say something she would have had to answer for on daytime TV. The conversation was prompted by a now viral episode in which Trump posted more than 50 messages on his Truth Social platform in a single night. The posts, which included pointed criticism…

LeBron James spent part of his offseason exactly where plenty of people go to decompress, Las Vegas. The basketball superstar was among the high profile guests who turned out for the grand opening weekend of OMNIA Dayclub and Skybar at Caesars Palace, a sprawling new entertainment destination that made a considerable splash on the Strip with its three day launch celebration. James attended alongside his wife Savannah, and the couple’s presence helped set the tone for what was already shaping up to be one of the more talked about venue openings the city has seen in recent memory. For James,…

Jaylen Brown was not the first name anyone expected to dominate the Drake conversation last weekend, but here we are. Drake did not release one album last Friday. He released three. The rollout arrived without significant warning and included Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour, a combined 43 tracks spanning nearly two and a half hours of new music. The release came in the wake of Drake’s widely documented public feud with Kendrick Lamar and immediately became one of the most talked about moments in recent music culture. Reactions came from everywhere and among the voices that cut through the…

Stomach troubles are among aging’s most quietly disruptive surprises. The creaky joints and two-drink hangovers get all the attention, but what happens inside the digestive system over time is just as significant. For tens of millions of people, the gut becomes an increasingly unpredictable place as the years pass, and understanding why is the first step to feeling better. Digestive diseases affect somewhere between 60 and 70 million Americans, with heartburn, bloating, abdominal pain and shifts in bowel habits among the most commonly reported symptoms. What makes it tricky is that the causes rarely come down to just one thing.…

Every year the African Energy Chamber recognizes one individual whose work has moved the needle on energy security, infrastructure development and economic resilience across the African continent. Past recipients have included heads of state, senior diplomats and chief executives of major global energy companies. The 2026 honoree is Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian businessman and industrialist whose decades of investment in African industry have culminated in one of the most consequential infrastructure projects the continent has ever produced. The recognition is not ceremonial. It reflects a body of work that has reshaped how Nigeria and much of sub-Saharan Africa approach energy…

It does not require a gym membership, expensive equipment or a carefully planned fitness routine. It does not demand a certain age, fitness level or health history. Walking, one of the most ordinary human activities in existence, turns out to be one of the most effective tools available for protecting the heart and extending the quality of life across the board. Research has consistently pointed to a striking finding: walking roughly 21 minutes a day is associated with a 30 percent reduction in the risk of heart disease. The same body of evidence links regular walking to lower rates of…