Monthly Archives: January 2023

Four things to watch out for in the Middle East in 2023

The event that dominated the world’s news agenda in 2022 was the Ukraine war and its far-reaching repercussions. Its impact was felt deeply in the Middle East, with the region’s energy supplies, strategic waterways, and even weapons industries playing a key role in the war.The event that dominated the world’s news agenda in 2022 was […]

Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance’s teen son apologizes for participating in fake celeb death TikTok trend

The son of actress Angela Bassett has issued an apology after receiving backlash for a viral video of him telling his parents that actor Michael B. Jordan had died.The son of actress Angela Bassett has issued an apology after receiving backlash for a viral video of him telling his parents that actor Michael B. Jordan […]

Whitmer urges both parties to ‘stand up’ to violent rhetoric and threats as she embarks on second term

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, sworn in for a second term Sunday, called the sentencing last week of two men convicted of plotting to kidnap her “just,” while urging both parties to confront threats and violent rhetoric.Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, sworn in for a second term Sunday, called the sentencing last week […]

Jane Fonda to sell trove of art at upcoming Christie’s auction

Christie’s annual Outsider and Vernacular art auction in New York on January 18 will include a notable group of lots from the personal collection of Jane Fonda: 14 artworks by the late American artist Thornton Dial, his brother, Arthur Dial, and his son, Thornton Dial Jr.Christie’s annual Outsider and Vernacular art auction in New York […]