Rhymefest, whose legal name is Che Smith, posted a video in which he argues with officers at the front desk. “You wonder we don’t report crimes? The police treated me disgustingly,” Smith tweeted along with the video. Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tweeted back in response, “@RHYMEFEST disappointing to say the least. On behalf … Read more
In Ascoli Piceno province, a state funeral was held in a local gym. Thirty-five coffins adorned with flowers and framed photographs sat in three rows for victims from the town of Arquata del Tronto. Taped at the foot of each coffin was the name of the deceased printed on white paper. Before the ceremony, family … Read more
A woman who was on the plane with her husband and three children told CNN affiliate KOCO that the engine was right outside her window. “It was just a big explosion. There was some smoke and then nothing,” she told the Oklahoma City station . “I saw parts flapping in the wind.” The plane started … Read more
WikiLeaks on Saturday walked back a claim made by its founder, Julian Assange, that it was “working on” obtaining Donald Trump’s undisclosed tax returns. Assange’s remark came at the end of a contentious interview Friday with “Real Time” host Bill Maher, during which the two discussed WikiLeaks’ recent disclosure of Democratic National Committee emails and … Read more
Dr. Kwadwo Safo is, according to his own legend, many things. He is a Pentecostal pastor. He is an inventor. Now he claims to be Ghana’s first carmaker as well. Over the past year, his Kantanka Automobile Company has made international news with its vehicles, mature industrial products emerging fully realized from a not-particularly industrial … Read more
France’s national holiday turned bloody and violent Thursday night in the southern city of Nice, as a truck drove through crowds of Bastille Day revelers for more than a mile along a promenade. French officials said more than 70 people were killed, as the death toll climbed throughout the night. The vehicle was a large … Read more
At least 120 people are said to have been slaughtered in Paris and another 200 injured, of which 80 seriously (police) in a series of co-ordinated attacks last night. A gunman reportedly shouted “it’s for Syria” and “Allahu Akbar” – the Arabic for “God is great” – before slaughtering around 100 music fans at a … Read more
Our Millennial Crush Monday #MCM for this week is Ghana’s Heel the World (HTW) HTW is a Ghanaian company established by young Ghanaian Millennials who believed in the African entrepreneurial spirit. Established in 2009, this African start-up continues to see it star on the rise, due to its commitment to pursue innovative ways to greatness. … Read more