Canadian rapper Drake continues to face the infamous 'Drake curse' as he loses a $300,000 bet on Canada in the Copa America, leading Argentina to playfully mock him on social media. Despite previous notable betting successes, Drake's high-profile loss has once again caught public attention, strengthening the superstition that teams he supports tend to lose.
A Kenyan court has ruled that the killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by a police officer in 2022 was arbitrary and unlawful. The court has mandated the Kenyan government to compensate his widow, Javeria Siddique, with Ksh10 million ($78,000), while investigations continue.
In the Copa America knockout round, Venezuela faced Canada in a dramatic match at AT&T Stadium, Texas. Both teams had remarkable journeys leading up to this match, with Venezuela winning against Ecuador, Mexico, and Jamaica, and Canada bouncing back from early setbacks. The game ended in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Canada advancing.
Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, has paused plans to invest in a new steel plant in Nigeria fearing monopoly accusations, just before inaugurating his notable oil refinery in Lagos. Despite Nigeria's substantial steel imports, Dangote urges local millionaires to invest in steel to aid economic growth.
A critical look at JD Vance and his rise as Donald Trump's running mate. By examining his memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy,' the article delves into America's infatuation with bootstrap narratives, challenging the notion of individualist prosperity and exposing the overlooked reality of inherited privilege.