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Awich Drops “Butcher Shop” with Ferg, Produced by RZA — A Global Hip-Hop Power Move

Awich, born Akiko Urasaki in Okinawa, is a groundbreaking Japanese rapper celebrated for fusing hip-hop with her Okinawan heritage. Her stage name, short for "Asian Wish Child," reflects her deep cultural pride and bold artistic vision. After studying in Atlanta and overcoming personal tragedy, she returned to Japan, using music as a powerful tool for…

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Top News: Stock Market Plummets, Nightclub Collapse, Supreme Court Ruling, IRS Scandal, P. Diddy Updates

From Wall Street to Washington and beyond, today's top news highlight a day of turbulence, tragedy, and legal reckoning. The U.S. stock market took a sharp dive amid escalating trade tensions, while a devastating nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic left dozens dead, including a former MLB player and a local governor. Back home, the…

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How Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Are Disrupting Caribbean and African Economies

In April 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs aimed at addressing trade imbalances and encouraging domestic manufacturing. These measures include a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the United States, with higher rates imposed on approximately 60 countries and territories. The implementation of these tariffs has raised significant concerns for economies…

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130 Years Later, Netherlands Returns Stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

​In a landmark move toward cultural restitution, the Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, nearly 130 years after these treasured artifacts were looted by British forces and subsequently sold to Dutch institutions. This decision marks a significant step in addressing historical injustices and restoring Nigeria's cultural heritage.​ Historical Context In 1897,…

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Rihanna Launches Fenty Beauty and Skin in Jamaica This April at Fontana Pharmacy

Jamaican beauty enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Rihanna's acclaimed brands, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin, are set to officially launch in Jamaica this April. The products will be available exclusively at Fontana Pharmacy locations: Fontana Waterloo in Kingston: Launch event on April 10, 2025 Fontana Fairview in Montego Bay: Launch event on April 12,…

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Israel Resumes Gaza Strikes Amid Ceasefire Collapse & Political Turmoil

Israel has resumed airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, effectively ending a two-month ceasefire, citing Hamas’s refusal to release additional hostages. The renewed military campaign has resulted in over 400 Palestinian deaths, and hundreds more injured including civilians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that these strikes are "only the beginning," vowing to continue operations until all…

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Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso: The Alliance of Sahel States Reshaping Africa & Rejecting Western Influence

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in September 2023, is reshaping the political and economic landscape of West Africa. This military and economic alliance emerged following the nations' withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in early 2024. Facing security threats, economic instability, and political…

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Trump vs. Zelensky: A Tense White House Showdown and What Comes Next

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2014, has recently escalated, with heightened tensions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A recent White House meeting between the two leaders ended abruptly in a heated exchange, highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy amid the prolonged war. As the conflict…

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5 Big News Stories Today: Marvel’s ‘Captain America’ Wins Box Office, Trump’s DEI Ban, and Kentucky’s Deadly Flooding

As of February 17, 2025, several significant events are shaping national and international discussions. Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World tops the box office, while Elon Musk’s DOGE sparks IRS data concerns. The Trump administration orders schools to cut DEI programs, Beijing reacts to a U.S. policy shift on Taiwan, and Kentucky battles deadly flooding…

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Trump’s Gaza Plan Sparks Backlash, Irv Gotti Dies, Judge Blocks Federal Buyout & More Breaking News

Major developments are unfolding across politics, global affairs, business, and entertainment today. From President Trump's controversial Gaza plan facing backlash and Israel’s military preparing for potential Palestinian displacement to a judge blocking Trump's federal worker buyout, the headlines are packed with high-stakes decisions. Meanwhile, music executive Irv Gotti’s passing has shocked the industry, Tamara Mellon…

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