When Frederick Banting’s phone rang one morning in October 1923, it was the call that every scientist must dream of receiving. On the other end of the line, an excited friend asked Banting if he had seen the morning newspapers. When Banting said no, his friend broke the news himself. Banting had just been awarded … Read the rest
The conspiracy theory surrounding former President Donald Trump and Russia gained significant attention during his presidency and has remained a topic of discussion for several reasons:
There is no report, investigation or new revelation, including the recent release of Special Counsel John Durham’s “Report on Matters Related to Intelligence Activities and Investigations Arising Out of the 2016 Presidential Campaigns” that will implode the myth that Russia was responsible for the election of Donald Trump. Myths are impervious to facts. They fulfill … Read the rest
Ndongo Samba Sylla argues that the CFA franc – officially created on 26 December 1945 by a decree of General de Gaulle – used across much of Africa today is a colonial relic. For those hoping to export competitive products, obtain affordable credit, work for the integration of continental trade, or fight for an Africa … Read the rest
A bill signed into law this week in Colorado prohibits family courts from ordering children to participate in reunification programs that isolate them from a trusted caregiver. Many of these programs purport to offer treatments for parental alienation, a psychological disorder that has been rejected by mainstream scientific circles but continues to influence custody decisions.… Read the rest
Disney’s 1989 classic The Little Mermaid is widely credited with reviving the company’s animation division. While Ariel and her search for terrestrial love gets most of the attention, the film’s MVP might be Flounder, the precocious fish sidekick of seemingly indeterminate species.
With the live-action remake starring Halle Bailey opening in theaters, language learning hub … Read the rest
In 1988, legendary soul and R&B singer Tina Turner held a distinction that few other recording artists have accomplished: a Guinness World Record for the largest paying audience for a solo artist in history, The New York Times reports. At that time, Turner performed to no fewer than 180,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio … Read the rest
Beyoncé and Jay-Z topped the charts over the weekend—not with a secret album drop or new date for Queen Bey’s world tour, but with news that the A-list couple had splashed out $200 million for a 40,000-square-foot mansion in Malibu, California. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, the contemporary concrete building has far-reaching views … Read the rest
A Washington, D.C., townhouse where former President Barack Obama lived during his years as a senator has hit the market for $1.279 million. “I think the appeal for [Mr.] Obama to live there was its proximity to the U.S. Capitol and the Senate and House offices,” said listing agent Linda Pettie of Coldwell Banker Realty.
February is way more than Valentine’s Day and the frigid cold, it’s also Black History Month, and in celebration, BroadwayBox takes a chronological look at the 58 African American actors and actresses to win Tony Awards in the eight competitive acting categories.
1950: Juanita Hall, South Pacific, Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Juanita … Read the rest