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Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Landmark Syrian War Crimes Case

August 11, 2026

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court over crimes committed during the country’s nearly 14-year civil war, marking a major development in efforts to hold former regime leaders accountable. The Damascus Fourth Criminal

Art & Culture·Events

Under the Purple Carpet: Phylicia Rashad Honored at International Black Theatre Festival

August 11, 2026

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, turned purple this summer as the International Black Theatre Festival brought together performers, artists, educators and theatre lovers from across the country and around the world. Among the festival’s biggest moments was the presentation of the Sidney Poitier Lifetime

Business·Career Moves

From Supply Chain to Culture: Rahquel Purcell’s New Role Atop L’Oréal’s DE&I Strategy

August 11, 2026

L’Oréal has a new leader overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion across North America, and she is arriving from an unusual place: the company’s operations and transformation ranks. L’Oréal announced that Rahquel Purcell will serve as Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for

New York·Politics

Judge Puts Mamdani’s NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax on Hold After Homeowners Sue

August 11, 2026

A Staten Island judge has temporarily halted New York City’s rollout of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax, ordering a pause while a lawsuit brought by homeowners challenging the implementation moves through court. The temporary restraining order stops the city from continuing enforcement

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7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Colombia, Killing at Least 20 and Collapsing Buildings

August 10, 2026

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, triggering evacuations, collapsing buildings and leaving at least 20 people dead as rescue crews searched damaged structures for survivors. The earthquake was centered near San José del Palmar in Colombia’s Chocó region, roughly

Business·Philanthropy

Aliko Dangote Plans to Give One-Third of His Fortune to Charity as Family Shapes His Legacy

August 10, 2026

Africa’s richest man is planning to devote a significant portion of his fortune to philanthropy, with one-third of his estate set aside for charitable causes as part of his family’s long-term succession plans. The plan involving Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote was disclosed

Business·Career Moves

From Fortune 500 Leadership to HBCU Leadership: Dr. Donald W. Comer Named Lane College’s 11th President

August 10, 2026

Dr. Donald W. Comer is moving from a career spent navigating the corporate world to the highest leadership position at one of Tennessee’s historic HBCUs. Lane College has formally appointed Comer as its 11th president, following his service as the institution’s interim

Glenn Allen Sims, former Alvin Ailey principal dancer and Vice President of Arts Education at Newburgh Performing Arts Academy

Art & Culture·Career Moves

From Alvin Ailey to Arts Education: Glenn Allen Sims Takes Leadership Role at Newburgh Performing Arts Academy

August 10, 2026

Glenn Allen Sims is stepping into a new chapter of a career that has taken him from a New Jersey dance studio to some of the world’s most prominent stages, and now into arts-education leadership. The Newburgh Performing Arts Academy has named

Sports

Gianni Infantino Denies Allegations Over Six-Figure Payment to Former UEFA Employee

August 9, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is strongly denying allegations that inappropriate conduct was connected to a six-figure departure payment made to a female UEFA employee during his time as the organization’s general secretary. The allegations stem from a report concerning a woman who

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Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Landmark Syrian War Crimes Case

Under the Purple Carpet: Phylicia Rashad Honored at International Black Theatre Festival

From Supply Chain to Culture: Rahquel Purcell’s New Role Atop L’Oréal’s DE&I Strategy

Judge Puts Mamdani’s NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax on Hold After Homeowners Sue

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Colombia, Killing at Least 20 and Collapsing Buildings

Aliko Dangote Plans to Give One-Third of His Fortune to Charity as Family Shapes His Legacy

From Fortune 500 Leadership to HBCU Leadership: Dr. Donald W. Comer Named Lane College’s 11th President

From Alvin Ailey to Arts Education: Glenn Allen Sims Takes Leadership Role at Newburgh Performing Arts Academy

Gianni Infantino Denies Allegations Over Six-Figure Payment to Former UEFA Employee

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