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Mliswa blasts VP Chiwenga as a weak, naive leader
Former legislator Temba Mliswa attacked Vice President Constantino Chiwenga for lacking political support within Zimbabwe's ruling party as internal factions compete for succession. Mliswa claimed Chiwenga abandoned his military authority as Commander of Defence Forces for a weaker government position under President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The critic suggested Chiwenga cannot build grassroots backing from ward to national levels and operates without party infrastructure. Mliswa supports businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei as a presidential candidate alongside efforts to extend Mnangagwa's administration until 2030. Chiwenga failed to block Tagwirei from joining the Central Committee last week, despite having attempted to prevent his...
Doug Ford halts controversial ad after Trump fury
Ontario Premier Doug Ford suspended a trade advertisement campaign after former President Donald Trump terminated negotiations with Canada. The $ 75 million Canadian-dollar effort featured Ronald Reagan discussing tariffs and aired on major American television networks. Trump labeled the content misleading and accused Canada of lacking commitment to serious discussions. Ford defended the material as genuine Reagan commentary but stopped the broadcasts after consulting Prime Minister Mark Carney. White House representative Kush Desai said the advertisement distorted a 1987 Reagan radio address. Canadian officials stated the campaign successfully reached American decision makers despite diplomatic friction. The dispute threatens...
Michael Wolff sues Melania Trump over defamation
Author Michael Wolff sued Melania Trump in New York State Court after her lawyers threatened him with a $1 billion defamation claim over statements he made about her connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The journalist alleges the former first lady attempted to silence his reporting through legal intimidation and violated his free speech protections. He seeks to depose her under oath about her knowledge of Epstein and her modeling work before marrying Donald Trump. Representatives for Melania Trump rejected the lawsuit as publicity seeking and designed to promote book sales rather than present truthful information. Wolff told The Daily Beast he plans to question her directly about Epstein if the case proceeds to trial. His previous books...
Search for missing Cal State student intensifies
California State University, Fullerton student Nicholas Adunagow remains missing after vanishing 10 days ago when campus security cameras captured him departing his residence hall on a skateboard around 2 a.m. on October 14. The 21-year-old was last observed traveling south near Chapman Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue in Fullerton before his family reported his absence on October 20 after nearly one week without communication. Authorities have detected no cellular phone usage, financial transactions or online activity since his departure. Police indicate no evidence points to foul play but acknowledge the absence of credible leads regarding his location or motivation for leaving campus. Friends characterize him as dependable and...
Claflin University faces backlash over McKnight gig
Claflin University faces criticism after selecting R&B artist Brian McKnight to perform at its 31st Presidential Scholarship Gala. The historically Black institution received complaints from graduates and community members who say his public conduct does not match the school's principles. McKnight has drawn attention for his treatment of his biological children while favoring his stepchildren. He also won an $8.8 million defamation case against his former wife and engaged in online disputes following the 2025 death of his son Niko McKnight. Detractors argue these actions contradict the mentorship values historically Black colleges promote. The South Carolina school released a statement saying it is reviewing entertainment choices for...
Kim Kardashian is confident she passed the bar exam
Kim Kardashian says she has passed the California bar examination and will become a licensed attorney when the results are published in two weeks. She told The Graham Norton Show that she feels completely certain about her performance on the test she took in July. The reality television personality has spent six years working toward this goal through California's legal apprenticeship program. She studied approximately 18 hours weekly and accumulated more than 5,000 hours of legal training before sitting for the examination. Kardashian cleared the First-Year Law Students' Examination in 2021, a mandatory step for apprenticeship candidates. She was the sole graduate in her class and received recognition at a private ceremony that her...
NY Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty to fraud charges
New York Attorney General Letitia James entered a not guilty plea on Friday before a federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, facing bank fraud and false statement charges related to her 2020 home purchase. Prosecutors allege she misrepresented the property as a secondary residence while renting it to another family, securing a lower mortgage rate that saved approximately $19,000 across 30 years. James called the charges politically motivated retaliation from the president and denied wrongdoing through her attorneys, Abbe Lowell and Andrew Bosse. The indictment came from Lindsey Halligan, a former White House aide appointed last month as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia by Donald Trump, who has feuded with James following...
Tokyo Toni goes viral with self-documentary on TikTok
Tokyo Toni attracted widespread attention after posting a TikTok documentary about her experiences as a dancer and life following marriage. The video accumulated more than one million interactions as viewers called for Tyler Perry to adapt her story into either a scripted series or a reality television program. She explained her strategy of charging 20 dollars per dance instead of the standard 10 dollars, which doubled her income and maintained financial independence without substance use. Tokyo Toni described treating her work as a business operation rather than succumbing to addiction or emotional distress common among performers. Social media users praised her candid storytelling and humor, which helped her create viral content...
Erykah Badu denies being an inspiration for Ms. Jackson
Erykah Badu disputed the widespread belief that Outkast's Ms. Jackson references her relationship with Andre 3000. The singer told Popcast on Wednesday that public perception differs from reality regarding the song's subject matter. Badu joked that her mother, Kolleen Gipson, believes the track concerns her and owns merchandise celebrating the connection. The neo-soul artist and Andre 3000 had a son, Seven Sirius Benjamin, in 1997 before separating two years afterward. They maintained professional ties through collaborations on songs such as "Humble Mumble" and "Hello". Badu said artists who entered her life already possessed their creative direction before meeting her. She praised Andre 3000's work in a Drink Champs appearance and...

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