The University of Aberdeen Is Set To Return A Benin Bronze To Nigeria Almost 125 Years After It Was Looted By British Forces

The University of Aberdeen becomes the first institution in more than a century to agree to the full and unconditional repatriation of a Benin bronze. Last week, the University of Aberdeen announced that it will be returning the statue of an Oba (king) to the Benin City in Nigeria. The decision was as a result of an internal review of the University’s collection, which deduced … Continue reading The University of Aberdeen Is Set To Return A Benin Bronze To Nigeria Almost 125 Years After It Was Looted By British Forces

Emma Stone Welcomes First Child With Husband Dave McCary!

Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary have welcomed their first child into the world! The La La Land actress and her husband Dave McCary – a comedian, writer and director, have officially taken on the role as parents. E! News confirmed that the actress gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. The couple, who met after Emma hosted Saturday Night Live in 2016, tied the … Continue reading Emma Stone Welcomes First Child With Husband Dave McCary!

Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes Announce They’re Expecting Their First Child Together

“Whatcha Say” singer Jason Derulo, and his partner, Jena Frumes, have announced they are expecting a baby.  Derulo announced the news on his Instagram page with a video of the couple. The clip ends with Derulo kissing Frumes’s baby bump followed by “Coming Soon” written in the sand. The post caption read: “Couldn’t be more excited for this new chapter in our life.” Frumes announced … Continue reading Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes Announce They’re Expecting Their First Child Together

British CEO Follows New Zealand’s Lead And Approves Paid Leave For Staff Who Experience A Miscarriage

Last week, it was announced that New Zealand’s parliament had passed legislation allowing pregnant people and their partners paid leave, following the loss of their child at any stage during the pregnancy. Following from this great news, a business owner from the UK has decided to also make the change. Chris Donnelly, the founder and CEO of VERB Brands, took to LinkedIn to announce that … Continue reading British CEO Follows New Zealand’s Lead And Approves Paid Leave For Staff Who Experience A Miscarriage

Murry Rogers And New England Patriots Player Justin Herron Save An Elderly Woman From Sexual Assault

NFL player Justin Herron and local resident Murry Rogers, both did courageous and selfless acts that deserve all the praise!  While the 25-year-old football player was training in a park located in Tempe, Arizona, he and a local resident, Murry Rogers, helped stop the sexual assault of a 71-year-old woman.  The police said a 30-year-old suspect was seen pushing the woman to the ground in … Continue reading Murry Rogers And New England Patriots Player Justin Herron Save An Elderly Woman From Sexual Assault

Students Who Were Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges In The US Will Get Their Student Loan Debt Erased

Earlier this month (March 2021), the Biden administration announced full relief of $1 billion of loans to over 70,000 students who had been defrauded by for-profit colleges in the U.S. Students who had been defrauded by their colleges, are now to receive tax-free forgiveness from their loans. Approximately 72,000 students, who had been scammed by for-profit education companies and colleges, would benefit under the new … Continue reading Students Who Were Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges In The US Will Get Their Student Loan Debt Erased

Chinese Grandmother Who Fought Off Attacker Plans To Give Back Almost $1 Million In Donations To Combat Racism Against Asian Americans

The family of a 75-year-old Chinese grandmother have raised over $900,000 after she was racially attacked in San Francisco. She and her surrounding family have decided what to do with the money raised. It will be invested back into the Asian American community as a means to tackle racism against Asian Americans.Xiao Zhen Xie was able to defend herself against her attacker. However, she was … Continue reading Chinese Grandmother Who Fought Off Attacker Plans To Give Back Almost $1 Million In Donations To Combat Racism Against Asian Americans

Prince Harry Lands Two New Jobs Tackling Mental Health And Online Misinformation

Earlier this week, it was announced that The Duke of Sussex would be joining BetterUp, a US coaching and mental health firm, as their first Chief Impact Officer. Prince Harry has always been very passionate about helping others and mental health wellbeing. In 2006 he founded Sentebale, a mental health charity for young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana. In 2014 he also … Continue reading Prince Harry Lands Two New Jobs Tackling Mental Health And Online Misinformation

New Zealand Grants Employees Paid Leave Following Miscarriage

New Zealand’s parliament has passed legislation allowing pregnant people and their partners paid leave, following the loss of their child at any stage during the pregnancy. The new law grants employees three days’ additional leave when a pregnancy ends with a miscarriage or stillbirth, giving them some time to begin to heal, both physically and emotionally. In a further progressive step, the bereavement allowance applies … Continue reading New Zealand Grants Employees Paid Leave Following Miscarriage

Ashley Tisdale Welcomes Her First Child!

Ashley Tisdale is now a mother! The 35-year-old actress welcomed her first child into the world with her husband, Christopher French, on March 23. She announced her daughter’s birth on Instagram, along with a photo of her newborn’s tiny hand.  “Jupiter Iris French arrived earth side,” she captioned the picture, along with a star emoji to match her daughter’s name.  Tisdale married French, a music … Continue reading Ashley Tisdale Welcomes Her First Child!