Sanna Marin’s Party Loses in Finland Election
Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s party was outpolled by a rival that stressed economic concerns. Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party may now come to power, but coalition talks will be daunting.
Your Monday Briefing
Donald Trump’s expected surrender at a Manhattan courthouse.
Milo Djukanovic Is Defeated in Montenegro’s Presidential Election
The incumbent, Milo Djukanovic, conceded to Jakov Milatovic, who had campaigned on pledges to root out corruption and organized crime.
St. Petersburg Blast Kills Russian Blogger Who Backed War in Ukraine
Russian police officers inspected the aftermath of the explosion at a cafe where the blogger popularly known as Vladlen Tatarsky had been giving a public talk.
How the U.S. Came to Use NSO Spyware It Was Trying to Kill
The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has gotten the message.
10 Best Steve Perry Songs of All Time
Steve Perry is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Journey. He joined the band in 1977 and helped to take them to new heights of success with hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” and “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).” Perry’s soaring tenor voice and emotive
10 Best Bob Marley Songs of All Time
Bob Marley is widely considered one of the most iconic figures in music history, known for his powerful voice, socially-conscious lyrics, and commitment to peace and social justice. Born in Jamaica in 1945, Marley rose to prominence in the 1970s as the frontman of the reggae band The Wailers, with hits including “No Woman, No
Change your diet, change your life: how one Black man is taking control of his health
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO On March 2, Keith Person visited his doctor for his annual physical. He weighed in at 253. His blood pressure read 110/75, and his A1C was 5.9. Two months earlier, on January 1, the Pathway to Housing D.C. Peer Support Specialist tipped the scales at 275 pounds. His
Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion to headline ESSENCE Festival’s celebration of hip hop
By AFRO Staff The 2023 edition of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and its global impact with two headlining female MCs that represent the past and present of the art form. Back in New Orleans for its 29th year, the four-day festival kicks off June 29 and will
Maryland becomes first state to reimburse EBT fraud victims with federal SNAP funds
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Maryland became the first state in the nation to start using funds from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to reimburse victims of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud on March 27, with outreach efforts to affected individuals already underway. Gov. Wes Moore recently announced the Department of Human