CNN — Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), expressed his belief that he will not face consequences following a recent video showing him in a physical altercation with his wife. White made these statements during a media day event for UFC Fight Night 217. When asked about potential repercussions from the …
When Lovie Smith was brought on as head coach of the Houston Texans in February 2022, he immediately addressed the lack of diversity in the NFL coaching ranks. As one of just two Black head coaches in the league, he called out the problem and challenged the NFL to take action. Despite his efforts, Smith …
Chess referee Shohreh Bayat, who fled Iran three years ago, has faced further ostracism after challenging the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and its president, Arkady Dvorkovich, for questioning her choice of clothing at a tournament in Iceland in support of Iranian protests and the people of Ukraine. Bayat left Iran in 2017 after being criticised …
Silicon Valley Bank’s recent collapse has reignited concerns about lending discrimination in the banking industry, especially when it comes to people of color. Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton, who founded Backstage Capital, stepped in to help some of the startup founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. However, such options for those …
Retail sales in the US have fallen by 1% in March compared to the previous month, according to the Commerce Department. While the decline was steeper than expected, the figure is 2.9% higher year-on-year. Smaller tax returns and concerns about the labour market have been cited as reasons for the drop, which was particularly noticeable …
CNN — Actress Kirstie Alley, known for her Emmy-winning role on “Cheers” and films such as “Look Who’s Talking,” has died at the age of 71 after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her children True and Lillie Parker on social media. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, …
CNN — In a rare interview, twin brothers Ashton and Michael Kutcher talked about both their bond and their rift. The pair appeared on the new Paramount+ series “The Checkup with Dr. David Agus.” Agus, who is Ashton Kutcher’s doctor, first spoke with the actor about his battle with the autoimmune condition vasculitis. Later he …