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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

Former US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has been removed from the board overseeing the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., as the Trump administration seeks to appoint new members more aligned with its stance on Israel. Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, was among several appointees from the Biden administration who were dismissed by President Donald Trump. The board, known as the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, plays a crucial role in guiding the museum’s operations and policy. In a statement posted on X, Emhoff expressed his dismay and stated that Holocaust remembrance and education should never…

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Beyoncé, the icon herself, opened her tour with a spectacle unlike any other. Imagine a flying convertible, a mechanical bull, and a robot serving her whiskey—all set to an arena pulsing with excitement. Her performance was a true Texas-sized extravaganza, complete with flying through the air on a giant horseshoe, singing “Tyrant” on a mechanical bull, and playing at a piano that was lit on fire. The show was a visual and auditory delight, leaving fans spellbound. But the night’s most unforgettable moment came when her seven-year-old daughter, Rumi Carter, made her stage debut. Adding an extra layer of sweetness…

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Canada’s Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, experienced a dramatic political upset, losing his parliamentary seat. This setback marked a significant turning point for the Conservatives and a surprising national victory for the Liberal Party. The Liberal Party, led by former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, achieved a remarkable national triumph that defied expectations just months prior. Poilievre, who had represented the rural Ottawa riding of Carleton since 2004, was unseated by Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, as reported by national broadcaster CBC. His defeat holds the distinction of being the first time since 1993 that a major party leader has…

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Two Catholic cardinals will not participate in next week’s conclave to elect a new pope due to health concerns, as announced by the Vatican on Tuesday, April 29. This decision reduces the expected number of electors to 133. Although the Vatican has not disclosed the names of the absent cardinals, a source within the archdiocese of Valencia confirmed to AFP that Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, Archbishop Emeritus of Valencia, will not attend the conclave due to health reasons. The secret election, which will be held in the Sistine Chapel beginning May 7, involves 135 cardinals eligible to vote. The process, steeped…

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Images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released. Today, the first images of Pope Francis’ final resting place have been released to the public. The late pontiff, who passed away on April 26, 2025, is laid to rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome — a departure from the traditional burial at St. Peter’s Basilica. LIVE PHOTOS OF POPE FRANCIS FUNERAL The tomb reflects Pope Francis’ lifelong dedication to humility and simplicity. Marked only by the Latin inscription “Franciscus,” it features a single white rose and a crucifix on…

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Six months after Kemi Badenoch was elected leader of the UK Conservative Party, internal discussions have already shifted toward the possibility of replacing her. With local elections in England approaching, many Conservative MPs and officials are increasingly dissatisfied with Badenoch’s leadership and have expressed concerns that she is not the right person to lead the party into the next general election, scheduled for 2029. According to more than two dozen sources who spoke to Bloomberg on the condition of anonymity, there is growing support within the party to replace Badenoch with Robert Jenrick, the right-wing shadow justice secretary. The discontent…

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Former President Joe Biden, along with numerous global luminaries, attended Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican on Saturday. However, his departure from the leadership of the free world has brought about significant changes. Biden was accompanied by his wife, former first lady Jill Biden. However, they were not seated near President Donald Trump and other world leaders. Instead, they were positioned toward the back of the foreign dignitaries section, reflecting their no longer being heads of state. LIVE PHOTOS OF POPE FRANCIS FUNERAL Biden is no longer part of the cool kids club. pic.twitter.com/BsQufAxpnC — I Meme Therefore I Am…

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Donald Trump has arrived in Italy before Pope Francis’ funeral. The late pontiff’s open coffin was sealed in a private ceremony. The US President and First Lady Melania are among the world’s elite set to attend the historic funeral today. Trump and Melania were seen emerging from Air Force One at Fiumicino Airport near Rome on Friday night. The US President will join British Prince William, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the service in St. Peter’s Square. After three days of public viewing, Pope Francis’ coffin was officially sealed in a private ceremony. Approximately 250,000…

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Is Sinners a true story? That’s the question buzzing among moviegoers after Ryan Coogler’s new horror film shattered expectations with a $48 million opening weekend. The film, starring Michael B. Jordan, dives into a haunting 1930s Mississippi setting filled with juke joints, racism—and vampires. But beyond the box office success and star-studded cast, fans are asking: Is Sinners based on a true story? What Is Sinners About? Sinners is set in 1930s Mississippi and follows gangster twins Smoke and Stack, both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, who return to their hometown after making a name for themselves in Chicago. The…

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