President Donald Trump’s promise to send $5,000 to every American adult has quickly become one of the biggest economic talking points ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Trump has described the proposed payment as a “Trump Dividend” and tied it to a Republican victory in November. He has also insisted that the federal government can … Read more
The Commonwealth Foundation has officially announced the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, an annual writing competition that awards £5,000 to the best unpublished short fiction from across the Commonwealth. This prestigious contest is free to enter and welcomes submissions from citizens of Commonwealth countries aged 18 and above. Writers can submit original … Read more
South Africa’s Zola Budd emerged in the early 1980s as a barefoot teenage sensation, smashing world records and drawing global attention—both for her extraordinary talent and the political controversies that surrounded her. With her curled hair bouncing and feet unclad, she became a symbol of raw athleticism. But beyond the iconic 1984 Olympic collision with Mary Decker, … Read more