Airport leaders won’t say how bad the problem is, but they may spend a billion dollars to fix it By KEVIN SPEAR | kspear@orlandosentinel.com | Orlando Sentinel PUBLISHED: November 22, 2024 at 5:30 AM EST Why do so many passengers arriving at Orlando International Airport have to wait 90 minutes or more before their bags pop out onto a carousel? How often are departing…
The concept of “human zoos,” where people were exhibited as spectacles for the entertainment and curiosity of European and Western audiences, is one of the most grotesque examples of racism and dehumanization in modern history. These exhibitions showcased individuals—primarily from African, Indigenous, and other colonized communities—as living proof of so-called “savage” or “primitive” cultures, often juxtaposed against Western “civilization.”…
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented migrants. Immigration was a top issue in the election campaign, and Trump has promised to deport millions and stabilize the border with Mexico after record numbers of migrants crossed illegally…
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, has lost…
The nomination of U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked reactions across the globe, particularly in Africa. Gaetz, known for his controversial foreign policy remarks, had in May 2024 called for a U.S. invasion of Niger following the country’s decision to expel American troops and realign itself with anti-Western powers. This development has…
Three daughters of Malcolm X have accused the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others in a $100 million lawsuit Friday of playing roles in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader. In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the daughters — along with the Malcolm X estate — claimed that the agencies were aware of and…
Elon Musk’s impact on Donald Trump’s electoral success in the recent U.S. elections reflects how high-profile supporters can shape political campaigns and public opinion. Here are 10 critical roles that Musk played in amplifying Trump’s platform and rallying voters: 1. Leveraging Social Media Influence Musk harnessed his influence on X (formerly Twitter), with over 150 million followers, to amplify…
In 2021 after the capital riots, Trump’s Twitter was permanently suspended, twitter cited the concerns about potential for further incitement of violence as the major reason. Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter (renamed X) in 2022 was a game-changer, as Musk restored Trump’s account. His emphasis for free speech laid solid foundations for the Donald Trump’s narrative. This action allowed…
Ironically, the White House, one of the most recognizable symbols of American democracy, was largely built by enslaved African Americans—a reality many Americans remain unaware of. This lesser-known chapter of U.S. history brings a new perspective to the White House and other historic government buildings in Washington, D.C., which were constructed with the forced labor of African Americans. The…
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