Akon has started building Akon City in Senegal with focus on cryptocurrency and renewable energy

It has previously been described as a 'real life Wakanda' cont'd

Page Six reported that at an appearance last June, Akon talked further about cryptocurrency and AKoin. Saying that blockchain and crypto “could be the saviour for Africa in many ways”, he responded to technical questions about the blockchain with, “I come with the concepts and let the geeks figure it out.”

Raffy's Turkey Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing

Giadzy - My Aunt Raffy is my biggest cooking influence. One of thing I love about her is how she blends flavors from different cultures, like her turkey sausage with chestnut stuffing. It’s her Italian accented version of an American classic, and it’s pretty hard to resist!

'Priceless' jewels stolen in Germany's Green Vault museum heist

Al-Jazeera - Thieves break into one of the world's oldest museums, making off with three 'priceless' sets of 18th century jewellery.

This Is How Volkswagen Aided Nazi Germany's World War II Effort

The Volkswagen, or “People’s Car,” that so many millions have known for more than half a century had its genesis in Nazi Germany. Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, who designed the Volkswagen, had to share the concept with none other than Adolf Hitler. cont'd

Israel's Netanyahu facing fight of his political life

Anyone who thought a decision on the long-running corruption investigation embroiling Israel's prime minister would resolve the country's political turmoil was wrong. cont'd

‘Queen and Slim’ director Melina Matsoukas protests police brutality with her film

Two years ago, when director Melina Matsoukas and actress-writer Lena Waithe were working on the acclaimed “Thanksgiving” episode of the Netflix series “Master of None,” they knew they wanted to collaborate again. cont'd

Hong Kong's student protesters are turning campuses into fortresses

Hong Kong (CNN) Less than 164 feet (50 meters) from a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) base, student protesters are building a fortress.

Top 5 Features of the Princess Ocean Medallion Experience

Exploring the Caribbean Princess cruise ship for the first time and awaiting to set sail to the beautiful destinations of the Princess Cays, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten, Megan Patterson (iCruise's Internet Marketing Coordinator) and I were curious about the lanyards dangling around our necks containing these small quarter-size discs called Ocean Medallions.

Kenya passes data protection law crucial for tech investments

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday approved a data protection law which complies with European Union legal standards as it looks to bolster investment in its information technology sector.

Protests rage across Hong Kong after man shot by police

Sporadic protests look like they could continue into the night in Hong Kong, but there are fewer people out on the streets and riot police have conducted clearance operations in several districts.

Update

I just wanted to update everyone on what's been up. Since moving i've been forced to pay my bills most recent announcement is this deactivation of service by AT&T, they today cut off my cable and i'm out of luck and only able to use the internet to access few websites. So until I am able to pay this I will continue working at my new place of work since I got terminated last week. Fortunately, I wasn't expecting to be laid off. I had a good job I worked my butt off for that company and they let me go so i've had to look around. I would also like to mention that I recently turned 39 and I feel like lucky, you know to have a family and my computer. Otherwise, I have been job searching since being let go and I haven't been so lucky to get money. I happened to find a place to make and earn a living but besides it's better than nothing. Since I can only work at one job and quit calling people spreading the good news, I just want to thank the Lord for the good he has done 4 me. I am going to pay rent this month but before I submit I would just like to say, that you never know what is going to happen until you see it thru, thanks to my cousin for taking me out to eat and buying me gas. Until next time.

Korean Air reports increase in number of in-flight smoking incidents

Korean Air has said that it will take strong action to eliminate smoking on board including that of e-cigarettes.

Any passenger found smoking will be handed over to the local police immediately upon landing, regardless of the severity of the offense. go here

The weather that’s trapping New Delhi beneath a deadly, toxic haze

The air quality has been at extremely hazardous levels for days during peak smog season. read more

Kura says vandalism on Kenyan roads a major nightmare

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) has raised the red flag over vandalism of street lights, guard rails and road signs which has left the agency counting losses.

F1 drivers fear "totally unacceptable" bumps will cause crashes

Formula 1 drivers have voiced concern that there is a risk of a run of crashes in the United States Grand Prix and potential for them getting hurt from "totally unacceptable" bumps on the Austin track. read more

The Pioneer Woman makes 5 of her favorite comfort-food recipes

The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond is dropping by the TODAY kitchen to share a few of her favorite cold-weather comfort-food recipes from her new cookbook "The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier: 112 Fantastic Favorites for Everyday Eating." She shows us how to make roasted spatchcock chicken, lasagna soup, chicken soup with wild rice, shrimp scampi lasagna roll-ups and creamy spaghetti with chicken.