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Eight years after being declared winner of 2014 Boston Marathon, Buzunesh Deba is yet to receive $100,000 prize
The 2014 Boston Marathon’s true winner, Buzunesh Deba, has yet to receive her $100,000 prize. Deba, who initially placed second, was later declared the winner after Rita Jeptoo was disqualified for...
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The dancing crossing guard who moves children crossing the street to safety with rhythms and style
In the bustling streets of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Esther “Star” Bishop turns the mundane act of crossing the road into a lively dance performance. With earbuds pumping beats into her world, she...
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Meet Pelumi Nubi, the British Nigerian who drove solo from London to Lagos in a tiny Peugeot
Pelumi Nubi, a 29-year-old travel influencer born in Lagos and raised in London, received a hero’s welcome in Nigeria last week after completing a solo road trip from London to Lagos in under three...
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Confusion rocks marathon as reports say 3 African athletes deliberately allowed China’s runner to win
Organizers of the Beijing half marathon are probing claims that three African athletes intentionally allowed China’s He Jie to win by slowing down and gesturing for him to pass. Footage suggests...
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1993 Ford Bronco used by OJ Simpson in infamous 90-minute car chase to go on sale for $1.5M
In the aftermath of O.J. Simpson’s death, the infamous white Bronco which is central to one of the most unforgettable events in American history may finally be sold three decades on. The car gained...
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Remains of 19-year-old WWII sailor who went missing finally identified
The body of David Walker, a 19-year-old black sailor from Norfolk, VA, who went missing during the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor, has been identified by officials. According to the US Defense POW/MIA...
