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Epidemics Don't Have to Happen

When COVID-19 hit, the world was not ready. The pandemic showed us major gaps in our preparation and ability to respond to the virus. Health experts say we will have another one. VOA's Carol Pearson reports that it doesn't have to be as bad as COVID-19.

Can NFTs be a boon for Nigerian artists?

Despite cryptocurrency volatility, African artists across the continent are joining the NFT craze due to its lure of a big payday. CNN takes a look at the burgeoning Non-Fungible Token industry in Nigeria to see how digital artists are navigating the new sector.

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez announces pardoning of 9 jailed Catalan separatists

Spain has pardoned nine jailed Catalan separatists behind a failed 2017 independence bid, announces Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in an attempt to break the deadlock over the political crisis in this wealthy northeastern region. The separatists were convicted over a banned referendum in October 2017 that was marred by police violence and followed by a short-lived declaration of independence, sparking Spain's worst political crisis in decades.

Breonna's Garden: Augmented Reality Event Honors Breonna Taylor's Memory

After the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in 2020, her sister Ju'Niyah Palmer not only had to deal with her loss, but also with attacks and death threats on social media. After learning about this, two digital artists from California created a safe virtual space for the African American family to share their memories and go through the grieving process.

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