Nikesh Chapagain

Senior Contributor
Nikesh Chapagain is a Texan native who has spent over five years as a journalist and political analyst. He graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas and has since been published by the Texas Observer, the Dallas Morning News, the Dallas Business Journal, and many other outlets. His first book is The People’s Candidate.

Tesla Recalls Over 285,000 Vehicles in China

Tesla is recalling more than 285,000 vehicles in China—most of them made locally—because of safety risks associated with their cruise-control system. The recall of the U.S. company’s automobiles came after an investigation into the possible issues, which found that their cruise-control system could be accidentally enabled which could cause an increase the speed, said the

Poor Vaccination Rate Led Latin America Be The Deadliest COVID-19 Hotspot

COVID-19 pandemic converted South America as hotspot with a continuous huge death toll around 8 times higher than the rest of the world. This is very much unfortunate that continent is suffering with about a million death, almost one fourth of entire global death count with only 5% of world population. It is assumed that

Tropical Storm With Tornado Hit Southeast Coastal States

Tropical Depression Claudette has caused a number of Tornados along with a powerful storm through the Southeast. The strong wind and tornados devastated coastal states like Alabama, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. The State of Alabama reports at least 10 death and more casualties along with destruction of household and infrastructures. One of the

Private Equity Boss Gets Time for $150M in Weed Sales Through US Banks

A federal judge in California sentenced Hamid “Ray” Adkhavan to 2 ½ years in prison on Friday for masterminding an international scheme to get U.S. banks to process over $150 million in marijuana-related transactions. The move by federal prosecutors and U.S. courts highlights the challenges currently facing the rapidly growing cannabis industry in the United

Black Entrepreneurs Are Finally Getting The Recognition They Deserve

People of color have battled economic injustice in our nation for hundreds of years, but the latest Black Lives Matter rallies and other protests have turned this generation-spanning issues into a hot topic. When it comes to engaging and investing in companies headed by Black entrepreneurs, the United States lags far behind. Prior to making

Facebook Suspends Trump For Minimum Two Years

Facebook said that it’s suspending Donald Trump’s accounts for at least 2 years minimum. This decision came after an independent commission stated that it’s wrong of Facebook to keep ban without any expiration date. Facebook will reevaluate his account in January 2023 to see if the ban can be lifted. Background: Trump’s social media account

Developed Countries Secure Vaccines Till 2023

The European Union, Canada, and other developed countries have signed deals with Pfizer & BioNTech to secure hundreds of millions of vaccines & booster shots over the next two years, increasing the gap between rich and poor countries. What’s Happening: Under the new deal, Pfizer/BioNTech has agreed to supply 1.8 billion doses to the EU &

The Dark Side Of Being An Entrepreneur

When you think about entrepreneurs, you probably see private jets, fancy vehicles, parties, and a glamorous lifestyle. And all of this is real! The majority of entrepreneurs do enjoy a lavish lifestyle. And this is the life we are given a glimpse of. But there’s actually a dark side of being an entrepreneur.  Most of

Texas Governor Threatens To Defund State Legislature

According to Texas Tribune, Texas state Democrats left the House floor Sunday to block a restrictive voting bill from passing. What’s in the bill: The bill would ban 24-hour drive-thru voting in Harris County (Houston, TX). The black and Hispanic population had cast more than half the votes during the extended hours last year. What

A transit worker fatally shoots nine people before killing himself

A public transportation worker in San Jose, California, shot and murdered nine people at a train yard Wednesday morning before fatally shooting himself. The shooter, 57-year-old Caucasian male Samuel Cassidy, was recognized by authorities. Near the scene of the tragedy, at least one explosive device was discovered. Firefighters discovered the shooter’s residence, some 10 miles