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The nominees for 2026 Ambies have been announced, with 10 podcasts — including “Call Her Daddy,” “SmartLess,” “Crime Junkie,” “Pod Save America” and “Pablo Torre Finds Out” — vying for the top honor of Podcast of the Year. The 6th Annual Awards for Excellence in Audio (aka the Ambies) are presented by the Podcast Academy, […]

A Greenland-based group is selling red baseball hats emblazoned with the phrase “Make America Go Away.” The slogan is a satirical take on former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, and donating the proceeds to charity. The hats, which parody the iconic Make America Great Again headwear, are part of a protest movement against Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring the Arctic island of Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark. The initiative has gained popularity as tensions between the United States and Denmark over Greenland’s sovereignty have risen. Victor Schøtt, founder of the group Greenland Support that is selling the hats, told Business Insider that the design is intended to reject Trump’s foreign policy approach rather than express dislike for the United States itself. He said the slogan aims to underscore Greenlanders’ desire for autonomy amid escalating diplomatic pressure. Greenland sell out of MAGA Make America Go Away hats pic.twitter.com/x4O9snGRkS— RT (@RT_com) January 20, 2026 Schøtt said sales began about a month ago and have grown to hundreds of orders per week. The United States accounts for the largest share of purchases. Denmark and other European nations follow closely behind, Business Insider reported. The retail site also offers hats bearing the phrase “Nu det NUUK,” a play on words referencing Nuuk, Greenland’s capital. The words loosely translate to “that’s enough.” Jesper Rabe Tonnesen, creator of the “Nu det NUUK” cap, says he only just realized that Trump was no longer speaking about Greenland’s acquisition in jest. “We started to understand that this is probably not a joke, and it’s not reality TV, it’s actually reality. Then I said, ‘What can I do to contribute?'” Tonnesen said to a local outlet. Both designs have been seen at protests in Nuuk and Copenhagen amid demonstrations opposing Trump’s rhetoric about Greenland. All profits from the “Make America Go Away” hat sales are being donated to a Greenlandic children’s charity, Schøtt said, linking the protest merchandise campaign to fundraising for social causes in the territory. RELATED CONTENT: Trump Uses Nobel Prize Snub As Leverage To No Longer Take Over Greenland ‘Peacefully’

Voters in coastal Georgia rejected an ordinance that would have allowed the construction of larger homes on Sapelo Island, one of the few remaining communities founded by the Gullah Geechee people—descendants of enslaved Africans living along the coasts of the Carolinas, Georgia, and northern Florida. The Jan. 20 vote on a referendum organized by Sapelo Island residents successfully reversed McIntosh County commissioners’ 2023 decision to double the size of homes allowed in Sapelo Island’s predominantly Black Hogg Hummock community. Supporters of the referendum argued that letting wealthy outsiders build large vacation homes could raise property taxes, making them unaffordable for local residents and possibly forcing them off their land. Island residents said they were blindsided in 2023 when commissioners attempted to weaken a special zoning ordinance enacted 30 years earlier to protect Hogg Hummock landowners from significant tax increases. The commissioners voted to increase the maximum size of homes in Hogg Hummock from 1,400 to 3,000 square feet (130 to 278 square meters). They said the changes would allow more living space for families and claimed they had no intention of displacing Black landowners. Gullah Geechee residents mobilized voters through a petition with 2,300 signatures and challenged commissioners in the Georgia Supreme Court to secure a special election. Unofficial returns showed that roughly 85 percent of voters who cast ballots supported the referendum, according to WTOC News. According to reports, only about 19 percent of the island’s registered voters took part in the special election. Located about an hour’s drive south of Savannah, the state of Georgia owns most of Sapelo Island’s 30 square miles, and there are no roads connecting the island to the mainland. Hogg Hummock, also known as Hog Hammock, encompasses approximately one square mile. About 30 to 50 Gullah Geechee residents still live in homes along dirt roads in the community. In 1966, Hogg Hummock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of treasured U.S. historic sites. But efforts to preserve the community ultimately depend on the local government in McIntosh County, where white residents make up 65% of the county’s population. “People worked hard to get this land on Sapelo, and they worked hard to preserve who they are,” Maurice Bailey, a Sapelo Island native, told the Associated Press. “Without this land, all of our descendants lose their connection,” added Bailey, the founder of Save Our Legacy Ourselves (SOLO), which aims to preserve Gullah Geechee history and culture through farming, told the outlet. RELATED CONTENT: Elevate Your Excellence: Dr. Marta Moreno Vega Is The Architect Of Afro-Latin Cultural Equity

AGC Studios, Stuart Ford’s independent content studio, has promoted Zach Garrett to the senior executive role of head of film, effective immediately. Garrett will oversee the company’s film strategy and slate development, including sourcing and developing projects, guiding talent relationships, managing all feature productions and overseeing post-production. Garrett joined AGC Studios in 2018 as vice […]

Multidisciplinary artist Temi Coker has teamed up with Walmart to launch a new vibrant home decor collection. “My children are the product of two cultures – African and African American. I wanted to create heirlooms that celebrate the beauty in that duality,” said Coker, who lives in Dallas and was born in Nigeria, said in a press release. “This collection honors the vibrant textiles, colors, and culture of my Nigerian childhood while embracing my wife’s African American heritage, creating pieces that speak to both identities.” The collection includes rugs, throws, pillows, and vases with deep meaning. The textured pieces symbolize curls, coils, and braids of textured hair belonging to people of African descent. The designs are also inspired by the vibrant colors often seen in Nigerian culture. “I just love how loud Nigeria was, and in loudness there is a lot of joy,” he said. Coker describes his partnership with the retail giant as a “full‑circle” moment. He said his very first pair of shoes came from Walmart, and because so many people in his community shop there, launching his home collection in the store feels “extremely special.” Creighton Kiper, senior vice president of home at Walmart U.S., said this partnership helps the retailer fulfill a mission. “We are on a journey to democratize style, and our new Temi Coker collection is an exciting opportunity to bring his authentic perspective and bold, beautiful designs exclusively to Walmart customers,” Kiper said in the press release. “Partnering with artists and creators like Temi Coker allows us to uniquely deliver style and joy to every space, effortlessly and affordably. Coker notes that in Nigerian culture, the living room often serves as the main gathering place, and through his designs, he brings the vibrancy of that tradition into the space while keeping it affordable and accessible to the masses, with items ranging from $14 to $ 320. The designer has worked on projects with notable clients such as AT&T, The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences, Peloton, and Adobe Shoppers can purchase products from the Temi Coker Collection exclusively on the Walmart Website. RELATED CONTENT: Yemi Mobolade Sworn In As First Black Mayor Of Colorado Springs