As if President Obama and his wife Michelle Obama aren’t already too cool, SXSW — the festival held in Austin, Tx — has just announced the presidential couple will be attending the event. According to the festival, both Barack and Michelle will be participating in keynote conversations at SXSW Interactive and SXSW Music. Their appearances will make the first by a sitting president and first lady in 30 years. [Pitchfork]
After a horrific experience during her last visit to the Indian Wells tournament, Venus Williams penned a touch essay upon her return 15 years later. The superstar tennis player recalled the taunting remarks and discrimination she felt as she and her sister participated in the event. Venus, who eventually withdrew from the competition due to a knee injury, said she’s actually looking forward to returning to Indian Wells and playing the game she has always loved — tennis. Read the essay here. [BuzzFeed]
Mexico’s most infamous drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, is ready to be extradited to the US. El Chapo claims his conditions are so unbearable at the current Mexican prison he is in that he fears his health will decline. Chapo made headlines last year after escaping from prison and attempting to make a biopic about his life — which ultimately tipped off officials to his location and lead to his arrest. According to officials, in order for El Chapo’s extradition to be expedited, he must drop the massive number of appeals he and his lawyers have in place. His lawyers are also negotiating for lighter sentence and a stay at a medium-security prison. The story is still developing. [USA Today]
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