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A Texas Army chaplain is under investigation after comments he wrote on a social media post suggested that transgender soldiers were “mentally unfit” and “unqualified to serve.” According to NBC News, Maj. Andrew Calvert, a chaplain with the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade in Fort Hood, made controversial comments on …

Ashanti sat down to chat with Hot 97’s “Ebro In The Morning” show and shared some behind-the-scenes details about the Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole, her recent Covid-19 diagnosis, Fab’s “Into You” song, and more. Ashanti shared that she went out to “entertain the audience” after Keyshia experienced some technical …

After multiple outlets reported that NFL free-agent Chad Wheeler was arrested for physically assaulting his girlfriend of 6-months, prosecutors have issued charges, TMZ reports. According to the outlet, the 27-year-old athlete has been charged with one count of first-degree domestic violence assault, one count of domestic violence unlawful imprisonment, and …

On Tuesday, U.S. Capitol Police chief Yogananda D. Pittman apologized to the “American people” and Congress for the security failures on Jan.6, which led to the violent attack on the nation’s Capitol by Pro-Trump rioters, People reports. The New York Times obtained a transcript from a private congressional hearing with …

Following in the footsteps of a parent known worldwide as one of Hollywood’s leading men can be quite intimidating and stressful, but for this former athlete turned actor, it was something he always wanted to do. Former running back John David Washington, 36, spoke with the Wall Street Journal about …

Walgreens has tapped Starbucks operating chief Rosalind Brewer as its next CEO. #BlackGirlMagic – can’t stop, won’t stop. And it continues with Roz Brewer, the woman who Walgreens just named as their next CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance. She will be replacing Stefano Pessina, the drugstore confirmed Tuesday evening, according …

After capturing the hearts of millions with her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” during President Joe Biden’s inauguration, 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman will take on another large stage by participating in the Super Bowl LV pregame show. The National Football League (NFL) announced that Gorman, the newest IMG Models signee, will recite an original poem before Super Bowl LV, nationally on CBS and the …

Several new accessories for Apple’s anticipated AirTags appear to have leaked online. And several listings are making a variety of claims about its release date and information about the product’s features. Previous rumors have been cycling around about Apple’s alleged latest product AirTags, a new set of tracking devices that …

Charges have been filed against a 54-year-old white man accused of killing a 34-year-old Black man during a violent road rage confrontation last week in Massachusetts. According to People, authorities in Belmont claim the white suspect from Hudson allegedly hurled racial slurs at the Black victim, who was from Boston. …

Peep this. Peeps marshmallow candies are making a comeback just in time for Easter. On January 15, Peeps hinted in a tweet that consumers wouldn’t have to wait much longer to munch on the goodies. Due to the pandemic, the company didn’t put out any product for the holidays. But, …

On Sunday, the country’s top infectious-disease expert warned that the new strain of COVID-19 is more virulent, and authorities should assume the worst. “We need to assume now that what has been circulating dominantly in the U.K. does have a certain degree of increase in what we call virulence, namely …

Longtime NBA journalist and analyst Sekou Smith has passed away not long after falling ill with coronavirus. The 48-year-old, who passed away on Tuesday, January 26th, was a journalist for 20 years and worked for NBA TV and NBA.com. He also hosted the NBA Hang Time podcast. Before starting his …

Michael B. Jordan says he would be down to come back for Black Panther 2 if requested. Jordan, 33, sat down for an interview with People and discussed his partnership with International WELL Building Institute and its WELL Health-Safety Rating. While chatting, he also opened up about Joe Biden’s administration …

To help with the surge of online orders during the coronavirus pandemic, Walmart is enlisting the help of self-driving robots. On Wednesday, the retail giant announced that it intends to build warehouses in its stores that will house robots programmed to shop. Grocery orders would be ready for pick up in an …

An Apple Watch saved a cyclist’s life in Rotherwas, England. The man was stranded in a flooded river. The cyclist, who was swept downstream for a mile, was able to grab hold of a tree branch and dial emergency services. “We’re very surprised he didn’t lose his grip,” Sean Bailey, …