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14-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Sister Over Christmas Gifts Spat

14-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Sister Over Christmas Gifts Spat

A Florida teenager has been arrested and charged with the death of his older sister following an argument over their Christmas gifts. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said Abrielle Baldwin, 23, died on Sunday after her brother Damarcus, 14, fatally shot her in the chest at their grandmother’s house. Authorities say …

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Apple Watch Ban Temporarily Lifted

Apple Watch Ban Temporarily Lifted

The Apple Watch import ban has been temporarily lifted following Apple’s one-week suspension of sales for Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2. According to TechCrunch, Apple confirmed that the Series 9 and Ultra 2 were back in stores and available online starting Thursday, Dec. 28. The US International Trade …

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TikTok Users Concerned After App Requests iPhone Passwords For Unknown Reasons

TikTok Calls on Users to Contact Congress as Ban Threatens Its Removal From App Stores

TikTok users are unsettled by the app’s unexpected demand for iPhone passwords, causing heightened concern, especially given its prior allegations of spying on journalists. Dataconomy says, “TikTok itself doesn’t explicitly state the exact cause.” The concerning matter initially noted in late November and highlighted by various users through December, coincided …

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Amazon Prime Video to Roll Out Ads in January

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Deceived Subscribers With New Prime Video Ad Plan

Starting January 29, Amazon Prime Video will feature limited advertisements, as announced in September. Users can opt for an ad-free experience by paying an additional $2.99 monthly; pre-registration is currently available. “This will allow us to continue investing in compelling content and keep increasing that investment over a long period. …

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Taraji P. Henson Said She Fired Her Entire Team For Failing To Capitalize on ‘Empire’ Success: “Everybody Had To F*ckin’ Go” [Video]

Taraji P. Henson Said She Fired Her Entire Team For Failing To Capitalize on 'Empire' Success

Taraji P. Henson addresses the issue of unequal pay for Black women and discusses her inability to make the most of her on-screen success in Hollywood. In a recent interview with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Henson revealed that she fired her former team for failing to capitalize on the success of her fan-favorite character, Cookie Lyon, on Empire. “Everybody had …

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Takeoff’s Father Reportedly Joins $1M Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Bowling Alley Where Takeoff Was Killed Suggests Him & His Affiliates Are Partly Responsible For His Death

The legal battle related to the untimely death of rapper Takeoff is moving forward amid confusion surrounding his estate and will, or lack thereof. Back in June, Titania Davenport filed a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against the venue where Takeoff was gunned down, alleging the establishment failed to provide …

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Engineer Attacked By Robot At Tesla Factory in Austin

Engineer Attacked By Robot At Tesla Factory in Austin

A Tesla engineer was attacked by a malfunctioning robot at the company’s factory in Austin, Texas, in 2021. According to an injury report filed by Tesla, a robot originally designed for moving car parts attacked an engineer with its metal claw, resulting in a trail of blood on the factory floor.  The robot reportedly pinned the …

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Jess Hilarious Joins ‘The Breakfast Club’ As Permanent Co-Host

Baller Baby Alert! Jess Hilarious Reveals She's Pregnant With Her Second Child

  Jess Hilarious is set to be the permanent co-host of The Breakfast Club, taking over from Angela Yee, who left the show a year ago. Industry insiders praise Jess’s seamless fit on the show with Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy, enhancing humor and topical discussions. Her standout guest appearances made her the top choice …

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‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Dies At 48

‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Dies At 48

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his starring role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has died in an apparent suicide in central Seoul. He was 48. Police said they received a missing persons report from Lee’s manager after the actor left home early Wednesday morning, leaving behind a …

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