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A California school district is giving substitute teachers $500 per day while regular teachers are on strike. Teachers in Fresno, California, are on strike, and the school district is offering $500 per day to substitute teachers to work during the strike. This payment is higher than the usual daily pay …

Former Abercrombie & Fitch models are suing the company, alleging that the retailer allowed CEO Mike Jeffries to operate a sex-trafficking ring. Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a class action lawsuit with dozens of men as plaintiffs. They allege that the company’s former CEO was apart of a sex trafficking …

Eminem is continuing to grow his “Mom’s Spaghetti” brand with a new brand of pasta sauces. The “Not Afraid” star first opened “Mom’s Spaghetti” in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Since then, he has launched several limited-time pop-up locations in various cities, bringing the taste of many Italian dishes to …

Los Angeles environmental officials are battling with an invasion of species, and one solution will be the release of 2 million-plus sterile male Mediterranean fruit flies. Following the discovery of two wild flies—flies that can infest fruits and vegetables by laying eggs inside them and leading to the hatching of …

Robert Card has been found dead from an apparent suicide. The widespread manhunt for the mass shooter, which was launched on Wednesday following his deadly rampage, came to an end Friday evening when his body was found in Lisbon, Maine. His vehicle and gun were found nearby. His death arrived …

Some of the infamous Montgomery Riverfront brawl suspects are finally being served their dose of justice. Two of the five suspects who participated in the massive jumping of a Black boat operator who was asking them to move their vessel have pleaded guilty. Mary Todd pleaded guilty to harassment. She …

US tourists caught a break. The expected European entry fee scheduled to start in 2024 has been pushed back. Initially, the plan was to start charging an entry fee this May but after experiencing difficulties getting it launched, it has been pushed back a year. American tourists will get an …

The Biden administration is pushing to turn empty office buildings into housing units, offering federal funds for support across states. The federal initiative announced on Friday involves multiple departments to address the shortage of affordable housing and surplus of vacant office buildings due to the pandemic. “This presents an area …

The president of Scholastic, a children’s books publisher, has issued an apology and reversed the company’s choice to segregate books that address LGBTQ themes and matters of race into a distinct collection. In a letter posted on social media,  Scholastic president Ellie Berger announced that the “Share Every Story, Celebrate …

Drake’s legacy is expanding as he adds several new platinum plaques to his impressive collection through his ongoing achievements. This week, Drizzy marked his 37th birthday by adding 14 new certifications from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). In terms of albums, “Take Care” has reached 8x platinum, “Nothing …

Gunplay can’t seem to keep his tail out of trouble. The “Love & Hip-Hop Miami” star has been arrested once again for violating a protective order that his wife, Vonshae Taylor-Morales, has in place against him. The 44-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday. According to the police report obtained …

Blac Chyna is opening up about her breakup with rapper Tyga and him moving on with Kylie Jenner.  The influencer, whose real name is Angela White, was in a relationship with the “Rack City” rapper from 2011 to 2014. However, she says he began talking to Jenner when she was …

Federal prosecutors are pursuing a two-jury trial in the Jam Master Jay murder trial. The motion, recently submitted by the government, is intended to simplify the proceedings for the three defendants: Karl Jordan, Jr., Ronald Washington, and Jay Bryant. The update comes just months after a third suspect was charged over …

Police are extensively searching the surrounding areas of Lewiston, Maine, for the suspect responsible for the mass shooting at a bar and bowling alley on Wednesday. According to reports, the suggested death toll is between 16 and 22, with numerous injuries, but exact numbers weren’t disclosed by officials. Robert R. …

A Black family is mourning their son, who was run over by a police officer who then covered up his death. Dexter Wade disappeared after leaving his mother’s home in Jackson, Mississippi, on March 5th. Wade and his mother, Bettersten, argued that night. So when he left, she didn’t immediately …

Got a sweet tooth? Well, head over to Walmart and grab a box of frozen chocolate-covered fruit by Hershey’s and Reese’s. The candy companies have added a fruity treat to their sweet lineup: chocolate-coated frozen fruit. It’s a Walmart-exclusive offer until 2024. Then the lineup will be on the shelves …

Sergio Brown has officially been charged with murder in the death of his mother, Myrtle.  The former NFL star has made it back to Illinois after partying in Mexico and fighting authorities who tried to extradite him back to the U.S. Authorities have now charged Brown with first-degree murder. Myrtle’s body …

Police say that Jonathan Majors‘ accuser will not face any assault charges before his next court appearance on Wednesday, despite recent reports. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office filed a 115-page motion last week, providing additional details from the night of Jonathan Majors’ alleged domestic assault on Grace Jabbari.  The motion …

Kentucky Fried Chicken has released a fan favorite, its classic chicken wraps, but this time with a twist. On Monday, the fast-food chicken chain announced a new menu item that will be a hit amongst cheese lovers. A chicken wrap that has fried chicken tenders inside and filled with Mac …

Morehouse College has collaborated with Debt Collective to eliminate outstanding debt for 2,777 students from the Fall 2022 term and earlier. The notable HBCU transferred collections worth nearly $9.7 million to the Rolling Jubilee Fund for $125,000, allowing students to clear unpaid parking tickets, library fines, and unpaid tuition of …