Fortnite players can now apply to receive a refund from Fortnite maker Epic Games’ after the company reached a $245 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alleged that Fortnite players accidentally bought in-game goods because of design tricks, The Verge reported. The agreement was announced as part of a …
Read More »Travis Scott Questioned For The First Time In Connection To Astroworld Tragedy
On Monday, Travis Scott was questioned for the first time in an 8-hour deposition regarding the multiple lawsuits stemming from the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy in Houston, Texas. Scott’s spokesperson, Ted Anastasiou, told PEOPLE: “Travis Scott’s deposition is typical legal procedure. What is not typical is how the media continues …
Read More »Missing Ex-NFL Star Sergio Brown Appears to Resurface in Mexico, Says He Thought His Mother Was Vacationing After She Was Found Dead [Video]
Former NFL player Sergio Brown, who disappeared after his mother’s body was found near a creek by her residence in Illinois, has seemingly reemerged in Mexico in a bizarre video posted to Instagram. In the video, Brown says the recent headlines are “fake news.” Police have been searching for him …
Read More »House Democrats Are Pushing For Cameras To Be Permitted In Federal Courts
The high-profile trial of former President Trump for his alleged efforts to obstruct the transfer of power is sparking an unlikely effort to introduce cameras into the courtroom. Although the case against Trump may be without precedent, it faces a well-established federal court rule that prohibits the broadcasting or recording …
Read More »Trial to Begin in Death of Elijah McClain
The trial of two Aurora, Colorado police officers charged in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was placed in a chokehold and injected with a powerful sedative, is set to begin this week. The joint trial will be the first of the three scheduled that involves the …
Read More »Maryland Grandmother Gets 4-Year Prison Sentence After 9-Year-Old Grandson Accidentally Shoots and Kills Teen
A Maryland grandmother was sentenced to four years behind bars after her 9-year-old grandson accidentally shot and killed a 15-year-old girl while showing off a gun. On Sept. 14, a judge in Baltimore Circuit Court sentenced April Gaskins, saying she failed to secure the gun. She was convicted of reckless …
Read More »Mo’Nique Calls Out CBS Once Again Over Alleged Outstanding Earnings from “The Parkers” [Video]
Mo’Nique is calling out CBS again to pay up what they owe her and Countess Vaughn for starring in “The Parkers.” On Tuesday, the “Queens of Comedy” jokester addressed her fans about the very serious matter. Sitting alongside her husband and manager, Sidney Hicks, she spoke directly to the network …
Read More »Flying Taxis Could Be Coming to a Sky Near You by 2025
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a $500 million investment in a Dayton-area production facility for flying taxis, bringing the concept closer to reality. Joby Aviation, based in Santa Cruz, California, received $325 million in government incentives to establish the plant, aiming to launch electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles as …
Read More »Black Texas Student Receives Over Two Weeks of In-School Suspension Due To His Locs; School Says He Should “Sacrifice” Hair
A Black Texas student is being punished by his school for refusing to cut his dreadlocks. Darryl George, who attends Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, was suspended for two weeks due to his hairstyle. The junior usually wears his locs in a twisted style, going back into a …
Read More »Starbucks to Face Class Action Lawsuit Claiming ‘Refresher’ Fruit Drinks Are Missing Real Fruit
On Monday, US District Judge John Cronan ordered Starbucks to face a lawsuit that claimed several of their Refresher fruit beverage drinks were missing fruit. Judge Cronan denied Starbucks’ request to dismiss nine out of the 11 claims in the proposed class action, stating that a “significant portion of reasonable consumers” …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Is “Closing All Old Chapters” As She Moves Towards New Career Moves
Megan Thee Stallion is ready to move on with her life after the drama that has followed her for the past three years. The “Savage” star spoke with Billboard about her recent endeavors and shared that she is optimistic about moving on from her past, which includes the infamous Tory …
Read More »MGM Suffering Daily Losses of $4.2M to $8.4M Due to Ongoing Cyberattack
MGM Resorts International could be losing millions of dollars every day that it’s under a cyber attack. According to a gaming industry analyst, the company could be facing a daily revenue loss of $4.2 million to $8.4 million and a daily cash flow reduction of about $1 million. New York-based …
Read More »Air Force To Use Video Games To Prep Members For Real-Life Combat
The Air Force and MITRE are organizing an esports tournament to enhance service members’ ability to make critical mission decisions during combat situations. According to Fox News, MITRE, a non-profit national security organization, is now accepting registrations for the game “Drone Guardians,” where teams must protect a deployed airfield from …
Read More »Ex-NFL Player Sergio Brown Remains Missing After His Mother is Found Dead Near Her Home
Former NFL player Sergio Brown remains missing after his mother was found dead over the weekend. According to CNN, officers discovered 73-year-old Myrtle Brown unresponsive near a creek by her home in Maywood, Illinois, Saturday after relatives said they were unable to get in contact with her or her son. The …
Read More »Drew Barrymore Says She Will Not Return to Her Talk Show Following Backlash Amid Writer’s Strike, “The Talk” and “The Jennifer Hudson Show” Pause Return Too
Drew Barrymore says she will not resume filming her talk show while the Writer’s Guild strike continues. “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over. I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I …
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