A Florida man named Jared Vaughn was recently charged with rape after purchasing a consumer DNA kit, uploading his genetic code to a genealogy tracking website, and having his genetic code matched to a DNA sample collected from when he allegedly attacked a college girl in 2007. Tampa Police assistant …
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The Baller Alert Show: Episode 147 Featuring Ceaser Emanuel of Black Ink
What’s up, yall! The Baller Alert Show podcast is back with a new episode – and this episode features special guest, Ceaser Emanuel of Black Ink. Su and Rari chopped it up with the entrepreneur about season 9 of Black Ink Crew New York, his new tattoo shops, relationships and …
Read More »Almost All COVID-Related Deaths in the U.S. Are Now Among Unvaccinated People
According to government statistics collected by the Associated Press, the majority of COVID-19-related deaths in the United States are now being recorded as persons who haven’t been vaccinated against the virus. On Thursday, the Associated Press reported that fully vaccinated adults accounted for only around .8% of the virus’s deaths …
Read More »Facebook Joins the Ranks of Other Digital Corps and is Now a $1 Trillion Dollar Company
Facebook’s market value surpassed $1 trillion for the first time on Monday, making it the sixth U.S. digital corporation to do so. Throughout 2021, Facebook has been steadily approaching the $1 trillion mark, but the news that finally drove it over the top was a judge’s dismissal of an FTC …
Read More »Jay-Z Says He is Now a “Top Tier” Playlist Curator
JAY-Z and Square CEO Jack Dorsey discussed TIDAL on Twitter Spaces on Monday. Hov sold a majority share in the streaming service to Square earlier in the year for more than $300 million. During the conference call, JAY discussed the evolution of TIDAL playlists, revealing that he personally selected many …
Read More »NeNe Leaks Reveals Husband Gregg Leaks’ Cancer Has Returned
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leaks revealed that her husband Gregg Leaks is currently back in the hospital because his cancer returned. Yesterday, NeNe disclosed that Gregg had to have surgery during an Instagram Live session with The Jasmine Brand. “He’s in the hospital. He’s been in the …
Read More »Recording Academy Adds 2,700 New Music Industry Professionals to Voting Body in Efforts to Increase Diversity
The Recording Academy announced on Monday that more than 2,700 music professionals have been invited to join the 2021 voting body to create a more diverse membership. The Academy shared that the 2021 class of invitees is 48 percent female, 32 percent Black, 13 percent Hispanic or Latino, and four percent Asian …
Read More »Nevada Man May Serve No Jail Time After His Mother Died In Hot Car While He Worked 8-Hour Shift
A Nevada man may not receive any jail time after his mother died in a hot car during his eight-hour shift at work. Edward Sibley has previously been charged with felony elderly abuse; however, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charger earlier this month. And now, he could possibly not …
Read More »White Influencer Says They are ‘Transracial’ and Now ‘Identifies as Korean’ After 18 Surgeries to Look Like K-Pop Star
A British influencer, who is white, has undergone multiple plastic surgeries to look like a member of the K-pop band BTS. They say they now identify as Korean and can finally be themselves. Oli London, who identities as non-binary, has gone under the knife 18 times to look like pop star Park …
Read More »WHO Officials Urges Fully Vaccinated People to Mask Up as Delta Variant Continues to Spread
The World Health Organization urges fully vaccinated people to continue to mask up, practice social distancing, and continue to implement other COVID-19 safety measures with the highly contagious delta variant rapidly spreading. “People cannot feel safe just because they had the two doses. They still need to protect themselves,” said …
Read More »The American Family Association Is Demanding People Boycott Kellogg’s Over Its Pride-Themed Cereal Box
The American Family Association is demanding that people boycott Kellogg‘s over its pride-themed cereal. According to Newsweek, the anti-LGBTQIA group, AFA, is calling for consumers to boycott Kellog Co. because of its Pride-themed cereal. The limited-edition cereal is named “Together With Pride,” and on its box, it is designed with …
Read More »E-Cigarette Company Juul Reaches $40 Million Settlement With North Carolina
In a settlement with North Carolina, Juul Labs has agreed to pay $40 million and has decided to change its business practices within the state. “North Carolina is now the first state in the nation to hold Juul accountable for its instrumental role in creating a youth vaping epidemic,” said …
Read More »Study Shows Drinking Coffee Can Reduce Risk of Liver Disease
A new study shows drinking any kind of coffee can reduce a person’s risk of liver disease. Nearly 500,000 people participated in a study that found drinking coffee drastically lowered the risk of developing liver disease. Liver disease causes about 2 million deaths a year, but a new study suggests …
Read More »Kim Kardashian ‘Worries’ That Men Won’t Want To Date Her After Kanye West
Kim Kardashian is reportedly concerned that men won’t want to date her after his relationship with Kanye West. After seven years of marriage, KimYe has decided to part ways. The two have seemingly moved on. Well, at least it appears West has, as he’s been spotted spending lots of time …
Read More »Researchers Develop ‘Weight-Loss Device’ That Locks People’s Jaws and Restricts Them To Liquid-Only Diet
Scientists have created a weight loss device that uses magnets to lock a person’s jaw shut, only allowing them to consume liquid. How bad do you want to lose weight? So bad that you’d be willing to lock your jaw shut literally? There’s a new device that can do that …
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