Jamaica is currently in a weed crisis as heavy rains followed by a lengthy drought have left farmers with a scarce supply of marijuana. “It’s a cultural embarrassment,” said Triston Thompson, chief opportunity explorer for Tacaya, a consulting and brokerage firm for the country’s nascent legal cannabis industry. In 2015, …

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s board of trustees has voted to rename a building named after the late George C. Wallace due to his history of supporting segregation. The resolution to change the name of the building to the Physical Education Building received unanimous approval. The decision cited “Wallace’s …

As expected, singers Jazmine Sullivan, 33, and Eric Church, 43, delivered an impressive, unifying performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Super Bowl. .@jsullivanmusic and @ericchurch sing the National Anthem ahead of #SBLV! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dnhOTrHKfW — NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021 the game, in an interview with Apple Music, the 43-year-old entertainer opened …

Nebraska police have located the body of 48-year-old Amber Tjaden, the daughter of former Omaha, Nebraska, Mayor Jim Suttle, after she was reported missing on Jan. 27. Tjaden’s body was found nearby her black 2019 Jaguar F-Pace SUV “on an unplowed road in rural Otoe County,” New York Post reports. “They have found a car, and …

As health experts breathe a side of relief due to the decrease in reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the United States, they worry that the latest mainstream event, Super Bowl LV, could negatively affect the country’s progress if people fail to avoid large gatherings. “When people get together in …

Just days before the Super Bowl LV game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson performed at a pre-game party featuring dozens of guests in a hangar at Albert Whitted Airport. The following day, the “Candy Shop” rapper received criticism from Florida Mayor …

As part of his continuance to undo the 45th President of the United States’ previous work, President Joe Biden’s administration has authorized the Justice Department to drop an affirmative action lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Yale University in 2020. His administration had cited that the school was reportedly …

Divorce is reportedly on the brink for one of entertainment’s most-followed couples. A source has recently confirmed to PEOPLE that rapper Kanye West, 43, and media personality star Kim Kardashian-West, 40, have allegedly ended their communication, just ahead of an official split. “Kim and Kanye continue to live separate lives,” …

During a recent appearance on The Real, female hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa members Cheryl “Salt” James, and Sandra “Pepa” Denton took the opportunity to clarify the recent drama surrounding their Lifetime biopic, Salt-N-Pepa (which premiered on Jan. 23). Last month, former third member DJ Spinderella (née Deidra Roper) claimed that …

Two of the six military branches have announced that they have made changes to their grooming regulations for women. The Air Force released new standards in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, February 10 set to be effective upon publication. Among the new set of regulations, women in the Air Force will …

In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Director of National Intelligence  Avril Haines, and Rep. Jackie Speier have called on the 46th President of the United States to authorize an “executive order identifying white supremacy and violent extremism as a critical threat.” In doing …

A new analysis from CNN reveals that several people arrested for their involvement in the U.S Capitol attack on Jan.6 did not vote in the 2020 election. The outlet recently reviewed the voting records of at least eight riot participants and discovered shocking information. One of the arrestees, Donovan Crowl, …

Mayor Bill de Blasio is outraged after learning that a coronavirus vaccination site in a Latino community in New York City hit hard by COVID-19 saw many White people from other areas show up to the site to get the shot. “The more I learn about this, the angrier I …

A Florida family continues to mourn the loss of their beloved matriarch, who fostered over 300 kids and adopted seven after she passed away due to coronavirus-related complications. Earlier this month, Susan (Sue) Braley, 66, had woken up one morning with a sore throat. Having suffered from a pre-existing condition, chronic obstructive …

Actress Tiffany Haddish and boyfriend Common have taken sexual healing to a whole new meaning in her latest Tik Tok video. Yesterday, Haddish became a trending topic on social media after uploading her take on Tik Tok’s “silhouette challenge” featuring her beau actor Common. View this post on Instagram A …

More information is being released to the public as authorities continue to find those who participated in the Capitol riots. On Friday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stated that the night before the attack at the nation’s Capitol, a pipe bomber planted two devices near the Democratic and Republican …

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 …

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 …