Several women have been arrested for allegedly being a part of a large prostitution ring in Alabama. On Tuesday, police in Mobile, Alabama officially ended their undercover investigation into a large prostitution ring that was being operated in the area. According to Fox 10 News, at least nine people were …
Read More »UCLA, UC Irvine Moving Back To Online Teaching Following Rise COVID-19 Cases
The University of California (UCLA) and the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) are moving back to online teaching. Just when we thought things were getting better, we’re back to square one. On Tuesday, UCLA and UC Irvine announced that due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, classes would start …
Read More »Study Finds That Face Masks Are Changing Beauty Standards and What We Deem Attractive
A new study shows face masks remove “beauty standards.” Should masks be included in catfish starter kits? No, but seriously, a new study found that the masks we wear to protect ourselves from the spread of COVID-19 may also break down beauty standards and mold what we deem attractive nowadays. …
Read More »CVS and Walgreens Limits How Many At-Home COVID-19 Tests Customers Can Buy as Omicron Cases Rise
CVS and Walgreens are putting a limit on how many at-home COVID-19 tests you can buy as Omicron variant cases continue to rise. There’s a huge demand for COVID-19 tests, with the number of cases rising every day. There are currently 51.3 million cases and 808,000 COVID-19-related deaths in the …
Read More »Sony Worker Accused of Embezzling $154 Million and Converting it into Bitcoin; Feds Trying to Get it Back
A Sony worker allegedly embezzled $154 million and converted it into bitcoin, and now federal agents are trying to figure out how to get it back. It’s one thing this country is known for, it’s the art of finesse. Back in May, a man who works at a Sony subsidiary …
Read More »Man Posing as UPS Worker Robbed and Held Up Elderly Couple at Gunpoint
A man who disguised himself as a UPS deliveryman held a family at gunpoint while robbing and invading their home. Children were left scared and “physically shaking” after the fake UPS worker and an accomplice held them and their grandparents at gunpoint in their Bronx home. The New York Post …
Read More »Rite Aid Plans on Shutting Down Another 63 Stores
Drugstore company Rite Aid will be shutting down another 63 stores. On Tuesday, Rite Aid announced that it would be closing the doors of another 63 stores in hopes of saving millions in the upcoming years. There are no details on what locations will be closed, but the company says …
Read More »Biden Says Vaccinated Americans Should Feel Comfortable Going Out During The Holidays
Joe Biden says vaccinated Americans should feel comfortable with hanging out with their families this holiday season despite the rise in COVID-19 cases. “I know some Americans are wondering if you can safely celebrate the holidays with your family and friends. The answer is, yes you can if you and …
Read More »Delta Airlines to Stop Offering Frequent Flyer Miles for Basic Economy Buyers: ‘We’d Like to Sell Less of it Rather Than More of it’
Delta Airlines will no longer offer frequent flyer miles for basic economy passengers. AJC reports that Delta is knocking off some of the benefits passengers who buy basic economy flights are given. If you’re flying basic economy, you’ll no longer have the opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles for fares …
Read More »The Bidens Have Welcomed a New Puppy; Cat Coming Next Year
The Bidens are bringing in a new puppy along with a cat. On Monday, the First Family welcomed a furry friend in a German Shepard that they’ve named Commander. Come January, the family will also bring in a cat for the First Lady. According to U.S. News, Jill Biden was …
Read More »Tesla to Give Customers Free ‘Supercharging’ During the Holiday Season
American electric vehicle and clean energy companies will give their customers free “Supercharging” for the holidays. If you’re a Tesla owner, you’re in luck this holiday season. However, there are some conditions. Superchargers will only be free “during off-peak hours at Superchargers along select travel routes in the United States.” …
Read More »Alex Jones Files Lawsuit Against January 6 Committee
Far-right radio show host Alex Jones has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Select Committee House, which is investigating the U.S. Capitol riot and attacks. He allegedly won’t cooperate with the committee’s demands. The January 6 committee that is looking into the attacks made on the U.S. Capitol at the …
Read More »TSA to Let People Use Digital Copies of Their IDs Through Apple Wallet
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to accept Apple Wallet IDs starting next year. Back in June, Apple revealed that its company has plans to let users in participating states store their IDs in Apple’s Wallet app. According to 9To5mac, TSA will be accepting digital ID copies for when …
Read More »Brawl Breaks Out at Miami Airport After Flight Delay; Traveler Allegedly Placed in Chokehold During Fight
Travelers allegedly went toe-to-toe with police after a fight broke out at Miami International Airport. This past Monday night, police officers from the Miami-Dade Police Department were called to gate H8 at the Miami International Airport after receiving reports about a disturbance that erupted after a charter flight was delayed. …
Read More »Some COVID-19 Patients Have Been Infected With A ‘Black Fungus’
Some COVID-19 patients have been experiencing a “black fungus” infection, reports show. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement regarding “black fungus” reports, also known as the infection mucormycosis in some COVID-19 patients. UPI reports the infections were first spotted in India at the beginning of …
Read More »Two New Oreo Flavors Are Coming Out in 2022
Oreo is giving consumers two new flavors that are set to hit the shelves in the upcoming year. As if America’s favorite cookie could get any more delectable, the company is giving us two new flavors to go crazy about, Toffee Crunch and Ultimate Chocolate. The flavors are set to …
Read More »Meta Shuts Down Nearly 1,600 Fake Facebook and Instagram Accounts That Were Allegedly Spying on Journalists and Activists
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, says almost 50,000 journalists and activists were the targets of spies on Facebook and Instagram. On Thursday, Meta announced it removed about 1,600 fake accounts from its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, after discovering that seven “surveillance-for-hire” companies were using them to target journalists …
Read More »Schools Around The Country Cancel Classes After Alleged Threats Are Made on TikTok
An alleged threat made on TikTok compelled schools around the country to cancel classes in an effort to keep students safe. Threats of shootings and bombings that were supposedly set to take place on Friday, December 17, were allegedly made on the popular social media app TikTok. In response, schools …
Read More »Byron Allen Buys Fox Affiliate WCOV-TV for $28.5 Million; Now Owns 36 TV Stations in 21 Markets
American businessman, TV producer, and philanthropist Byron Allen purchased Fox affiliate WCOV-TV for $28.5 million in cash. Allen’s The Allen Media Group has just made another big bag in his efforts to invest in local media with the purchase of Fox affiliate WCOV-TV in Montgomery, Alabama. The Grio and AfroTech …
Read More »Pit Bull Mauls Off Small Boy’s Arm During Attack; Child Was Trying To Pet Puppies
A pit bull tore off a little boy’s arm during an attack in Oklahoma. Four-year-old Axel Foster had to immediately be taken to the hospital after a pit bull mauled his arm off completely after attacking him Friday night, Newsweek reports. The news outlet reports that the boy’s arm was …
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