You know summer is winding down when pumpkin-flavored-everything starts to hit store shelves. In search of a sweet treat to put your taste buds in that fall kind of mood? Kit Kat has you covered with the return of the pumpkin pie-flavored bars! The seasonal treat is back again to …

A twelve-year-old coder from London is cashing in on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Benyamin Ahmed launched his NFT collection in July and sold out in nine hours — earning 80 ether in one day, which is worth $255,000. The young coder has earned $350,000 to date and is expected to earn …

A high school volleyball coach in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was forced to resign after faculty members found out he was gay. Inoke Tonga says when faculty at Valor Christian High School found out he was gay through social media, they called him in for a meeting to express their concerns …

Samsung revealed that a television block function is pre-loaded on all Samsung TV products allowing the company to disable televisions remotely. The tech company activated this feature in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa after televisions were stolen from its warehouse following protests sparked by the arrest of former South Africa …

Mountain Dew will release a new limited-edition soda that tastes like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Yes, you read that correctly. “As a brand, Dew has a rich history of experimenting with new flavors our fans love. We certainly had them in mind when we developed the FLAMIN’ HOT beverage,” Matt Nielsten, …

It’s not a hard-knock life, after all. On Tuesday morning the TODAY Show announced  Celina Smith would play the role of Annie in the upcoming live musical “Annie Live!” “I am so excited to be here in New York,” Smith said. Smith, who appears on Nickelodeon show “Young Dylan,” will perform …

Instagram is swapping out swipe-ups for links stickers starting August 30. The app’s new link feature will “streamline the stories creation experience and give users more ‘creative control.'” Vishal Shah, former Head of Product, told The Verge that link stickers would allow users to respond to Stories easier — which …

On Monday, fifty-five gravestones of Black people from the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington D.C. were relocated to a one-acre memorial site at the National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover, Maryland. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam were in attendance. “We are …

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are experiencing a surge in enrollment. “We’re attracting students who have a significant interest in social justice and an interest in addressing what they see as the ills of society,” said  Howard University Provost Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh. Howard University saw a 15% increase …

McDonald’s in the United Kingdom are experiencing supply chain issues. Nearly 1,300 restaurants have removed milkshakes and some bottled drinks from their menus. “We apologize for any inconvenience and thank our customers for their continued patience. We are working hard to return these items to the menu as soon as …

The San Diego Foundation, LISC San Diego, and Urban League of San Diego County just launched California’s first grant-based program offering Black homebuyers up to $70,000 in grants for down payments and closing costs. The San Diego Black Homebuyer Program was established to eradicate the city’s racial wealth gap and increase …

Neuroscientist and actress Mayim Bialik will take over as host of Jeopardy!, following Mike Richards’ swift departure. “She is currently scheduled to tape three weeks of episodes (15 episodes) when production resumes this week, a spokesperson for Sony said. “As we move forward with production on this season of Jeopardy!, additional …

An anonymous person is selling the tissue that footballer Lionel Messi used during a farewell conference last week. The seller is asking for $1 million. Messi became emotional while announcing last week at Camp Nou that he was leaving FC Barcelona after twenty-one years and moving on to play with …

Dr Pepper’s new “FANtastic Chocolate” soda might be a chocolate lover’s dream, but it won’t be easy for them to get their hands on it. The limited-edition soda is a part of the company’s new “Pepper Perks” rewards program. “To access the limited time offering, consumers must scan the proof …

A Georgia grand jury indicted rapper Silento for the shooting death of his cousin. The rapper was arrested in February and charged with one count of murder. Frederick Rooks, the rapper’s cousin, was gunned down in Dekalb County on January 21. 2021. Police gathered film from several security cameras in …

Courtney Kemp, the creator of the hit Starz series ‘Power,’ signed an eight-figure four-year deal with Netflix. Kemp will create new series and develop programming for a global audience. “I am incredibly excited to join the Netflix family and to continue to develop the kind of entertainment that End of …

Louisiana rapper Fredo Bang has tested positive for COVID-19 in a Miami jail where he is currently being held behind bars for  a parole violation. According to The Miami Herald, Fredo Bang, whose real name is Fredrick Given II, and rapper Lit Yoshi, whose real name is Mieyoshi Edwards were …

Krispy Kreme and Hersey’s are giving us everything we need to celebrate National S’mores Day. Yes, you guessed it — s’mores donuts! “Krispy Kreme has partnered up with Hershey’s to give doughnut lovers “s’more” of their favorite campfire treat with our all-new S’mores inspired doughnuts,” Krispy Kreme’s website reads. The …

Nissin Foods is celebrating Cup Noodles’ 50th anniversary with pumpkin spice. “After 50 years of noodle innovation, what better time to release our most unexpected flavor to date with pumpkin spice, and trust me its really is that good,” Jaclyn Park, Vice President of Marketing for Nissin Foods USA, said. …

IKEA celebrates the tenth anniversary of its loyalty program, IKEA Family, with a ‘Store In A Box’ gift package sweepstake. The gift box’s limited-edition collection includes a candle that smells like the company’s HUVUDROLL meatballs. The sweepstake will start on August 6, 2021, and end on August 22, 2021. “For …