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During a suspected drug-related dispute, a man was fatally shot inside a Bronx apartment, and subsequently, the shooter inadvertently took his own life. According to the authorities, gunshots were heard inside an apartment building located on Rev. James A. Polite Avenue near East 163rd Street at approximately 12 p.m. on …

Costco is putting a stop to non-members using membership cards during self-checkout. In light of an increase in the availability of its self-checkout service, Costco has announced that it will now require self-checkout customers to present their membership cards. The decision came after observing that “non-member shoppers have been using …

The plastic surgeon rumored to have operated on Jacky Oh is clearing his name after her death last month. Dr. Zachary Okhah, who was pictured with the influencer on Instagram shortly before she died, is reassuring his patients that his practice is safe. In a video shared on his IG …

A former school resource officer was acquitted on all counts Thursday after being accused of failing to act during the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Scot Peterson, 60, wept in court as the 11 not-guilty verdicts were read. The then-campus deputy had been charged …

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has decided to terminate affirmative action programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, ending the admissions process’ systematic use of race as a factor. On Thursday, the court ruled that the programs at both institutions are unlawful, violating the Equal Protection …

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an election law theory that would favor state leaders having more control over federal elections. The Independent State Legislature Theory had previously been shot down three times by the court. According to the argument, state legislatures have the final say in elections. This …

Wednesday, the US Coast Guard revealed “presumed human remains” have been recovered from within the wreckage of the Titan, the submersible that imploded last week on a voyage to view the sunken Titanic. “United States medical professionals will conduct a formal analysis of presumed human remains that have been carefully …

A family that trips together stays together. While speaking at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver last week, Jaden Smith detailed his use of psychedelics and how it’s helped enhance his capacity for empathy towards others. He also revealed that it was his mother, Jada Pinkett-Smith, who introduced their family …

SAG-AFTRA leadership has received a letter signed by over 300 actors, urging them to adopt a tough stance during the negotiations for a new film and TV contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. “A strike brings incredible hardships to so many, and no one wants it,” …

The Mississippi officers who violently beat and sexually assaulted two Black men have been fired. On Tuesday, Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey announced that the five officers involved in the shocking 90-minute attack have either left the force voluntarily or been terminated. During his announcement, Bailey refused to reveal the …

Popeyes is celebrating both July 4th and National Fried Chicken Day (July 6) by offering a special BOGO deal. Customers will be able to purchase one chicken sandwich combo and get another chicken sandwich for free. Popeyes is running the online-only deal from June 29 to July 9. Customers can …

Last month, a woman became the victim of an unusual crime after the suspect insisted that she follow him on Facebook before robbing her and making an unwanted romantic advance. According to court documents, Amber Beraun, who was in Indianapolis, arrived home from work at 4 a.m. on May 8. …

The search for British actor Julian Sands has come to an end with authorities announcing they’ve discovered his remains. The Ocean’s Thirteen entertainer was initially reported missing on January 13th at 7:30 p.m. when he never returned from his hike in Mt. Baldy in the San Gabriel Mountains, which sits in …

TikTok said it will establish a youth council, whose job will be to develop safety tools that are more useful for its younger users. The youth council will consist of teenagers who will provide feedback from its younger users on their experiences with the platform and assist in preventing the …

Ralph Yarl, the Missouri Black teen shot in the head after accidentally going to the wrong home to pick up his siblings, recently broke his silence. During an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America, the teen said, “I’m just a kid and not larger than life because this happened to me.” …

The Bureau of Prisons’ Inspector General recently released a report on the negligence and failures that enabled disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life. According to the 114-page report released on Tuesday, the problems within the Manhattan jail that held Epstein on charges of sex trafficking and abuse jeopardized the safety …

The Texas Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of a ground crew worker a suicide. On Friday, the worker was sucked into an engine of a Delta Air Lines plane around 10:25 p.m. while working at the San Antonio International Airport. The plane had arrived from Los Angeles and …

Just one day after having her murder charges dropped, Chicago mother Carlishia Hood has filed a lawsuit against the city. On Tuesday, Hood filed documents in Cook County Circuit Court against Chicago as well as the officers who arrested her along with her 14-year-old son. Hood was originally charged with …

Ryan Seacrest has won the “Wheel of Fortune” hosting job, beating out several other big names all vying for the highly sought-after gig.  On Tuesday, it was announced that the “American Idol” host was chosen for the spot. Seacrest also confirmed the news on Twitter in a heartfelt statement, paying …

Health officials say that 5 people in the US caught malaria for the first time since 2003. Four cases of the mosquito-borne illness were reported in Sarasota County, Florida, and one other person in Cameron County, Texas. The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness notice on Monday, …