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The National Labor Relations Board recently informed employers that they no longer silence laid-off employees. The board says silencing employees violates their rights under sections 7 and 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act. Before the announcement, employers could send out a broadly written confidentiality clause that required laid-off employees …

As more is revealed about the dangerous officers who killed Tyre Nichols, one Army vet says he barely escaped the “Scorpion Unit.” Memphis resident Monterrious Harris is still dealing with the January 4th experience that scarred him physically and emotionally. Per a lawsuit filed earlier this month, the unarmed man …

Netflix has taken heed of the streaming competition by cutting prices in more than 100 markets worldwide. The goal is to maintain subscribers acquisition and retention, Variety reported. The streamer has reduced prices–with some monthly plan fees cut in half–in countries and territories across Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle …

Simone Biles has something to celebrate, being a fianceé and soon-to-be bride to NFL Texans’ Jonathan Owens. The winning olympian gave fans an inside to the gold and white-themed bachelorette party with a “Bride and Boujee” t-shirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles) View …

Creators can now edit their content in other languages on YouTube, giving viewers access to more content worldwide. One of the platform’s biggest influencers, MrBeast, has already test-piloted the multi-language audio feature. “Because his content is so wide-reaching, over the past year, we’ve asked MrBeast and a small group of …

Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill to ban drag performances in public and in front of children. On Thursday, The House passed a bill that will affect LGBTQ celebrations and transgender people if  Governor Bill Lee signs the law into place. The law will restrict drag shows and make Tennessee the …

On Tuesday, a grand jury indicted an ex-University of Kentucky student caught on camera assaulting a black student and using racial slurs. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Sophia Rosing, 22, was charged with six counts by a grand jury in Fayette County, including assault and criminal assault on a police …

Rapper Flo Rida is a tapping into to his philanthropic efforts with his latest partnership with AIDS Healthcare Foundation.  The platinum-selling international artist is joining force with the world’s largest nonprofit HIV/AIDS service organization for the 18th Annual AIDS Walk & Musicfest. The Miami-native, whose catalog includes the international hit …

One of the “Exonerated Five,” members Yusef Salaam, a native of Harlem, is running for city council. Salaam, who served seven years in prison, is running for office in Council District 9, which includes his hometown of Harlem. During a speech at the old Harlem YMCA on 135th Street, he …

Rapper and YouTuber DDG is beating the Illuminati allegations by any means necessary. Fresh off the drama between himself, his ex-lover Rubi Rose and new sweetheart Halle Bailey, the influencer faces another set of allegations. Only this time, instead of cheating, the internet is accusing DDG of selling his soul …

Drill rapper Kay Flock is now facing additional legal troubles stacked on top of his already ominous murder case.  On Thursday, the United States Justice Department indicted Flock on racketeering conspiracy charges for his alleged role in Bronx gangs “Sev Side” and “Third Side.” Per the indictment, the 19-year-old rapper participated …

Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty Thursday to manslaughter charges relating to the shooting on the set of “Rust” in 2021. It is noted in court documents that Baldwin is out on personal recognizance provided he doesn’t own a gun, abstains from alcohol, and doesn’t speak with any other witnesses of …

A pregnant woman files a motion to be released from jail, arguing that her unborn fetus is being unlawfully detained. The attorneys for 24-year-old Natalia Harrell recently filed legal documents on behalf of her unborn child. The motion claims the fetus is locked up without being charged with a crime. …

A California man claims a winning Powerball ticket was stolen from him and now wants someone to pay.  Per TMZ, Jose Rivera claims that he picked up a ticket on November 7th from Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, California. Rivera says that same day, he was victimized by a thief named Reggie, …

A woman is suing a Charlotte Chick-fil-A after finding a racial slur on her daughter’s receipt. Earlier this month, April Jackson was horrified after reading the receipt that her 19-year-old daughter received at the drive-thru window at the Chick-fil-A location near Brookshire Boulevard and Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. “I was really, …

The family of a man fatally shot by a Pueblo County sheriff’s deputy one year ago has filed a wrongful death complaint in U.S. Federal Court for the District of Colorado. On the day of the incident, police confronted Richard Ward, 32, after he was seen getting into a vehicle …

A Popeyes restaurant in Augusta, Georgia, was intentionally crashed into by Belinda Miller, a 50-year-old woman, according to authorities. Miller was charged with felony aggravated assault and criminal damage to property in the first degree. The incident took place on Saturday at around 7:45 p.m. Richmond County sheriff’s deputies were …

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shares that they have a “crisis team” in place ahead of the 2023 Oscars. A year after the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock occurred, the academy revealed they are implementing a “whole crisis team” for the 95th awards show. Academy …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are not suing the creators of “South Park,” despite recent reports.  Wednesday’s episode of the Comedy Central series featured a royal couple, with the husband being a “Prince of Canada” who relocated to Colorado with his princess wife. The characters are modeled after Prince Harry …

Often the topic of controversy for her inflammatory comments, author J.K. Rowling is showing a more vulnerable side of herself, revealing that her ex-husband tried to sabotage her Harry Potter franchise. Rowling used the inaugural episodes of her “The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling” podcast to explain how her previous …