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Investigators are looking into the death of a New Jersey Councilwoman who was shot and killed outside her home. According to officials, Eunice Dwumfour was shot and killed on Wednesday night while sitting inside her SUV. Dwumfour was reportedly dropping off someone at her townhome and was headed to another …

Friday, Chinese government officials said in a statement that a suspected Beijing-operated spy balloon lingering over the United States was a civilian airship intended for scientific research. “The airship comes from China and is of a civilian nature, used for scientific research such as meteorology,” according to a Google translation …

Details about Netflix’s password-sharing restriction have been revealed. On Wednesday, the streaming giant’s FAQ page for Chile, Peru, and Costa Rica stated the company is cracking down on shareable accounts. According to the website, “anyone in your household (those who live with you at your primary location)” can use a Netflix …

This year’s Grammy Awards is paying homage to hip-hop for a star-studded celebration of the music genre’s 50th anniversary. Sunday’s highly anticipated ceremony, which will see Beyoncé battle it out for Album of the Year, will also showcase a stunning mega-performance featuring some of rap’s most decorated acts. Nelly, RUN-DMC, …

The search for three Detroit rappers who mysteriously vanished last month has come to a tragic end after the bodies of all three men were found in a basement.  On Thursday, Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens, and Dante Wicker were found deceased under debris inside the basement of an abandoned Highland …

On Wednesday, the father of a man shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020 was granted the right to sue Rittenhouse, police officers, and other defendants. Anthony Huber’s father filed a lawsuit in 2021, accusing police of putting his son in a dangerous situation that violated …

Powerade is tired of being overlooked and trying to compete with America’s favorite sports drink. Gatorade is known for its bright color beverages, from blue to yellow, filled with electrolytes; now Powerade is taking a page from the brand’s book by introducing bright drinks to the lineup and more electrolytes. …

Prison inmates in Massachusetts could be eligible for an entire year off their sentence if they agree to donate their organs. The program, dubbed “Bill HD.3822,” has not yet passed through the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Many legal analysts do not believe it will. If by some chance it does, …

NLE Choppa is carrying on the skateboarding spirit of Tyre Nichols with a new foundation to support his family. The “Skate for Tyre” foundation will raise money to benefit Nichols’ four-year-old son, as well as youth initiatives. On Saturday, January 28th, the rapper and herbalist held a peaceful protest and …

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has revoked the membership of the police officers responsible for the death of Tyre Nichols. On Tuesday, the organization released an official statement regarding the recent incident involving five Memphis police officers and Tyre Nichols. In the statement, the organization expressed condolences for the Nichols …

The College Board has stripped away vital elements of its African-American Studies curriculum after backlash from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Initially announced in August 2022, the high school A.P. class would explore the Black Lives Matter Movement, critical race theory, little-known African-American leaders, Black queer and feminist experiences, Black scholars, …

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have targeted Apple and Google for their support of TikTok. On Thursday, Senator Michael Bennet wrote to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai urging them to remove TikTok from their respective app stores, citing concerns about the company’s data handling practices. “Like most social …

Tyre Nichols’ family is denying reports about his purported relationship with a woman who has ties to one of the Memphis Police Officers who killed him. Following the release of the damning bodycam footage, which shows five officers brutally pounding Nichols, a social media tale surfaced, which appeared to paint …

On Wednesday, the Recording Academy announced that Quavo would honor his late Migos bandmate Takeoff during the 2023 Grammy Awards. Quavo will perform his single ‘Without You‘ along with the Maverick City Music choir to “remember the life and legacy” of his nephew. On January 4, Quavo released his first …

Early Thursday, Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow, predicting another six weeks of winter. An inner circle of Punxsutawney Phil’s followers gathered Thursday at Gobbler’s Knob to see if he spotted his shadow, and he reportedly did. It is said that winter will last six …

Legendary rapper, producer, and songwriter Missy Elliott is officially a 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee.  On Wednesday, the list of nominees was revealed and featured several notable names that have contributed significantly to the world of music. However, Missy’s inclusion is a historical moment for hip-hop, as …

The US Department of Agriculture announced that more than 50,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products were recalled on Sunday due to potential listeria contamination. Nearly 52,914 pounds of products that “may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes” were recalled, according to the agency’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and Daniele International …

Twitter has changed significantly since Elon Musk swept in and took over as CEO. Over the past few months, Musk recruited engineers to implement new features on the popular app, including Twitter Blue, public metrics, and two different feeds. Although some people support the billionaire’s plans for a new Twitter, …

A woman in Germany has been accused of killing a lookalike she found on social media in a scheme to fake her own death. In what authorities say was part of an elaborate plan to stage her death, a German-Iraqi woman is charged with killing beauty blogger Khadidja O. whom she …

Beyhive, get your wallets ready because the Renaissance tour is coming a lot sooner than you think. On Wednesday, Beyoncé took to Instagram to announce her jaw-dropping news in a sexy silver crystal body- sculpting cut out one piece. The “Alien Superstar” is wearing a matching hat, also decked out …