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The woman who was seriously injured in the shooting that claimed Takeoff’s life is speaking out about that disastrous night. Sydney Leday spoke exclusively with KHOU 11 in Houston for her first interview since being released from the hospital. The 24-year-old was at the 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley, where …

More details about US rep George Santos’ convoluted identity continue to emerge, including claims he dressed as drag queen “Kitara” more than a decade ago. It was reported by the Substack site “The Handbasket” that Santos, who allegedly used several aliases in the past, appeared in a drag costume in …

On Tuesday, rapper Yak Gotti’s mother was arrested for attempting to sneak tobacco products and rolling papers into the Fulton County courtroom. According to jail records, Latasha Kendrick, 51, was charged with one count of criminal attempts to commit a misdemeanor. Gotti, also known as Deamonte Kendrick, is one of …

Under Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE” Act, Florida has decided to block the College Board from testing a pilot of the AP African American Studies program in the state. According to reports, in a January letter sent to the College Board, the organization that oversees AP coursework, Florida’s Department of Education’s …

Facebook and Instagram will begin allowing transgender and non-binary individuals to show their bare breasts online. On Wednesday, Meta’s Oversight Board announced a policy that grants transgender and other non-binary people permission to post images showing their nipples to the apps. However, the policy forbids cis-gender women from doing the …

The University of Southern California has renamed its track and field to honor Olympic medalist Allyson Felix. On Wednesday, USC announced that its popular Cromwell Field would be receiving a name change. The field that sits at the center of Katherine B. Loker Track Stadium and welcomes many athletic activities …

Actor Alec Baldwin was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of “Rust,” Santa Fe, NM prosecutors announced. Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer who was in charge of firearms on the set, was also charged with involuntary manslaughter. Assistant director David Halls …

Rapper Flo Rida has scored a major victory in his legal battle against energy drink company Celsius. The “Right Round” star has been embroiled in a fight with the company since 2021. That year, he sued Celsius for a soured deal he’d signed with them. Per the partnership, Flo Rida …

A$AP Rocky wants the world to know that Rihanna’s forthcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show will be legendary. The “Fashion Killa” MC sat down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 on Wednesday, where he gushed over Riri’s highly anticipated return to the stage during the big game. Though he didn’t …

The world’s oldest person, French nun Sister André, has died. French nun Sister André died at 118 on Tuesday in southern Toulon. The city’s mayor, Hubert Falco, took to Twitter to announce the devastating news. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗹'𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲́, 𝗦𝗼𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲́ C'est avec une immense tristesse et énormément …

A police report details a fatal SUV crash carrying four members of the University of Georgia football team, two of whom were killed in the accident. The report says the driver was exceeding the limit of 40 mph when the SUV hit the curb and then went off the roadway. …

The famous video used to show off Tesla self-drive technology in 2016 was staged, according to engineers. The capabilities include the Model X stopping at a red light and accelerating at the green light, but it doesn’t work like that. The video became a Tesla phenomenon, with the founder and …

Florida Governor Ron Desantis is busy making policies that involve mask mandates and the Covid-19 vaccine. The new policy proposals would permanently prohibit Covid-19 vaccine passports in Florida, prohibit Florida schools from instituting Covid-19 vaccine or mask mandates, forbid businesses in the state from requiring masks, and bar ‘”employers from …

The US Wrestling community is mourning the death of professional wrestler Jay Briscoe, who died at 38. The death of the Ring of Honor (ROH) star, whose real name was Jamin Pugh, was announced on Tuesday. Tony Khan, Owner of ROH and CEO of All Elite Wrestling, confirmed the news …

Police in Indiana arrested a man after neighbors reported his toddler was wandering an apartment hallway with a loaded gun, according to officials. The incident was captured on camera as Beech Grove police responded to a complaint about a child allegedly strolling alone while brandishing a gun.  The footage aired …

A man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a barista through a drive-thru window has reportedly been arrested by police in Washington state. To identify the suspect, the Auburn Police Department released surveillance footage of the incident, which occurred shortly after 5 a.m. local time on Monday. “The suspect seen here …

Simply Beverages is expanding beyond its line of juices, presenting a new batch of mixers to take your adult beverages to the next level. In the upcoming days, the Coca-Cola branch will present its inaugural mixer line in flavors Strawberry Guava Mojito, Lime Margarita, and Peach Sour. Known as a …

Tuesday, January 17th, wasn’t a good day for married couple Todd and Julie Chrisley. The two reported to different prisons to carry out their sentences for fraud and tax evasion. Todd, 54, checked in to the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola to serve his 12-year prison sentence. At the same …

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, the top-selling Black-owned spirits brand Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has launched its HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge to help raise money for underfunded HBCUs. The launch took off on MLK Day and will continue through Black History Month and Woman’s History Month. The goal …

Alabama prosecutors say former college basketball star Darius Miles admitted giving the gun to the alleged shooter who killed 23-year-old Jamea Harris. A court document filed Tuesday reveals that Miles, 21, admitted to prosecutors that he provided the gun that Michael Davis, 20, used to shoot and kill the young …