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California has a new law that favors civilians. Starting Jan. 1, police officers have to interact in a new way during traffic stops. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB-2773, which will soon require officers to state the purpose of their interaction before asking other questions. According to the new legislation, …

BlendJet is recalling around 4.8 million portable blenders due to safety concerns, as they pose laceration and fire hazards. On Thursday, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted issues with BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders, including overheating, fire risks, and instances where blender blades broke off during use, which resulted in …

The Apple Watch import ban has been temporarily lifted following Apple’s one-week suspension of sales for Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2. According to TechCrunch, Apple confirmed that the Series 9 and Ultra 2 were back in stores and available online starting Thursday, Dec. 28. The US International Trade …

Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” has received back her family’s land as a thoughtful gesture, reclaiming it from the damage inflicted and wrongful seizure by a racist mob in the past. As reported by WFAA, Habitat for Humanity is presenting the 97-year-old with the land her family …

Rapper B.G. has spoken out after an online rumor accused him of being a snitch. The Cash Money star served 12 years of a 14-year sentence and was released this year. Since then, many have wondered if B.G. may have told on someone to cut his time. This prompted him …

The Russ Parr Morning Show will be concluding after more than 27 years on the air. On Wednesday, Russ Parr took to Instagram to confirm the news. “Farewell, but Not Goodbye — The Russ Parr Morning Show,” he wrote. “As we conclude the remarkable journey of the Russ Parr Morning …

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Missouri woman imprisoned for the killing of her mother, Clauddinnea “Dee Dee” Blanchard, has been released from prison. On Thursday, the Missouri Department of Corrections reported that she was released from the Chillicothe Correctional Center at 3:30 a.m. local time. In 2015, Gypsy Blanchard and her …

TikTok users are unsettled by the app’s unexpected demand for iPhone passwords, causing heightened concern, especially given its prior allegations of spying on journalists. Dataconomy says, “TikTok itself doesn’t explicitly state the exact cause.” The concerning matter initially noted in late November and highlighted by various users through December, coincided …

Starting January 29, Amazon Prime Video will feature limited advertisements, as announced in September. Users can opt for an ad-free experience by paying an additional $2.99 monthly; pre-registration is currently available. “This will allow us to continue investing in compelling content and keep increasing that investment over a long period. …

Authorities say Kendell Morris, 26, traveled 256 miles, from Houston to Arlington, to kill the mother of his child’s new boyfriend in May 2020, but he killed the wrong person. Now, he’s facing nearly 30 years in prison. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Morris allegedly drove to the …

On Friday, a Hawaiian influencer was shot and killed by her estranged husband in front of their 11-year-old daughter before taking his own life. Police say that Theresa Cachuela, 33, was fatally shot by her estranged husband, Jason Cachuela, 44, during an outing with their daughter. The incident occurred at a shopping center in …

Taraji P. Henson addresses the issue of unequal pay for Black women and discusses her inability to make the most of her on-screen success in Hollywood. In a recent interview with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Henson revealed that she fired her former team for failing to capitalize on the success of her fan-favorite character, Cookie Lyon, on Empire. “Everybody had …

The legal battle related to the untimely death of rapper Takeoff is moving forward amid confusion surrounding his estate and will, or lack thereof. Back in June, Titania Davenport filed a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against the venue where Takeoff was gunned down, alleging the establishment failed to provide …

A Tesla engineer was attacked by a malfunctioning robot at the company’s factory in Austin, Texas, in 2021. According to an injury report filed by Tesla, a robot originally designed for moving car parts attacked an engineer with its metal claw, resulting in a trail of blood on the factory floor.  The robot reportedly pinned the …

  Jess Hilarious is set to be the permanent co-host of The Breakfast Club, taking over from Angela Yee, who left the show a year ago. Industry insiders praise Jess’s seamless fit on the show with Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy, enhancing humor and topical discussions. Her standout guest appearances made her the top choice …

The Anti-Defamation League has responded to Kanye West’s apology.  On Tuesday, the the Jewish advocacy group took to X to release an official response to Ye, saying his apology is only the beginning when it comes to reconciling with the Jewish community.  For months, the Chicago rapper made anti-Semitic comments in the media. …

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his starring role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has died in an apparent suicide in central Seoul. He was 48. Police said they received a missing persons report from Lee’s manager after the actor left home early Wednesday morning, leaving behind a …

The Color Purple is breaking records and exceeding expectations after its recent premiere on Christmas Day. Initially expected to rake in totals between $8 million and $12 million, the film topped the Christmas Day box office with a whopping $18 million debut – the largest debut for a movie since 2009. According to Variety, …

The Houston home once owned by the Knowles family caught fire early Christmas morning, but the current residents managed to escape safely. The fire was reported around 2 a.m., as flames consumed the second floor of the two-story brick house. According to local news, firefighters arrived within three to five …

On Friday, two Colorado paramedics were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. In the final trial related to McClain’s death, paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide. The conviction follows two previous trials involving police officers, resulting in one conviction and two acquittals. According …