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Consumer Reports Finds Toxic Chemicals in Popular Synthetic Braiding Hair Brands
Braided hairstyles remain a popular choice for Black people, offering a versatile and low-maintenance way to protect natural hair. However,...
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Department of Education Halts Applications for Student Loan Repayment Plans After Court Ruling
The Department of Education under the Trump administation has stopped accepting applications for certain income-driven repayment (IDR) plans after a...
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Cruise Ships Forced to Stay at Sea as Cyclone Alfred Approaches Brisbane
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is causing major disruptions for cruise lines, forcing ships from Carnival and Royal Caribbean to stay at...
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First Arrest Made in Southern University Hazing Death of Caleb Wilson
Authorities have arrested Caleb McCray in connection with the hazing-related death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. McCray, a Southern...
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Pentagon Purges Diversity Content: Thousands of Images and Posts Targeted for Removal, Including Black Soldiers and Women Trailblazers
The Pentagon is removing thousands of photos and online posts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) following Donald Trump’s...
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LeBron James Confronts Stephen A. Smith After Lakers-Knicks Game [Video]
LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith had a tense moment after the Lakers’ game against the Knicks on Thursday, and...
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CBS Pushes to Dismiss Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit Over “60 Minutes’ Interview”
The court battle between Donald Trump and CBS continues, with the network now hoping to dismiss Trump's massive lawsuit. CBS...
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FAA Grounds Flights in Florida After Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship Test Failure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted flights to multiple Florida airports on Thursday nightafter a SpaceX Starship test ended...
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Second Measles Death Reported as Texas-New Mexico Outbreak Spreads
A second person has died from measles as the outbreak in Texas and New Mexico continues to spread, according to...
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Cardi B and Tasha K Finally Reach $3.9M Payment Deal
After years of legal battles, Cardi B and Tasha K have finally reached an agreement on the $3.9 million defamation...
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Chicago Landlord Ordered to Pay $80K After Threatening to Call ICE on Tenants
A Chicago landlord has been ordered to pay over $80,000 after threatening to call immigration authorities on his tenants, marking...
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Feds Fire Back at Diddy’s “Racist” Law Claims in Indictment Battle
Diddy’s fight against the feds just got more intense. After filing a motion to have his superseding indictment thrown out...
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Jay-Z Claims Lawyer Pushed False Rape Accusation Against Him, New Affidavit Reveals
Jay-Z is fighting back against the now-dismissed rape lawsuit that falsely accused him of sexual assault; claiming a private investigator...
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Cynthia Bailey Talks ‘RHOA’ Return and Her New Boo From Overseas [Video]
Baller Alert caught up with Cynthia Bailey at the NAACP Image Awards, where she dished on her return to The...
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Nike Wins Partial Judgment Against StockX in Counterfeit Sneaker Lawsuit
Nike has secured a partial legal victory in its ongoing lawsuit against StockX, with a New York district court ruling...
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Federal Agencies Struggle as Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Disrupts Operations
Federal employees across multiple agencies are struggling to perform basic job functions due to a $1 spending limit imposed on...
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Trump Pumps the Brakes on Auto Tariffs, Grants Canada and Mexico a One-Month Exemption
Donald Trump has made a revision to his tariff plan against Canada and Mexico. On Wednesday, Trump announced a one-month...
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Department of Veterans Affairs Plans Massive Job Cuts, Targeting 80,000 Positions
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing for a major workforce overhaul, with plans to cut 80,000 jobs as...
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Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner Passes Away After Medical Emergency Following Trump’s Address to Congress
Texas Representative Sylvester Turner, the former Houston mayor, has died suddenly at 70 years old, just two months after joining...
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Mike Epps Confirms ‘Last Friday’ Is a Go, Calls on Chris Tucker to Return as Smokey
It’s official—Last Friday is coming! After years of waiting, Mike Epps revealed on The Breakfast Club that Ice Cube finally...
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