A group of women have filed a federal lawsuit against Kansas City, Kansas, that alleges they were raped and humiliated by police officers, including a retired detective. The five women claim former detective Roger Golubski and other “dirty cops” used the “power of their badges to exploit Black women.” They …
Read More »New Studies Say Marijuana Use Puts Daily Users At An Increased Risk For Heart Problems, Stroke
According to a 2022 poll, more people in the US use marijuana than tobacco, which might be problematic based on new research. Two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia say that older adults who use marijuana—but don’t smoke tobacco—are at a higher …
Read More »Elon Musk Trying To Sell Stagnant Twitter Usernames For Up To $50,000
Elon Musk has come up with yet another scheme to get money out of Twitter users. On Friday, Forbes revealed Musk’s plans to start selling old Twitter handles that users are no longer using. The outlet obtained emails from Twitter employees, who spoke about Musk’s new initiative to offer up …
Read More »Stephen A. Smith to Deliver Keynote Address at Summit Empowering Professionals of Color to Reach Their Full Potential
In a world where diversity and inclusion are crucial components of professional success, the Black Professionals Network (BPN) is leading the way in empowering professionals of color to reach their full potential. This year, the much-anticipated Black Professionals Summit is set to take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel …
Read More »Andy Cohen Says He Still Regrets Not Having Meghan Markle as a Guest on WWHL: ‘You Really Never Know’
Andy Cohen is still slapping his forehead over the missed opportunity to sit down with Megan Markle. Before Markle’s marriage to Prince Harry and her title as the Duchess of Sussex, she was deep into her acting career, which included her role as Rachel Zane on USA Network’s drama Suits. …
Read More »Aurora Officer Who Placed Elijah McClain in Neck Hold Found Not Guilty in Manslaughter Case
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard has been found not guilty of charges related to the death of Elijah McClain. The shocking verdict was handed down on Monday for the officer who had been on trial for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of the 23-year-old Black man in …
Read More »75-Year-Old Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years for ‘Repeatedly’ Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Boy in School Basement
A former Wisconsin teacher was sentenced to 10 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in the basement of a private Baptist school. On Oct. 27, Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Richard Radcliffe sentenced Anne Nelson-Koch, 75, to the decade-long sentence, Monroe County District Attorney Kevin Croninger …
Read More »Mark Zuckerberg Tears His ACL While ‘Training for Competitive MMA Fight’
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suffered a serious leg injury, a torn ACL. “Tore my ACL sparring and just got out of surgery to replace it,” the Facebook co-founder posted to Instagram on Friday. He also posted several photos of himself in a hospital bed and appears to be doing well …
Read More »Alabama Mayor Commits Suicide After Being “Outed” for Wearing Women’s Clothing by Right-Wing News Publication
A mayor of a small Alabama town died by suicide Friday, days after a conservative news blog published photos of him dressed in women’s clothing. Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, who was also a pastor at First Baptist Church of Phenix City “produced a handgun and took his own” …
Read More »Tyson Recalls Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Dino Chicken Nuggets Due to Metal Contamination
The USDA has recalled nearly 30,000 pounds of Tyson Food’s dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets due to potential contamination with metal pieces. Twenty-nine-ounce packages of the dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets with a “best by” date of September 4, 2024, have been recalled in several U.S. states, including Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, …
Read More »College Basketball Player Fatally Shot While Driving, Suspect Intended To Kill Female Who He Was In An On & Off Relationship With
A Massachusetts man was arrested for the murder of a college basketball player who was shot while driving. Pena Canela, 18, pleaded not guilty Thursday. Authorities allege he fatally shot Carl-Hens Beliard Wednesday night, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported. Prosecutors said the victim was in the car with a …
Read More »Second Escaped Georgia Inmate Captured in Luxury Highrise in Buckhead
A Georgia inmate who escaped a Bibb County jail has been captured a week after another inmate who escaped with him was finally apprehended by authorities. Georgia authorities say Marc Anderson was retaken into custody just before 3 p.m. in a luxury skyrise in Buckhead. In the wee hours of …
Read More »Alaska Airlines Introduces Its Brand New Hand Painted Disney-Themed Aircraft [Video]
Alaska Airlines debuts its new Disney-themed aircraft. Earlier this week, the airline revealed that they are introducing a new themed aircraft, taking its design cues from Disneyland, particularly the iconic Mickey’s Toontown attraction located in Anaheim, California. This aircraft, christened as “Mickey’s Toontown Express,” is set to operate on various …
Read More »Tupac Honored With A Street Sign In Oakland, California [Video]
Tupac Shakur has been honored once again with the renaming of a street in Oakland, CA in his memory. As reported by The Associated Press, a section of MacArthur Boulevard, which is close to where Tupac resided for a period, was officially renamed Tupac Shakur Way on Friday. The late …
Read More »Meagan Good Partners With St. Royale Vodka To Launch A Signature Line Of Vodka-Based Recipes And Flavors
Meagan Good is stepping into a new business venture. The 42-year-old actress is teaming up with GreenLine Spirits, a company headquartered in South Carolina, to craft a unique range of recipes and flavors for the St. Royale Vodka brand. As an equity partner in the vodka brand and distillery, Good …
Read More »Steven Tyler Accuser Files Lawsuit Weeks Before Statute of Limitations Cut Off
A woman who is accusing Steven Tyler of sexual assault has filed a lawsuit against him just before the statute of limitations cutoff. Jeanne Bellino is the latest woman to come forward to allege she was sexually assaulted nearly 50 years ago by the rockstar. Her attorney, Jeff Anderson, told …
Read More »CA Lawmaker Arrested For DUI, Crashed Vehicle
A California lawmaker is on the wrong side of the law after authorities arrested her on a DUI charge. State Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo was driving in her Audi in Los Angeles early Friday morning when she collided with another car, TMZ reported. That vehicle then hit a third vehicle. A …
Read More »Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Welcome Son Rocky
Kourtney Kardashian has given birth to a baby boy. She and her husband Travis Barker are the parents of their first child together, Rocky Barker. The mom of now four gave birth in Los Angeles, TMZ reported. The couple were spotted at Cedars-Sinai on Thursday and possibly were there earlier. …
Read More »Rapper Lloyd Banks Plans On Charging $100 For His Upcoming Mixtape “Cold Corner 3”
Ok, Lloyd Banks fans. Get your money ready. If you plan on listening to Banks’ upcoming mixtape, be prepared to dish out $100. It’s all good..CC3 won’t be on streaming sites..only available thru me for $100 then we’ll see if they back the talking up https://t.co/G6uR86fIQP — Lloydbanks (@Lloydbanks) November …
Read More »Tekashi 6ix9ine Ordered Not To Leave The Dominican Republic Following A Recent Assault Incident
After being arrested in the Dominican Republic, Tekashi 6ix9ine is under a six-month travel restriction, preventing him from leaving the country. As per the statements of Felix Portes, a criminal lawyer based in the Dominican Republic, 6ix9ine and his group engaged in an assault against two producers, which stemmed from …
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