The IRS is giving some people another chance to receive a $1,400 stimulus check before the New Year. These payments are a result of the American Rescue Act, signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year. However, there will be a few stipulations to these payments. People who received a stimulus check based …
Read More »Stores That Will Be Open On Christmas 2021
Since the holidays are here, we can assume a lot of businesses will close for the day so that employees can celebrate the holidays. But not every business. Not even a federal holiday will keep some stores and restaurants from being there for their customers on Christmas day. It’s a …
Read More »Biden Administration to Lift Travel Restrictions on 8 African Countries
The Biden administration is lifting travel restrictions to eight African countries since the Omicron variant has reached all 50 states. The lift will end on December 31 in countries South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi. The administration only placed the travel restrictions due to the uncertainty …
Read More »Waitress ‘Scared to Go to Work’ After Check Showing Her $6.55 Tip on $73 Bill Goes Viral
After a video of a terrible tip went viral, a waitress became the target of widespread internet harassment. Staten Island Applebee’s server Dana G. said she is ‘scared to go to work’ after a TikTok video featuring her earning a $6.55 tip on a $73.45 bill was viewed 722,000 times. …
Read More »Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley Pronounced Dead a Week After Being Ambushed While Sitting in Her Patrol Car
Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley died a week after being shot during an ambush in her patrol car. According to the Baltimore Sun, the 39-year-old mother of four was shot while working an overtime shift in Curtis Bay. She was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where …
Read More »NY Man With Rare Nose Deformity Gets Nose Job For Christmas
Long before the rest of us, Conrado Estrada had been accustomed to wearing face masks. The 57-year-old painter and construction laborer’s nose had gotten so bulbous that he had problems eating and breathing, but he decided to cover it nonetheless. “They would stare at me,” the Portchester, NY resident told …
Read More »United and Delta Airlines Forced to Cancel Over 200 Christmas Eve Flights Due to the Rise of Covid Cases
United and Delta announced Thursday that an increase of COVID-19 infections forced them to cancel more than 200 Christmas Eve flights. The cancellations came as the Transportation Safety Administration reported that Christmas traffic is returning to pre-pandemic levels. “The nationwide spike in Omicron cases this week has had a direct impact …
Read More »A Member of the Proud Boys Pleads Guilty to Capitol Riot Charges and Agrees to Cooperate With Police
A member of the Proud Boys has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in the deadly Capitol riot, and in accordance with his plea deal, the New Yorker has committed to cooperating with the government. On Wednesday, Matthew Greene pleaded guilty to a pair of charges in the U.S. …
Read More »North Carolina Officer Placed on Unpaid Leave After Allegedly Telling Other Officers About a ‘Clinic’ That Gives Out Vaccination Cards Without the Shot
A North Carolina police officer has been booted from his job temporarily after he allegedly told his fellow officers about a “clinic” that gives out vaccination cards without having to get the actual vaccine. CNN reports that T.J. Smith, police chief of Oakboro Town, North Carolina, has been placed on …
Read More »Washington Football Team’s Jennifer King Becomes First Black Female Position Coach in NFL History
Due to the Washington Football Team being shorthanded against the Eagles due to COVID-19, Jennifer King has been appointed to be the gameday running backs coach. King, 37, will be NFL’s second female gameday coach and the first African-American woman to hold the position. The first was Callie Brownson, who filled in for the Cleveland Browns last …
Read More »Mom Blames TikTok for 10-Year-Old Daughter’s Death, Says She Participated in “Black Out” Challenge
A distraught mother is warning other parents of a dangerous TikTok challenge that she says is responsible for her daughter’s death. Nyla Anderson, 10, was found unconscious in her room in Pennsylvania after engaging with the viral “black-out” trend on TikTok. The challenge shows a participant holding their breath until …
Read More »Omicron Surges Causing Event Cancellations Everywhere
Just as we thought the Coronavirus pandemic was coming to a close, the Omicron variant surged; and many events are being canceled or postponed because of it. On Wednesday, the NHL Player’s Association agreed to start the holiday break early and plans to pause its season. The statement released by …
Read More »Houston Welcomes its First Ever Black-Owned Supermarket
The first Black-owned supermarket has opened in Houston, Texas. District Market Green Grocer was converted from the city‘s District 1960 Nightclub, which Robert Thomas ran for five years prior to the covid-19 pandemic. He then began converting the space into a 4,000 square foot supermarket. According to FOX 26 Houston, the …
Read More »First Injectable HIV Prevention Drug Approved by FDA
FDA announced Monday that the first injectable long-acting medicine to prevent HIV pre-exposure has been approved. As an alternative to HIV prevention pills like Truvada and Descovy, which are shown to reduce the risk of HIV by 99 percent, Apretude an injectable given every two months. Apretude was found to be …
Read More »Iman Shumpert Claims LeBron James “Ruined Basketball” When He Joined the Miami Heat
Iman Shumpert recently shared his thoughts on LeBron James‘ decision to join the Miami Heat in 2010. Shumpert claimed James “ruined basketball,” when he took his talents to South Beach. During a recent sit-down with Bootleg Kev, Iman shared that he didn’t believe it was Kevin Durant who ruined the game …
Read More »Snowfall Season 5 to Premiere in February
FX’s popular show Snowfall will return for season 5 on Wednesday, February 23 with two episodes. The hit show’s star actor, Damson Idris, announced the return of the crime drama via his Instagram page. In “Snowfall,” Idris portrays Franklin Saint, who sits as a burgeoning kingpin during the crack epidemic …
Read More »Multiple Broadway Shows Announce Cancellations Due to the Omicron Surge
Due to the rise of the new COVID-19 variant, Broadway shows have canceled performances through Christmas, increasing the total number of prominent musicals that have gone dark during the normally busy holiday week. The shows like Hamilton, Aladdin, Ain’t Too Proud, and Hadestown highlighted groundbreaking COVID-19 cases, while Dear Evan …
Read More »Procter & Gamble Recalls Dry Shampoo and Conditioner Sprays Over Chemical That Causes Cancer
Procter & Gamble recalled various dry shampoo and conditioner products due to a chemical that can cause cancer. The chemical benzene was found in products from Aussie, Herbel Essence, Pantene, and waterless products made in the U.S. The recall covers nearly three dozen products that were found to have increased and …
Read More »Blac Youngsta Performs Young Dolph Diss “Shake Sum” in Dallas
Apparently, Blac Youngsta is not letting go of his beef with Young Dolph after he was filmed dissing him in the club. The rapper proceeded to perform the 2016 diss, “Shake Sum“ during his Friday performance at the Aces of Dallas nightclub in Dallas. On Saturday, videos of his performance had circulated all …
Read More »McDonald’s Settles $33.5M Racial Discrimination Lawsuit With Black Franchisee
A Black franchisee with restaurants in Cleveland has settled a racial discrimination lawsuit with McDonald’s Corporation for $33.5million. Earlier this week, McDonald’s reported that a settlement had been reached between Herb Washington, the former Oakland Athletics speedster, and the restaurant chain. Washington’s 13 restaurants will be purchased by McDonald’s. The $33.5 million …
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