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After a war veteran began to speak on the Black history of the commemoration, the organizer of a Memorial Day gathering in Hudson, Ohio, muted his microphone halfway through his speech. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, the audio on retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter’s keynote speech for the Hudson …

With the arrival of supersonic airplanes, United Airlines plans to transform the friendly skies into ultrafast sky. The carrier announced this morning that it would purchase 15 planes from Boom Supersonic, with the option to buy 35 more later. The Overture, Boom’s first commercial supersonic plane, has yet to be …

In a $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims, the NFL vowed on Wednesday to stop using “race-norming,” which presumed Black players started with inferior cognitive function, and to evaluate historical results for any potential race prejudice. It was more difficult for Black retirees to show a deficit and qualify …

Major theater chains will soon be welcoming fully vaccinated patrons back without masks.  “Consistent with the latest CDC guidance and following consultation with public-health experts, AMC Theatres guests who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear face coverings at AMC locations unless it is mandated by state or …

According to reports, Donald Trump has been telling individuals close to him that he expects to be reinstated by August, and his close pals have been saying the same thing. Maggie Haberman of the New York Times, who has frequently covered Trump’s White House, tweeted the news of Trump’s pipe …

First, people started dropping serious coin on digital art in NFT’s, and now it’s invisible art. Yes, you read that right: invisible. Italian artist Salvatore Garau recently sold an invisible sculpture for a whopping $18,000 at auction. The work, titled “I Am,” or “Io Sono” in Italian, exists only in …

Vanessa Bryant recently took to social media to explain her outrage over the manufacturing of the Nike sneakers that she designed in honor of Kobe and her daughter Gianna because they should’ve never been released. Early Thursday morning, Bryant clarified the matter, claiming that during recent negotiations with Nike, she assisted …

A 9-year-old and her 4-year-old sister walked away unscathed after crashing head-on with a semi-truck after stealing their parent’s car. The young sisters stole the vehicle on Wednesday to travel to California so that they could swim in the ocean. The children pulled out of the driveway of their West …

According to ABC News, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is asking a judge to sentence him to probation instead of the lengthy sentence recommended by the prosecution. The sentencing memorandum filed on Wednesday cites Chauvin’s lack of criminal history, his previous employment as a police officer, and that he …

While it may be tempting to some, the Food and Drug Administration warns people allergic to seafood to refrain from throwing a batch of Cicadas on the grill this summer. “We have to say it. Don’t eat #cicadas if you’re allergic to seafood as these insects share a family relation …

Now associated with middle-aged white women who act entitled or demanding, the name “Karen” is no longer as prevalent among new parents. In fact, the name dropped 171 spots over the last year. Reaching its lowest ranking since 1927, the name Karen dropped from number 660 on 2019’s list of …

A 12-year-old Memphis, Tennessee boy shot a 13-year-old in a dispute over a video game. An 18-year-old was charged in connection to the shooting for leaving his gun out. On Sunday, police were called to Shadowbrook Townhouses; according to WREG, officers discovered the teen with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken …

Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir welcomed their first child together, Ice Davis, two days before Christmas of last year, and ever since, the happy couple has shared so many precious moments with their baby on social media. While this isn’t his first child, the rapper was particularly candid …

Gov. Jim Justice stated on Tuesday that West Virginia would boost its vaccine incentive program to get more individuals immunized against the coronavirus. In addition to a $1.588 million grand prize, all citizens who receive the COVID-19 vaccine will be entered into a drawing for college tuition, custom vehicles, and …

According to police reports obtained by TMZ, Wisdom, a rapper who detectives believe is a member of DaBaby‘s entourage, was detained on charges of attempted murder with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm. Wisdom was among males who got into a dispute with the alleged victims outside …

Khloe Kardashian is sick of being harassed by a woman who claims Tristan Thompson is her baby daddy, and she’s threatening to sue if the woman doesn’t stop. Lynda Goldman, Khloe’s lawyer, sent a cease-and-desist letter to Kimberly Alexander, Tristan’s paternity accuser, for chastising her for recently admitting to writing …

An Illinois barber shot and killed a customer last week after he refused to pay for his $15 haircut. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Christian McDougald, 31, began arguing with the barbers at Studio 914 in Maywood on Thursday after attempting to avoid paying his bill. According to Cook County …

According to officials, a 10-year-old boy was shot in Miami when his father led him on a fake drive-by shooting with a paintball gun, and a terrified homeowner responded by opening fire with actual bullets. The Miami Herald reported that 26-year-old Michael Williams allegedly caved into his son’s pleadings late …

An Alabama police department is investigating after viewing Facebook Live video footage of an officer repeatedly stomping on a man’s leg. WHNT reports that the incident took place Sunday night at a Mapco gas station. It’s unclear what happened before the video picks up, which shows several Huntsville Police Officers struggling with …

When the American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Joe Biden, it included a third stimulus check, and the expanded child tax credit, among other things. The bill also excluded $10,200 in 2020 unemployment funds from being taxable. If you filed your taxes before the bill passed and filed for …