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Six HBCUs received bomb threats Monday
iStock/ChiccoDodiFC (NEW YORK) — For the second time this month, at least six historically black universities and colleges have received bomb threats. Howard University, Bowie State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Southern University, Delaware State University and [Read More…]
Detectives involved in death case of Lauren Smith-Fields suspended: Mayor
iStock/South_agency (NEW YORK) — Two Bridgeport, Connecticut, detectives involved in the case of Lauren Smith-Fields, who was found dead in her apartment after a date last month, have been placed on administrative leave and are [Read More…]
Midwest braces for major snowfall, ice on roads: Forecast
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Midwest is bracing for a storm that could bring major snowfall and leave dangerous ice on roadways. The storm is set to strike Tuesday through Thursday. A winter [Read More…]
Russia has chance for ‘diplomatic way out’ of Ukraine crisis: US ambassador to UN
Mark Makela/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield warned on Sunday that Russia’s menacing military troop buildup on Ukraine’s borders signals the Kremlin’s “intentions to use them,” noting that Russia [Read More…]
ABC News celebrates Black History Month with Halle Berry and more Black female stars; Lisa Raye McCoy reveals she suffered an identity crisis from her breakout role
ABC/Matt Petit ABC News will broadcast two primetime specials to celebrate Black History Month in February. As part of the Soul of a Nation series, Halle Berry, Tessa Thompson, Debbie Allen, and more will be featured in Screen Queens [Read More…]
Sean Penn says “cowardly genes” lead some men into “surrendering their jeans” for skirts
Cindy Ord/Getty Images for CORE Sean Penn is already famous for speaking his mind, and he’s apparently done so again, while promoting his new film Flag Day. “I am in the club that believes that men in [Read More…]
Alicia Silverstone takes to TikTok to flip off body shamers
BG020/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Having weathered slights like “Fatgirl” after filming 1997’s Batman and Robin, Alicia Silverstone isn’t taking it anymore. The Clueless actress took to TikTok — with the help of GAYLE‘s “abcdfu” and her own middle finger — to express just what she thought of the [Read More…]
He “loved with everything he had” — Bob Saget’s daughter Lara posts tribute to her dad
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images Bob Saget‘s daughter Lara remembered her late dad in a tribute she shared on social media. In a letter addressed to “anyone afraid to love” she posted Thursday on Instagram, Lara wrote that “unconditional love is [Read More…]
Jason Momoa reportedly looking to fight the family in ‘Fast and Furious 10’
ABC/Rick Rowell Deadline is reporting Jason Momoa could be the next in line to battle Vin Diesel‘s Dom Toretto and his “family” in the tenth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise. The trade notes the newly-single Dune star is joining the cast of [Read More…]
‘Out of control’: Buyers paying thousands over sticker price for new cars
KIA (NEW YORK) — Looking to buy a new Kia Telluride sport utility vehicle? Expect to pay $48,509 — more than $3,700 above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Luxury SUVs like the Range Rover ($117,890) [Read More…]
How the metaverse could impact the world and the future of technology
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Facebook’s announcement in October that it was further embracing the metaverse and rebranding itself as Meta set off a firestorm. While experts say the metaverse is still [Read More…]
Promising COVID-19 antiviral pill, Paxlovid, in scarce supply, as doctors, patients compete for access
Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Dr. Albert Lam, a geriatrician who works with nursing home patients in Palo Alto, California, was excited to be among the first to prescribe the new antiviral [Read More…]
COVID-19 live updates: US cases down nearly 25%
Morsa Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.6 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 879,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by [Read More…]
Boston risks losing ‘disproportionate’ number of educators of color with city’s vaccine mandate
iStock/Pornpak Khunatorn (NEW YORK) — There’s growing concern among union leaders in Boston that a “disproportionate” number of educators of color may leave their jobs because of a vaccine mandate for city employees. “We are [Read More…]
Moderna launches clinical trial for HIV vaccine that uses mRNA technology
Gado/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Moderna announced Thursday that it’s launched early-stage clinical trials of an HIV mRNA vaccine. The biotechnology company has teamed up with the nonprofit International AIDS Vaccine Initiative to develop the shot, [Read More…]
NFL legend Tom Brady will retire: Report
Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (TAMPA BAY, Fla.) — Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady is retiring after 22 years in the NFL, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington reported. Brady, the most successful quarterback [Read More…]
Powerful nor’easter slams East Coast bringing heavy snow and strong winds to millions
Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans are under winter weather alerts Saturday as a nor’easter slams the Northeast. Whiteout conditions persist as the winter storm makes its way toward the New England [Read More…]
Houston police shooter had a prior warrant out against him, prior convictions
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — The man charged with shooting three Houston police officers on Thursday had a warrant issued for him in connection with a December robbery, according to court records. In December, Roland [Read More…]
California ticket wins $421 million Mega Millions jackpot
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.) — A California ticket won a $421 million Mega Millions Jackpot, the equivalent of $289.5 million in cash, on Friday. The winning ticket was sold at a Chevron gas [Read More…]
Police arrest suspect linked to Washington, DC, swastika graffiti
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Police announced Saturday they arrested a suspect in connection with the series of swastika graffiti markings around Washington, D.C. Geraldo Pando, 34, has been charged with “display of certain [Read More…]