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Former NBA star Lamar Odom is expected to enter a no contest plea in his Las Vegas DUI case, marking a significant development in the legal matter that began when he was arrested in January. According to his attorney, the…
George E. Johnson Sr., the pioneering Black entrepreneur who transformed the hair care industry and built one of the nation’s most influential Black-owned businesses, died Monday at his home in Chicago. He was 99. Born June 16, 1927, in a…
Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor who narrowly lost the 2018 Florida gubernatorial race to Republican Ron DeSantis, was arrested last week in Alabama on drug possession charges. The 46-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Daphne, Alabama, after…
Adam Sandler added another unforgettable moment to his resume by officiating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, but what he did shortly afterward may be even more on-brand. The 59-year-old actor reportedly helped the celebrity couple tie the knot on…
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24, has been posthumously diagnosed with stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to findings released this week by the Concussion and CTE Foundation. Researchers…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly kept the late-night menu simple at their star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding, serving guests more than 100 pizzas from Mama’s TOO! After the formal celebrations on July 3. The couple’s New York City wedding…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the sharp end of the knockout phase, with the round of 16 now underway and only a dozen nations still able to win the trophy. Whether you call it football or soccer, the…
Some World Cup players have been making a surprising tweak to their kit before stepping onto the field. Viewers following the tournament may have spotted an odd detail in the gear worn by certain footballers. England players including Jude Bellingham,…
Jackson’s former mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, pleaded guilty Monday to federal conspiracy charges, marking a dramatic reversal in a sprawling corruption scandal that has ensnared multiple city leaders in Mississippi’s capital. The guilty plea came just one week after the…
President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after resharing a social media post that appeared to criticize very young schoolchildren for wearing hijabs during a graduation ceremony. The footage showed a kindergarten graduation ceremony at Gateway STEM Academy, a majority-Black K-8…
— A 37-story high-rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan descended into chaos Tuesday morning when two structural support columns buckled on the 21st floor, sending bricks tumbling onto the street below and forcing emergency officials to evacuate the building and…
A growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease is spreading across Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with health officials reporting 23 confirmed cases as of Monday, including 17 hospitalizations. The cluster, which began with just two cases announced on July 2, has raised…
A former FBI agent has spoken about how 16 children in Ohio could remain hidden in appalling conditions for years without raising alarm. The children were rescued on June 30, 2026, from a home in Hamden, in rural Vinton County,…
Florida influencer DreamDoll Brii, whose real name was Brianna Johnson, has died after a suspected targeted shooting that also left two other people hurt, including one person said to be in critical condition. Police said the shooting happened around 5:30…
Dylan Sprouse has taken an unexpected professional turn since his Disney Channel days with twin brother Cole, revealing that he “faked being 21” as he began building the business in 2018. Like many former child actors, Sprouse eventually pursued something…
Former Mr USA champion Nick Trigili has spoken candidly about the painful turning point that came after years of overeating, when his clothes ripped at a New Year’s Eve party. Trigili won the prestigious Mr USA title in 2014 at…