August 24 has been declared Kobe Bryant Day in Orange County, California, to commemorate the late NBA legend. What We Know: Last week, Orange County’s […]
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House Ramps Up Investigation on USPS, Plans to Call Postmaster General to Testify
On Sunday, U.S. Democrats made efforts towards the cost-cutting campaign by President Donald Trump’s appointed postmaster general. This has instilled fears regarding mail-in ballots ahead […]
De Blasio: NYC May Lay Off 22,000 Public Workers on October 1
For months, de Blasio has set his hopes on a federal bailout to help the city plug a multi-billion dollar budget hole brought on by […]
Trump Leaning Into Birther Conspiracies, Again
President Trump promoted a racist, birther lie about Democratic vice presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. What We Know The attacks on Harris began Thursday (Aug. 13) […]
Whataburger Fires Black Employee for Wearing Black Lives Matter Mask
A Whataburger in Texas fired a Black employee after a white customer complained about her wearing a Black Lives Matter face mask. What We Know: […]
Chrissy Tiegen and John Legend Expecting Third Child
In John Legend‘s new music video “Wild”, he dropped the news that he and wife Chrissy Teigen are expecting their third child. What We Know: […]
All NYC Public Schools to Have Certified Nurse On-Site
As New York City schools equip to reopen in some form for the new academic year, one new order might provide parents a bit of […]
Lake Fire Explodes to 10,500 Acres in Lake Hughes Area of Angeles National Forest; Mandatory Evacuations Issued
A brush fire north of Los Angeles has scorched more than 10,500 acres of land forcing 100 residences to evacuate. What We Know: There were […]
Florida Sheriff Bans Masks for Deputies
An order from a local sheriff in Florida is going against the recommendations from government officials and scientists: masks will not be worn, with some exceptions. What We […]