A Florida sheriff said he will “deputize” lawful gun owning citizens in his county for help if protests become violent. What We Know: In a […]
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Black and Asian Americans report increased discrimination during pandemic, survey says
Black and Asian American respondents are reporting increased levels of discrimination amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a poll from the Pew Research Center released […]
Quarantine Hotel Sex Scandal Linked to COVID-19 Outbreak in Australia
Australian officials have launched an investigation amid allegations of a hotel sex scandal that has infected dozens with the coronavirus. What We Know: Located in […]
Mahershala Ali to Star as Boxer Jack Johnson in New HBO Series
Two-time Oscar winner and former rapper Mahershala Ali will star as boxer Jack Johnson in new HBO limited series, Unruly. What We Know: Ali will […]
Suspect in Vanessa Guillen’s investigation kills himself as police close in
The Killeen Police Department (KPD) has said that a suspect wanted in connection with the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen, a Fort Hood soldier who disappeared […]
Australia Increases Defense Spending, Focusing on Getting Long-Range Missiles
The Australian government announced a significant increase in military spending and a focus on acquiring long-range missiles. What we know: The Australian government pledged to […]
Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick Partner for Netflix Limited Series, “Colin in Black & White”
Netflix announced on Monday that renowned filmmaker Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick have teamed up to create a limited series about Kapernick’s life, titled “Colin […]
Barstool Sports Founder Defends Racist Language, ‘I’m Uncancellable”
Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, defends racist language in resurfaced videos and fights against the “cancel cops” saying,” ‘I’m uncancellable.” What We Know: […]
Family of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen accuses Army of “covering up for each other”
The family of Army Private First Class Vanessa Guillen is calling for an independent investigation into her disappearance and has called for Fort Hood, the […]