Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) revealed Thursday on the House floor that her sister is dying of the coronavirus. What We Know: The congresswoman discussed the condition of […]
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‘Wuhan plague’ plaques found on Atlanta businesses, streets
Hodgepodge Coffeehouse owner, Krystle Rodriguez, received a text from her employee about a round plaque glued to her Moreland Avenue building outside her restaurant. It […]
4.4 Million Americans File Unemployment
The Labor Department stated Thursday that roughly 4.4 million people have filed for unemployment in the past week alone. Despite the alarming number, its 800,000 […]
Jason Mitchell, ‘The Chi’ star, Arrested
Former star of The Chi, Jason Mitchell has been arrested Wednesday afternoon on felony weapons and drug charges. What We Know: Jason Mitchell was arrested […]
Nigerian Woman, 68, Gives Birth to Twins
A Nigerian mother has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, at the age of 68. What We Know: Margaret Adenuga went through […]
Harvard Returns Federal Aid
Harvard University announced on Wednesday it will turn down $8.7m in federal coronavirus relief, a day after Donald Trump criticized the wealthy Ivy League school […]
Nearly 2,500 Drivers Given Citations for Speeding Over 100 MPH during California Stay-at-home Order
California has seen a surge in speeding tickets in the past month as traffic has declined statewide due to COVID-19 restrictions, officials said Wednesday. What […]
At Least 7 Dead as Severe Weather, Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana
Severe weather was moving through the South on Thursday after floods and apparent tornadoes hit parts of Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana a day earlier, killing […]
IRS sent pandemic stimulus checks to Dead people
The IRS has started depositing coronavirus stimulus check payments into the accounts of deceased Americans. What We Know: Over the past week, the Internal Revenue […]
Shark Tank Star Reportedly Tried To Sell Face Mask At More Than 3X Rate
John, the CEO of the Shark Group, offered to sell the 3M-made mask for a higher price to Florida officials trying to get them to […]