Thanks to a grant, Abraxas High School in Poway, California will be adding a facility that will benefit their homeless student population. What We Know: […]
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Kentucky Teen Receives Life-Saving Double Transplant
A Kentucky teen received a double miracle in the form of a much needed heart and kidney transplant. What We Know: According to the Cincinnati […]
McDonald’s Employees Help Save Woman Sending Distressed Signals
Efforts to ensure all employees undergo “safe space” training to assist patrons in crisis has paid off for a McDonald’s location in California. What We […]
City of Dallas Dismissed from Civil Lawsuit over Botham Jean’s Death
A federal judge has ruled that the city of Dallas is in now way responsible for the wrongful death of Botham Jean. What We Know: […]
Twitter Messed up Kwanzaa Hashtag
It looks like Twitter dropped the ball for the celebration of Kwanzaa 2019. What We Know: Twitter users were eager to celebrate Kwanzaa closing off […]
Michael Moore Declares “You Should Be Afraid, White People Have Not Changed”
The Oscar Award documentary filmmaker and activist said in an interview with Rolling Stones “Useful Idiots” podcast that “white people have not changed” and that […]
Tour Helicopter Goes Missing Off Hawaii Coast, 7 Killed
The tour helicopter operations in Hawaii are facing significant backlash after a crash on Kauai island killed seven people, which included one pilot and six […]
Georgia Tech Signee Bryce Gowdy’s Death Ruled Suicide
Gowdy, a promising wide-receiver prospect from Deerfield Beach, Fla., died Monday after he was struck by a freight train in Deerfield Beach. After authorities arrived […]
Two Carnival Cruise Ships Collide
Two Carnival Cruise ships collided at the port of Cozumel, Mexico, on Friday morning. What We Know: “Carnival Glory was maneuvering to dock when it […]
Former FAMU Student Killed By Police After Traffic Stop
22-year-old Jamee Johnson died Saturday Dec. 14 after he was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting after a traffic stop. What We Know: According […]