Yahoo could pay you $358 after a massive data breach. What We Know: Yahoo experienced multiple data breaches between 2013 and 2016, which they believe to […]
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Phoenix Officer who Threatened Black Family over Doll Finally Fired
A cop who threatened a couple over accusations of theft over a 99 cent doll is now fired. What We Know: “My hands are up! […]
Baby Born Without Face Leads to Doctor Suspension
A Portugal doctor is suspended after delivering a baby with no face. What We Know: The Portugal Medical Council suspended obstetrician Dr. Artur Carvalho for […]
Families Forced to Evacuate due to California Wildfire
Hundreds of families in California have been forced to evacuate due to large wildfires burning across the state. What We Know: The Kincade Fire began […]
Bartender Wins $50,000 After Customer Leaves Lottery Ticket as a Gift
A Missouri bartender was lucky enough to receive a generous tip from a customer: a lottery ticket worth $50,000. What We Know: Taylor Russey, a […]
John Witherspoon, comedian and actor has died at 77
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including “Friday,” […]
Founder of ISIS Was Killed In US Raid Sunday
With the recent announcement of the pull of US troops, Trump has announced that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder and leader of ISIS was killed in […]
OneUnited Bank Launches BankBlackX Movement to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
OneUnited Bank is on a mission to tackle the racial wealth gap in America by launching its new BankBlackX movement. What We Know: OneUnited Bank […]
First African American Man Receives FACE Transplant After Waiting 6 Years
68-year-old Robert Chelsea waited six years for a face transplant procedure and has finally gotten it. What We Know: In 2013, Robert was on the […]
Study Detected Healthcare System Software Racial Bias Against Black People
According to Nature News, a sweeping analysis has found that an algorithm widely used in US hospitals to allocate healthcare to patients has been systematically […]