The Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed has been awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to ending its conflict with Eritrea. What We […]
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Man Sentenced to 10 Days in Jail, Probation & Community Service after Oversleeping for Jury Duty
Deandre Somerville (21) was selected for jury duty but on the day of the trial, he overslept. Unsure of what to do, Somerville went on […]
Penn State Football Player Receives Letter Calling His Locs “Disgusting”
On Tuesday, Antonio Shelton, a Defensive Tackle at Penn State took to Twitter to post a picture of a letter that a fellow teammate received […]
Syrian Family-Founded Restaurant Closes due to Death Threats
A Syrian family restaurant in Toronto, Soufis, has been permanently closed, according to The Star. What We Know: The family came to Canada through the […]
Six elephants pass after attempts to save each other at Thai waterfall
According to the Washinton Examiner, six elephants passed away while trying to escape an infamous Thailand waterfall. What We Know: This was due to a […]
Police Release Details on Suspects in Joshua Brown Murder
Just days after Joshua Brown was brutally murdered Dallas police have named three suspects and have two in custody. What We Know: 28-year-old Joshua Brown […]
Federal Judge Blocks Georgia’s Anti-Abortion Ban
Georgia is the latest state to have its “heartbeat bill” blocked on Tuesday. What We Know: Judge Steve C. Jones of the United States District […]
Chick-fil-A Ranked as Cleanest but Slowest Fast Food Restaurant
In a recent survey, Chick-fil-A was crowned the #1 cleanest fast-food restaurant. There was also a recent survey in Atlanta that criticized the company for […]
Concerns Increasing Regarding Systemic Fraud in Afghanistan Presidential Election
As the fourth presidential poll emerges, many Afghans suspect systemic fraud in the presidential election. What We Know: President Ashraf Ghani is running for his […]
Michigan Feels The Impact of the GM Auto Workers Strike
The General Motors Auto strike heads into week three and Michigan is feeling the effects of the pressure placed on GM by auto workers. What […]