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Amazon’s New Alexa Voice Assistant is Samuel L. Jackson
Amazon has announced that it will be introducing its first celebrity voice for Alexa and it is none other than Academy Award-nominated Samuel L. Jackson. […]
New Demonstrations Against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Planned in Egypt
New plans in Egypt have been found to hurt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. What We Know: On Friday, September 27, thousands of Egyptian citizens came […]
6th Grader who Accused Classmates of Cutting her Hair Admits to Lying
Amari Allen who accused her white classmates of assaulting, bullying and cutting her dreadlocks has recanted her statement. What We Know: Amari Allen has spent […]
American Airlines Flight makes Emergency Landing when Passenger starts Smoking Marijuana
An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Denver last week because of an unruly passenger who was punching seats, smoking […]
High Blood Pressure Meds from Torrent Pharma Recalled due to Cancer Risk
The Food and Drug Administration has demanded recalls related to high blood pressure medication, according to NBC. What We Know: UPDATE on angiotensin II receptor […]
6-Year-Old Arrested, Handcuffed, Fingerprinted and Mugshot Taken After Temper Tantrum
A Florida grandmother is claiming her 6-year-old granddaughter was arrested for throwing a temper tantrum at school, according to Fox News. What We Know: Kaia […]
Mattel Launches A Gender Neutral Doll Line
Mattel is known for creating feminine Barbie dolls but that all changed when they launched a gender-inclusive doll Wednesday called “Creatable World.” What We Know: […]
Man Jumps On Tracks While Holding His Daughter, Gets Hit And Killed By Train
A man is dead and his 5-year-old daughter was injured after police claim he jumped in front of a moving train in the Bronx while […]
Oprah Reveals New Book Club Pick For The First Time In 8 Months
Oprah Winfrey reveals her next week book club pick; An American Marriage’ by Tayari Jones. What We Know: On Tuesday Oprah announced her latest book […]