The most recent ban on cruise lines is expected to remain in effect until November 1st at the earliest. What We Know: The Center for […]
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Kim Janey Becomes Boston’s First Black, First Female Mayor
Kim Janey will lead the Boston City Council as acting mayor and was officially sworn in on March 24th. What We Know: Janey will serve […]
South Carolina Pastor Acquires Solar Panels to Provide Community with Clean Drinking Water
The city of Florence, South Carolina, has been plagued with unsafe drinking water since roughly 2019. What We Know: Florence, South Carolina Reverend Leo Woodberry […]
Biden Announces Second Extension to Obamacare Enrollment Window
President Joe Biden will extend the enrollment period until August 15. The expansion is part of his administration’s effort to address the ongoing pandemic’s impact. […]
16th Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson
Texans Quaterter Back Deshauwn Watson has been accused of 16 cases of sexual misconduct. What We Know: Deshaun Watson has been accused of 16 civil […]
Krispy Kreme Offers Free Donuts to Anyone with COVID-19 Vaccination
Visitors to Krispy Kreme can expect this offer to last every day through the end of 2021. What We Know: Krispy Kreme began the initiative […]
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Unveils 10-year Plan for USPS
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday a sweeping reform plan aimed at making the struggling U.S. Postal Service more modern and competitive. What We Know: […]
Detective Files for Divorce after Wife Pictured at Capitol Riots with Another Man
An investigation into the U.S. Capitol riot left one detective filing for divorce. What We Know: Michael Heinl, a police detective of Pennsylvania’s Shaler Township […]
Black Leaders, Politicians Slam Miami SWAT Tactics Against Black Spring Breakers
Miami’s famous South Beach is known to become packed and violent during Spring Break. However, this year, many visitors, particularly black ones, were met with […]
10 People Killed at Colorado Supermarket, Police Say; Gunman Charged
The shooting occurred at a King Soopers grocery store, where many were either shopping or receiving COVID-19 vaccines. What We Know: On Monday, March 22, […]