Marilyn Hartman was caught after her ankle monitor malfunctioned during her attempt to trespass at the Chicago O’hare International airport. What We Know: Hartman, also […]
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IRS to Push Tax Filing Deadline to May 17
A massive backlog has pushed The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to extend the tax filing deadline. What We Know: The Treasury Department and the federal […]
Tamir Rice’s Mom Accuses Tamika Mallory, Black Lives Matter of Chasing ‘Clout’
Samaria Rice is accusing Tamika Mallor, the Black Lives Matter organization and leading civil rights attorneys, of monetizing the deaths of Black people. What We […]
21 Republican-Led States Sue Biden Over Keystone XL Rejection
The coalition of states led by Texas and Montana sued in court Wednesday to overrule Biden’s rejection of the oil pipeline on his first day […]
Suspect in Deadly Atlanta-Area Spa Shootings Charged with 8 Counts of Murder
The 21-year-old suspect, Robert Aaron Long, has been charged with eight counts of murder and homicide, as well as one count of aggravated assault. What […]
NYPD Decision to Fire its Top Discrimination Investigator Details His Racist Rants
An investigation revealed that the former NYPD Deputy Inspector had made multiple racist remarks in an online forum going back months. What We Know: James […]
Brood X, Once-Every-17-Years Cicada Swarm is Coming
If you live in the eastern United States, billions of cicadas will be coming soon to trees near you. What We Know: Beginning in late […]
3 Dead, Several Injured in San Diego After Car Drives Into Pedestrians
The vehicle struck pedestrians at a homeless camp near San Diego City College around 9 am. What We Know: The suspect, Craig Voss, has been […]
Favorability of Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter Central in Jury Screening for Trial in Floyd’s Death
Attorneys are selecting jurors who support the Black Lives Matter movement for George Floyd’s murder trial. What We Know: During the process of picking jurors, […]
United Negro College Fund Elects Its First Black Board Chair
For the first time since the organization started, a black man has been elected as the board’s chair. What We Know: The United Negro College […]