The Wall Street Journal was widely criticized over the weekend for publishing a column by Joseph Epstein where he wrote “misogynistic views,” suggesting soon-to-be first […]
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McConnell Says Senate Won’t Leave Until COVID Aid is Passed
The holidays are quickly approaching and Mitch McConnell says the Senate will not be leaving Washington unless a coronavirus aid package is passed. He is […]
Joy Reid Named 2021 Hearst Visiting Professor at Howard University
Howard University has announced Joy Reid as a visiting journalism professor starting in 2021. She will be joining the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film […]
Congressman Pens Letter Quitting GOP Over ‘Long Term Harm to Democracy’
Republican Rep. Paul Mitchell of Michigan announced that he is quitting the Republican Party on Monday over the GOP’s refusal to admit that President Donald […]
Tyler Perry Donates $100K to Legal Defense Fund for Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend, Kenneth Walker
Film and TV legend Tyler Perry donated $100k to Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker’s GoFundMe. What We Know: A GoFundMe page was created in order to […]
US Investigating Computer Hacks of Government Agencies
The United States is currently investigating a series of hacks that happened this past weekend. These hackers have broken into Federal Government networks and stolen […]
Escaped Tennessee Inmates Are Caught 2 Days Later in Florida
Two escaped Tennessee inmates kidnapped a Kentucky highway department employee and stole at least two vehicles. Authorities found the pair in Florida. What We Know: […]
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has Declined a Position in the Biden/Harris Administration
According to a statement from Rashad Taylor, Bottoms’ senior adviser, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms declined a position in President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet. What We […]
FBI Confirms 1969 Zodiac Killer’s ‘340 Cipher’ Solved
A cipher sent in 1969 by the Zodiac Killer has been solved. What We Know: In an email sent to EW Scripps, the Federal Bureau […]
Meek Mill & Michael Rubin Create $2 Million Scholarship Fund for Philadelphia Students
Meek Mill and Micheal Rubin have joined together to create a $2 million scholarship fund for underserved kids in their Philadephia hometown. What We Know: […]