As the coronavirus pandemic continues into the holidays, many shoppers are turning to online retail. This influx of customers has led to record sales. What […]
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United Airlines Offers Free Rapid Virus Tests for Select International Flights
United Airlines is trying a new “peace of mind” tactic to get customers back on board. What We Know: United Airlines has announced that (for […]
Atlanta Entrepreneurs Pay $40K Worth of Groceries to Surprise Shoppers
Earlier this week, a group of Black Atlanta entrepreneurs paid thousands of dollars worth of shoppers’ groceries at a metro Atlanta grocery store. What We […]
Florida Walmart Evacuated after Black Friday Parking Lot Fire
Black Friday got off to a real blow-up in Florida due to a trailer exploding outside a Walmart just a few minutes after opening for […]
Dallas Man Robbed, Killed by ‘Catfish’ He Met Online, Family says
In May, Deonte Hicks took a drive to Houston to spend the weekend with a woman who he met online; tragically, he was robbed and […]
21 Savage’s Brother, Terrell Davis, Stabbed to Death in London
Rapper 21 Savage is mourning the death of his younger brother, Terrell Davis, who passed away last Sunday following an altercation with a friend. What […]
Jeopardy! to Resume Production and Rotate Interim Guest Hosts
Nearly a month after longtime host Alex Trebek’s death, Jeopardy! announced on Monday they will resume production. What We Know: In their announcement, they mentioned […]
Veteran diplomat Antony Blinken is Biden’s Top Choice for Secretary of State
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen veteran diplomat and foreign policy advisor Anthony Blinken as one of his top choices to serve as secretary of state, […]
Protests Erupt in Omaha After Police Fatally Shoot Black Man During Traffic Stop
In Omaha, Nebraska, protests erupted throughout the city on Friday and Saturday after police fatally killed 35-year-old Kenneth Jones Thursday night during a traffic stop. […]
Florida Teacher Charged with 408 Counts of Child Porn Possession
Shawn Fitzgerald, a 46-year-old Florida high school teacher, soccer coach, and church youth leader, has been charged with 408 counts of child pornography possession. Fitzgerald […]