The Trump administration has shut down a deal that would have provided mental health services for migrant families left traumatized after being forcibly separated. What […]
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Nearly Half of 83 People Who Attended Ohio Wedding Test Positive for COVID-19
An Ohio wedding held last month appears to have been a COVID-19 super spreader event. What We Know: The Ohio wedding welcomed 83 guests. Held […]
Google Pay App Now Allows Peer-to-Peer Payment
Google is now stepping into the world of banking. They will be introducing “Plex,” their Mastercard Debit Card, in the coming new year. What We […]
Cavaliers Player Kevin Porter Jr. Arrested on Gun Charges
Cleveland Cavaliers player Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested on November 15th in Ohio at the site of a crash for improper handling of a firearm, […]
300-Person Wedding in Washington State Leads to at Least 17 Coronavirus Cases
A 300 person wedding ceremony was held on November 7, 2020 and has been linked to over a dozen coronavirus cases. What We Know: The […]
Taser Karen Tells Black Neighbors to Act More Like White People
A California woman, armed with a taser, tells her neighbors they need to act more like white people. What We Know: A video surfaced on […]
Al Roker Says He’s ‘Back Home’: ‘See You All Soon’
About two weeks ago, Al Roker announced that he had prostate cancer and was going to need surgery. He’s home from the surgery and will […]
Georgia’s Secretary of State Goes on Facebook Fact-Checking Spree Over Trump’s Misinformation
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger took to Facebook in a series of posts to fact-check Trump’s misinformation about the election. What We Know: Over […]
Florida Man Vanished Before Being Found Dead in Orange Grove, 2 Brothers Are Charged with Murder
Two teen brothers have been charged with first-degree murder of a Florida man who went missing and was later found dead. What We Know: Danne […]
New Orleans Mayor Announces Cancellation of 2021 Mardi Gras Parade
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, New Orleans will not be conducting its annual Mardi Gras parade in 2021. What We Know: Mayor LaToya Cantrell […]