A 63-year-old woman from northern Texas reportedly gave $100K to a man she met online and who she believed to be popstar Bruno Mars. What […]
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$12 Million in Drugs Seized in ‘Heroin Packing Mill’ Bust in Queens
Authorities are saying this bust could save countless lives amid the nationwide opioid crisis. What We Know: A major drug bust in Queens, New York […]
Minority Officers Barred from Guarding Derek Chauvin, Lawsuit Alleges
Minority detention center officers take action after being “deeply humiliated” by a “segregation order” issued by their supervisor. What We Know: On May 29th, Derek […]
The CW Orders Pilots for Ava DuVernay Superhero Series, ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Reboot
The CW has announced pilots of several new shows for the 2021-2022 season including a reboot of The Powerpuff Girls and a new Ava DuVernay superhero show. What We […]
Michelle Obama Announces New Netflix Cooking Show for Kids
Michelle Obama is teaming up with Netflix for a new project that will encourage children to partake in healthy eating. What We Know: The former first lady announced on […]
Global Warming Triggers Earlier Pollen
A recent study conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals climate change is now responsible for earlier pollen seasons, triggering allergic […]
Obama ‘Alumni’ Create Scholarship Program to Boost Young Latinos in Public Service Internships
Two former White House staffers from the Obama administration have created a scholarship opportunity for Latino students in Washington DC. What We Know: The founders […]
US Education Department is Disproportionately Auditing Black and Latino College Students
The Washington Post has conducted an analysis of federal data, which found that the Department of Education is disproportionately auditing black and Latino students. What […]
New Platform ‘Nearby’ Helps Businesses Compete with Amazon
“Nearby” is an online storefront that handles marketing, orders, fulfillment, and shipping for local businesses so that they can compete with online retail giants. What […]
Wisconsin Teachers Put on Leave for An Assignment Asking How to ‘Punish’ Slaves
Teachers at Patrick Marsh Middle School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, have been placed on administrative leave after giving students an unapproved lesson about slavery. What […]