‘California Soul’ Singer Marlena Shaw Dies At 81
Marlena Shaw, known for her hit song “California Soul,” has died at age 81. The R&B singer’s daughter confirmed the news of her death on Jan. 19. In a video…
Resignation Of LA Times’ First Black Executive Editor Sparks Controversy
Kevin Merida, who became The Los Angeles Times’ first Black executive editor of the newspaper, resigned surprisingly on Jan. 19. Despite industry colleagues praising Meridia, L.A. Times employees, speaking anonymously…
Legal Drama Unfolds As Atlanta DA Fani Willis Faces Allegations And Inquiry Over Relationship With Prosecutor Nathan Wade
As part of the divorce proceedings between Jocelyn and Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor in the Georgia election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others, Jocelyn is…
Costco Says No More Membership Sharing, Pilots New Technology To Tackle Problem
Costco, the popular shopping club, is exploring innovative measures to curb membership-sharing practices, where individuals without an annual membership capitalize on those belonging to paying members. Traditionally, members showcase their…
Food Network’s Darnell ‘SuperChef’ Ferguson Faces Criminal Charges
People reports that renowned Food Network personality Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson found himself facing serious charges, including strangulation, burglary, and making terroristic threats. The 36-year-old celebrity chef was booked into the…
Elon Musk Attacks Airlines’ DEI Efforts, Prompting Criticism From Civil Rights Leaders
Tesla CEO and X/Twitter’s “Chief Troll Officer,” Elon Musk, ruffled some feathers with his tweets about diversity, equity and inclusion, irritating civil rights groups, NBC News reports. After criticizing DEI…
Atlanta Restaurant Sparks Controversy With 4% Health Insurance Fee On Customers To Support Staff
JenChan’s, a family-owned restaurant in Cabbagetown, Atlanta, has stirred controversy by imposing a health insurance fee on customers to support its full-time employees. The 4% health insurance fee, prominently displayed…
Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Plans Could Put Americans In ‘Phantom Debt’
The surge in popularity of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) installment plans, a significant driver of consumer spending in the latter half of 2023, is now raising concerns about the…
Federal Judge Overseeing Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 Election Interference Case Is Recent ‘Swatting’ Victim
A dangerous prank known as “swatting” recently targeted the home of Judge Tanya Chutkan, the federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election interference case in Washington, D.C. According to…
Thousands Of Americans Are Still Dying From Covid-19 Each Week
More than three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Americans are still dying from the virus. According to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) there were…