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4 Americans among 69 killed in Spain’s deadly train crash
Four Americans and one Canadian were among the 69 people killed when a high speed train crashed into another train in central Spain last week, authorities said. So...
Federal EV Credits Ended—These State Rebates Still Save You Money #shorts
Federal EV credits have ended, but state and local incentives remain in many markets. Programs in Colorado, California, and New York vary in value and...
Diddy’s release date keeps changing: What are they hiding?
Sean “Diddy” Combs now has a projected prison release date of Feb. 6, 2028, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons. That is about 25 days earlier than the March...
From James “Marty” Thomas to Patina Miller: Runners and Stars Who Owned the 2026 NYC Marathon
There are eight million-plus stories in the Naked City, and this one was worth watching. James Thomas, known to the running community as Marty, didn’t just finish a...
‘The Coincidences Are Piling Up’: Senator’s Sudden Stroke Days After Trashing Trump’s Iran Plot Sends the Internet Into a Full Meltdown
Sen. Chris Murphy warned Thursday that President Donald Trump’ s reported plans to launch another round of attacks on Iran were “insane,” predicting they could...
How to watch ‘Landman’ free before Season 3 arrives
Fans hoping to spend another November in the West Texas oil fields with Tommy Norris are going to have to wait a little longer. Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s hit drama...
‘The Nerve’: TV Host’s Furious Kick Sends Object Flying Into Model’s Face, And His Reaction Only Makes the Fallout Worse
A television host apparently mistook his studio for a soccer field. A viral clip circulating online shows one woman completely distraught as the world can replay one...
2 Chainz sits down with Keith Lee after that review
2 Chainz and Keith Lee traded views on celebrity perks and restaurant reviews during an appearance on Den of Kings. The conversation turned on one question: should...
N.O.R.E. confronts viral food reviewer Sober Facts over his continued use of the N-word
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 16: Host N.O.R.E. speaks during a live episode of the podcast "Drink Champs" at ComplexCon 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on...
Nine dead in Florida jet crash, and a viral lie hits Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz was not on board a private jet that crashed in Florida on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, killing all nine people aboard, his representative has confirmed. Viral...
New Database Tracks Missing and Murdered Black Women in Washington, D.C., Thanks to Howard University Student
Black women make up 20% of all missing persons cases each year. A Howard University student created a database to track their cases. Read more.
13 Dirty Tricks and Messes That Shook Election Eve
A party backstab in Michigan and double-vision ballots in Alaska are just the start. From leaked tapes to brazen dirty tricks, here are 13 election-eve moments when...
Get Out the Vote – ReShonda Tate ＆ Morgan Billingsley
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At 14, Coco Granderson Is Building the Beauty Brand She Wishes Existed
At 14, most teenagers are navigating high school, figuring out their personal style and discovering who they want to become. Coco Granderson is doing all of that...
Timbaland says former management team ‘stole millions’ in $15 million lawsuit
Timbaland speaks onstage during the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on June 13, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images...
Lizzo thanks Dolly Parton for supporting her when ‘the world turned its back’
Getty Images The singer reflected on Parton inviting her to play flute on “Rockstar” and honoring her request to credit Sasha Flute. Lizzo is giving Dolly Parton her...
Abrams vs. Stevens: The Black voter fight splitting Democrats
Former Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams spoke at Florida A&M University on Friday, Oct. 30, urging students to vote in the Nov. 3 midterms. The roughly 15-minute,...
Jermaine Dupri urges artists to unite over Spotify’s AI remix plans
Jermaine Dupri performs at the "2019 Essence Festival" on July 7, 2019, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File The...
Here’s Everything to Know About Social Security’s Potential Retirement Cuts
Social Security’s retirement benefits may change within the next six years. According to data , the federal social insurance program that millions of Americans rely...
Leomie Anderson eyes a spot on ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’
Leomie Anderson may soon trade the runway for the rainforest. The 33-year-old supermodel is reportedly set to join this year’s lineup of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out...
Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottieween surprise fuels Act III talk
The Houston rapper debuted new music at her circus-themed Hottieween bash in Las Vegas, but the real conversation centers on what comes next. Megan Thee Stallion has...
Deadly second flood hits Four Corners: Roads washed out
A second round of historic flooding hit southwest Colorado, southeast Utah and northwest New Mexico on Sunday, Nov. 1, just 10 days after the October flood. As of...
Christian Mitchell Could Make Illinois History. He Says Trump Is ‘A Bully’ And Illinois Won’t Bow Down
This week, Illinois might elect a Black man as lieutenant governor for the first time in the state’s history. Christian Mitchell, a former deputy governor under Gov....
The Kansas City Chiefs are searching for answers
Listen to this story. Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… DENVER — A blowout loss followed by a fourth-quarter collapse in consecutive road...
Abdul El-Sayed brushes off Haley Stevens’ GOP endorsement days before Michigan election
(Photo: Getty Images) The Democratic Senate nominee says he is focused on Michigan voters and policy after Stevens reversed her support and backed Republican Mike...
Everything To Know About Javits Frimpong’s Senseless Murder And The Investigation So Far
Candles, flowers and incense have gathered at a stone wall on East 171st Street in the Claremont section of the Bronx, where 15-year-old Javits Frimpong was fatally...
Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Saturday in a social media post that after talking to President Donald Trump, he has agreed to grant a visa...
Trump-Appointed Judge Berates Lawyer Representing Black Professor, Calls Him a ‘White Savior’ — Now She Faces Misconduct Probe
A federal judge in Texas is facing a judicial misconduct investigation after a Latino civil rights attorney accused her of repeatedly directing racially charged...
CrowdStrike stock today: What Deutsche Bank changed
CrowdStrike shares moved higher in pre-market trading today, after Deutsche Bank upgraded the cybersecurity company from Hold to Buy and raised its price target from...
Indiana University shooting leaves 7 hurt in homecoming chaos
A homecoming night on Bloomington’s busiest party strip ended in chaos, a detained man and more questions than answers for police. Hours after Indiana University fans...
Viral Videos Of KKK-Style Robes Prompt El Paso NAACP To Seek Meetings With Superintendents
The NAACP’s branch in El Paso, Texas, is calling on local school districts to address racial harassment after videos showing a group of people wearing Ku Klux...
Marcia Ann Gillespie Foretold Her Legacy At The 2017 Women Of Power Summit
In 2017, Marcia Ann Gillespie sat down with Selena Hill, BLACK ENTERPRISE ’s director of multiplatform content, after receiving the Barbara Graves Legacy Award at the...
The Question Mid Recoded is Allen Iverson’s legacy, reprogrammed
Some sneakers sell. A rare few start arguments, settle them, and outlive the box they came in. The Reebok Question did all three before Allen Iverson finished his...
Turkey Leg Hut Founder Fires Off Defiant Message After Being Hit with Nearly Nine-Year Prison Sentence for Firebombing Rival’s Bar
Lyndell “Lynn” Price once had NBA stars, rappers and comedians waiting in the same long line as everyone else just to get a taste of his food. Now he is trading the...
Brevard schools closed Nov. 2: Full list of closures
Heavy overnight rain flooded streets across Brevard County today, closing schools and prompting police to urge residents to stay off the roads. Parts of south Brevard...
Surprise Weddings! T.J. Holmes, Amy Robach and Their Exes Tie the Knot
Things between T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach have finally reached a new level. And the same can be said for their respective ex-spouses! Let's talk about it. Read more.
Toxic Bosses Face Fewer Consequences Than Toxic Jr. Employees By 12%
A new workplace survey found that employees accused of toxic behavior frequently avoid disciplinary action, with managers and senior leaders more likely than junior...
One United Bank: America’s First Black-Owned Digital Bank #shorts
Founded in Boston in 1968, OneUnited Bank now serves customers online nationwide, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami. It launched its digital platform in...
