Man who recorded the Ahmaud Arbery shooting has been receiving threats, attorney says
The man who recorded the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia is receiving threats after authorities announced that he’s also being…
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Trump congratulates UFC ahead of match saying ‘we want our sports back’
President Donald Trump congratulated the UFC and its president, Dana White, for bringing sports back and their “big match” in a recorded…
Continue Reading In 2020, masks aren’t just for protection — they’re being used to make a statement
Cowboy boots used to be Sebastian Marquardt’s go-to fashion item. He’d wear them everywhere in his neighborhood of Hamburg, Germany. He…
Continue Reading MLS players have begun returning to training facilities for individual workouts
Major League Soccer is taking the next step in its return to action. Several MLS teams and players returned to training fields this week as the…
Continue Reading A virtual graduation at Oklahoma City University was hacked with racist attacks
A virtual graduation ceremony for Oklahoma City University students was interrupted by a hacker broadcasting “racism, bigotry, and…
Continue Reading This is how Mother’s Day was born
It’s time to celebrate the person who brought you into this world. Here’s how Mother’s Day came to be, and how it’s changed…
Continue Reading 26-year-old surfer killed in California shark attack
A 26-year-old man was killed in a shark attack while surfing Saturday at a beach in Northern California, officials said. The man was attacked around…
Continue Reading A bakery gets creative with social distancing by lowering its goodies in a basket
Not many people are starting a business during this pandemic, but a new pop-up bakery in San Francisco found a creative way to do contactless…
Continue Reading We’re headed for a faceless future as masks become the norm. That’s a big security concern, experts say
As Western nations begin the slow crawl out of lockdown, it’s increasingly clear that we’re some way off society returning to anything…
Continue Reading Ballerinas from all over the world created a mesmerizing video to raise money for other dancers’ coronavirus relief
Leading ballerinas from countries across the world have come together in a stunning performance to raise money for dancers facing financial…
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Dr. Fauci to begin ‘modified quarantine’ after contact with virus-positive White House staffer
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and member of the White…
Continue Reading The Indian revolutionary who fought to overthrow British rule while living in Japan
On December 23, 1912, an explosion rocked Delhi just as Lord Hardinge, the British viceroy of India, entered the new capital on the back of an…
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Pharrell Williams surprises graduates of Virginia HBCU with virtual commencement speech
Norfolk State University students were “Happy” Saturday when singer and producer Pharrell Williams was the surprise commencement speaker…
Continue Reading Alex Morgan is a new mom
World Cup winner Alex Morgan has given birth to her first child — after a little bit of extra time. The American soccer superstar announced the…
Continue Reading A New York hospital’s entire staff was surprised with free vacations in recognition of their efforts to combat coronavirus
Thousands of employees at a hospital in the epicenter of America’s fight against the coronavirus are being rewarded for their hard work. More…
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Latino communities in the US devastated by Covid-19
In Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, located in the Illinois zip code hardest hit by the coronavirus, most residents are Hispanic. Amid a…
Continue Reading Latino communities in the US devastated by Covid-19
In Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, located in the Illinois zip code hardest hit by the coronavirus, most residents are Hispanic. Amid a…
Continue Reading Spanish prime minister fails to prove existence of international coronavirus testing rankings he cited
In a nationally televised press conference on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was asked by CNN about the existence of a ranking by…
Continue Reading Musicians and artists pay tribute to rock ‘n’ roll legend Little Richard
Musicians, actors and artists across a range of genres are paying tribute to Little Richard. The self-proclaimed architect of rock ‘n’…
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Woman body-slammed by off-duty cop in Alabama Walmart grew disorderly after associate asked she wear a mask, police say
An unidentified woman who was body-slammed by an off-duty police officer in an Alabama Walmart faces multiple charges, police say, in an incident…
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Mexico says 2 men arrested in strangling deaths of sister nurses
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Two men were arrested for the strangling deaths of three sisters who worked in Mexico’s government hospital system, and…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, May 9
President Donald Trump hoped he would lead America toward a grand reopening this week. Instead, the novel coronavirus arrived at his doorstep. One of…
Continue Reading UFC fighter Ronaldo Souza pulled from event after positive coronavirus test
Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza will not be on the UFC 249 preliminary card Saturday after testing positive for the coronavirus. Souza was to…
Continue Reading Ferguson and Gaethje headline UFC 249, the first major US sports event since coronavirus shutdown
Sports fans are itching for some action, and Ultimate Fighting Championship just might have the answer. UFC 249, the first major US sporting event…
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Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy duo dies of coronavirus
Roy Horn, one-half of the popular Las Vegas animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died Friday of complications from the coronavirus, according to…
Continue Reading Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy duo dies of coronavirus
Roy Horn, one-half of the popular Las Vegas animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died Friday of complications from the coronavirus, according to…
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A suspect in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says
One of the men accused in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous prosecution of Arbery, according to a letter written by a…
Continue Reading A suspect in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says
One of the men accused in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous prosecution of Arbery, according to a letter written by a…
Continue Reading Blacks and Latinos are overwhelmingly ticketed by NYPD for social distancing violations
More than 80 percent of those who were issued summonses for social distancing violations in New York City were people of color, according to data…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes the first at-home Covid-19 saliva test
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued an emergency use authorization for the first at-home Covid-19 test that uses saliva samples, the…
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