Tamar Braxton breaks silence to thank supporters for their prayers
“Mental illness is real.” That was the message singer and reality star Tamar Braxton shared on Thursday. Braxton broke her silence on…
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‘The Secret: Dare to Dream’ turns the bestselling book into what feels like a Hallmark movie
With assists from Oprah Winfrey among others, the book “The Secret” sold millions of copies, becoming a self-help sensation. Enter…
Continue ReadingEllen DeGeneres apologizes to staff after report of toxic culture at talk show
Ellen DeGeneres is apologizing to her staff in the wake of allegations that her talk show fosters a toxic environment. DeGeneres sent an email to…
Continue ReadingNearly 30 million Americans told the Census Bureau they didn’t have enough to eat last week
Ruth Webb used to supplement her grocery shopping with a monthly trip to a local food pantry, where she would get fresh produce like potatoes, onions…
Continue ReadingWisconsin’s governor makes face coverings mandatory in indoor spaces
Wisconsin is one of the latest states to require citizens to wear a face covering when they’re indoors in a bid to slow the spread of the…
Continue Reading‘Possible poisoning’ as 11 birds found dead ahead of major pigeon race
A scandal has engulfed pigeon racing after 11 French birds were found dead on the eve of a major competition. A further seven birds remain seriously…
Continue ReadingWhat is Eid al-Adha, and how is it being celebrated during the pandemic?
One of the most important festivals of the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha marks the height of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It…
Continue ReadingThe golfer who drove over 4,000 miles across the US to play in tournaments
Whether it be “On The Road Again” by Willie Nelson or “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, compiling a playlist for a…
Continue ReadingBrooklyn man sentenced in a hate crime for stabbing a Black woman
A Brooklyn man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for a hate crime involving the stabbing of a 57-year-old Black woman, according to…
Continue ReadingThere’s a salmonella outbreak in 48 states linked to backyard poultry, and more people are infected than in years past
Over 900 people in 48 states have been infected with salmonella, and their illnesses are likely linked to backyard poultry like chicks and ducklings.…
Continue ReadingThe Perseverance rover is on its way to Mars. What’s next?
The NASA Perseverance rover has been confirmed to be healthy and is now on a journey to Mars. It will take between 6.5 and seven months before the…
Continue ReadingUS national shot dead in Pakistan courtroom during blasphemy trial
A United States citizen on trial for blasphemy in Pakistan has been shot dead while appearing in court, in the latest act of violence connected to…
Continue ReadingNo sex and no fans, but the beer is flowing fast in the NBA ‘bubble’
In 1987, the New York Giants won the Super Bowl and their quarterback Phil Simms uttered five immortal words: “I’m going to Disney…
Continue ReadingThis ER doctor and heart transplant survivor wants you to wear a mask
Dr. Alin Gragossian gets it. Wearing a mask, social distancing, frequently washing your hands, using a sanitizing gel or wipe on everything you touch…
Continue ReadingFormula One driver Sergio Perez tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss British Grand Prix
Formula One driver Sergio Perez has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss this weekend’s British Grand Prix. The Mexican was…
Continue ReadingOperation Warp Speed leader says he expects coronavirus vaccine to be highly effective, ‘in the 90%’ range
The head of the government’s effort to develop a vaccine against Covid-19 says he expects the vaccine to have efficacy rates “in the…
Continue ReadingNewly unsealed documents describe Ghislaine Maxwell’s abuse of one of Epstein’s alleged victims
Virginia Giuffre, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein, describes the psychological toll of Epstein’s abuse in portions of a newly released…
Continue ReadingHong Kong postpones legislative elections for a year over coronavirus fears
Hong Kong will postpone legislative elections due to be held in September by one year because of the coronavirus outbreak, the city’s leader…
Continue ReadingSan Diego gym that defied a shutdown order linked to a coronavirus outbreak
A San Diego gym that was shut down after operating in defiance of a county health order to close last week is now linked to an outbreak of…
Continue ReadingTwo pilots dead after aircraft collide in mid-air while fighting a Nevada fire
Two single engine aircraft fighting the Bishop Fire in southern Nevada collided in mid-air around Thursday afternoon, according to the Federal…
Continue ReadingWomen in Xinjiang shine a light on a campaign of abuse and control by Beijing
Zumrat Dawut said she was forcibly sterilized by the Chinese government for having one too many children. A former resident of Urumqi, the capital of…
Continue ReadingNBA players took a knee before kicking off the league’s reopened season
Every NBA player who restarted the NBA’s season on Thursday kneeled during the National Anthem, wearing “Black Lives Matter”…
Continue ReadingFirst dog to test positive for Covid-19 in the US, Buddy the German shepherd, has died
Buddy, a 7-year-old German shepherd from Staten Island, New York, was the first dog to test positive for the coronavirus in the United States. He…
Continue ReadingMissouri police officer who killed Michael Brown faces no charges
No charges will be filed against former Ferguson, Missouri, police Officer Darren Wilson after a reinvestigation into the 2014 shooting death of…
Continue ReadingBill Gates says other nations had better coronavirus responses than US
While the United States has historically led the way when it comes to dealing with diseases such as smallpox, polio and HIV, other countries were…
Continue ReadingJefferson City Schools will be the first in Georgia to reopen Friday. These parents won’t be sending their children
Amber and Zack Davies know too well how easily children can get coronavirus. Their 14-year-old son contracted Covid-19 at summer camp, even though…
Continue ReadingA Black Lives Matter mural is defaced with red, white and blue paint in Washington state
A colorful Black Lives Matter mural was defaced this week, with vandals attempting to obscure “Black” with red, white and blue paint. The…
Continue ReadingStolen teddy bear with dying mother’s voice returned to daughter after actor Ryan Reynolds and others offered a $15,000 reward
A Vancouver woman has been reunited with a teddy bear that has special significance for her. Mara Soriano’s mother, Marilyn Soriano, 53, died…
Continue ReadingVideo shows New York police pulling a woman into an unmarked van. She was wanted for damaging police cameras, police say
The New York City Police Department responded to a social media video that shows a woman being taken into custody Tuesday, saying she was wanted in…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift is rebranding her album merch after a Black-owned business accused her team of ripping off its design
Taylor Swift and her team are taking swift action after they were accused of copying the logo of a Black-owned business on merchandise for the album…
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