It feels like a cyberattack, but it wasn’t.
On July 19, 2024, many airports stood still, unable to process the demands on their computer systems, which were not operable—not at all. Car rental agencies and other companies that use Microsoft’s operating system and another program to run their businesses faced a similar problem. Affected companies all used CrowdStrike’s Falcon to help secure their […]
Protecting Your Health and Wellness During Political Turmoil
As the upcoming election approaches, many of us are bracing for what promises to be a contentious and emotionally charged time. Racial tensions, uncertainty, and constant news coverage can lead to a heightened sense of stress and anxiety. For many, election-related stress isn’t about feelings; understanding how mental stress during this time affects your well-being […]
Megan Thee Stallion reminds teens they are ‘never a bother’ with new mental health initiative
Megan Thee Stallion is no stranger to the ups and downs of mental health — and is taking every available opportunity to highlight its importance on her platform. This month, the Houston rapper partnered with the California Department of Public Health to create a safe space for young people to discuss their struggles. “Never a […]
Polling incident turns physical after Trump voter calls Black election worker ‘F–king b–h’
An incident at a polling station in Orangeburg, South Carolina, involving an apparent Trump supporter who berated a group of Black female poll workers on Wednesday resulted in a state investigation. The incident turned physical during early voting after a white man sporting a pro-Trump cap used expletives when told he could not wear the […]
9 thoughts, prayers and concerns about the disappointing reunion episode of ‘Love Is Blind’ season 7
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The Washington, D.C., season of “Love Is Blind” has finally wrapped and let me tell you, I don’t think I like anybody who showed up at the reunion episode to share their truths. Not […]
It’s official: Rihanna is for the children
Rihanna and her family are getting into the holiday spirit. This week, the Fenty mogul released a new Savage x Fenty campaign featuring two special guests — her children, RZA and Riot Rose. Posing with her two-year-old and 14-month-old sons, Rihanna showcased the brand’s new holiday onesies on Instagram. “We are officially one of those […]
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, raped her in 2016 and she became pregnant from the attack. The producer’s attorney calls the accusations false and said the lawsuit filed […]
Bronny James feels love from Cleveland while scoring first NBA points in an arena where he grew up
CLEVELAND (AP) — The shot was familiar. So was the roar. As LeBron James watched from a few feet away, his son, Bronny, triggered another on-court celebration in Cleveland. Bronny’s dad gave him the stage to himself, and he knew just what to do on a floor where he first learned to dribbled. With LeBron […]
Barack Obama reveals why daughter Malia dropped her last name to debut her first film
Malia Obama is forging her own path ahead. When the former first daughter made her short film debut at Sundance in January she did so sans her last name. During an appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” former President Barack Obama revealed that his now 26-year-old eldest daughter used a different surname in the credits of […]
With Clark and Reese gone, new crop of talented college women’s basketball players ready to take over
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped bring women’s basketball to new heights over the past two years. While there may be a ratings dip from last season’s record high, there are plenty of talented players like Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, Deja Kelly and Hannah Hidalgo ready to continue the rise. “I know we lost some great ones in […]
