Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down […]
Emmy-winning sports anchor Greg Gumbel dies at 78
Longtime sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78, his family confirmed in a statement on Friday. Gumbel, who worked as a play-by-play announcer and studio host for CBS Sports, passed away “peacefully surrounded by much love” after a “courageous battle” with cancer, his family shared. “Greg approached his illness like one would […]
An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalition
An online spat between factions of Donald Trump‘s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy members of […]
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as the football coach at Delaware State
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State. The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday in the latest move by a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference program to hire a former NFL star as its football coach. Norfolk State hired Michael Vick last week. “DeSean Jackson is a perfect fit for our institution […]
‘We fall and we rise’: Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination
Lahai Makieu struck the bamboo with a machete until it cracked and fell. Balancing on his crutch, he reached to pick it up. But colleagues pulled the bamboo’s other end, and he tumbled into the dense grass. “They forgot I had one leg,” the 45-year-old said, laughing. The trainer at a center for amputee farmers […]
Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds
Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll. In the survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, about 8 in 10 U.S. adults said the person who committed the […]
Father of Raiders star Malcolm Koonce fights to erase 1983 conviction DA says was tainted by police
Years before Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce was born, his father spent time in prison for an armed robbery conviction that prosecutors now say was tainted by a detective’s lies and “highly suggestive” photo identification techniques. Jeffrey Koonce, now 67, will ask a suburban New York judge on Friday to vacate his conviction […]
Muni Long sparks industry buzz after revealing she refused to write ‘soulful music’ for ‘non-melanated artists’
Muni Long is keeping her music gold in the vault. On Thursday, the 36-year-old R&B singer, born Priscilla Hamilton, revealed her feelings around being asked to write “soulful music” for “non-melanated” artists. In a video uploaded to Instagram that features the narration of rapper Boosie Badazz declaring “No,” the “Made for Me” addresses a time […]
I tried the viral TikTok ‘baked salad’ and it’s peak winter comfort food
As the temperatures drop, many of us naturally start seeking out heartier meals — trading summer’s light, refreshing salads for thick, hearty stews and pasta dishes. But what if I told you that your salads can be just as comforting? The trick, according to popular TikTok recipe developer and blogger Justine Doiron, is to throw all […]
Festive fails: How not to store your holiday decorations
The holiday season brings joy, good times and a flurry of decorations to make your home festive. But once the season ends, it’s time to remove your holiday decor and pack it away for next year. Here are some common mistakes people make when storing holiday decorations — and what to do instead. Using weak […]
