Brittney Griner withdraws from speaking engagement over security concerns
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who has become a symbol of resilience and advocacy, canceled her appearance at the Women Grow Leadership Summit in Maryland over security concerns. Griner was slated to be a keynote speaker at the event held at the Gaylord National. The engagement was meant to highlight her journey, activism, and leadership. […]
Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable. The order calls for policy recommendations to “protect IVF access and aggressively reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs for such treatments,” according to the White House. On the campaign trail, Trump called for universal […]
What’s with all of the random plane crashes?
An airplane headed from Minneapolis to Toronto crash-landed upside down on the runway of an airport in the Canadian city. Footage that has surfaced online shows the plane skidding into a crash on the snowy tarmac before it catches on fire and completely rolls over. The crash marks the fourth major plane crash to occur […]
Edward Enninful launches new global media and entertainment company
Edward Enninful, the visionary tastemaker responsible for some of the most boundary-pushing moments in fashion and media, is stepping into a bold new chapter with the launch of EE72 —a global media and entertainment company. EE72 arrives at a time when the world is demanding more authentic, diverse storytelling. And who better to answer that […]
A parade celebrating Frederick Douglass is canceled after Maryland National Guard drops out following Trump administration anti-DEI orders
The latest victim of the Trump administration’s anti-DEI orders appears to be Frederick Douglass. Organizers have canceled a parade planned to honor the 207th birthday of the Maryland native and famed abolitionist after the Maryland National Guard announced they could not participate, citing the Department of Defense’s order to cease celebrating “identity months.” While the […]
OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Now Has Fewer Limits and More Freedom
OpenAI has announced a new content policy change, now giving its AI models greater freedom to discuss sensitive issues and embrace topics it was once trained to avoid. ChatGPT will become more unrestricted soon In an effort to boost transparency and eliminate bias, OpenAI is promising users that ChatGPT will soon become a more unrestricted […]
Hot girl spirits: Megan Thee Stallion debuts Chicas Divertidas tequila
Megan Thee Stallion isn’t just a tequila lover—she’s now a tequila mogul. The three-time Grammy winner and certified Hot Girl is adding another flex to her resume with the launch of Chicas Divertidas, a premium tequila brand designed to bring the party. And what better way to celebrate turning 30 than with a bottle (or […]
The Roots Picnic 2025 lineup dropped with D’Angelo, Meek Mill and Lenny Kravitz set to headline
The Roots Picnic, the annual music festival curated by The Roots, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, recently released the lineup for this year’s festival. It features some heavy hitters regardless of what musical era or genre you call home. The headliners for this year’s festival — which takes place at Philadelphia’s The Mann at […]
Dying to serve: Dozens of recruits have died nationwide while training to become police officers
Ronald Donat’s longtime dream of becoming a police officer was in jeopardy. The 41-year-old struggled to stand after completing a flurry of pushups, sprints and pullups in the notoriously grueling start of physical training that recruits call “Hell Day.” “You are dead!” classmates recall a sergeant berating Donat, ordering him to sit on concrete at […]
Wendy Williams celebrates her father’s 94th birthday amid guardianship battle
Wendy Williams made it to Miami just in time to celebrate her father’s 94th birthday. The former talk show host — who has been open about her struggles under a court-appointed guardianship — was photographed at Miami International Airport on Saturday, Feb. 15. Despite initially expressing uncertainty about whether she’d be allowed to attend, a […]
