Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk
It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals. The airline announced the change in March, saying at the time that the the new […]
Chicago Police Suspect A Gang Of Over 10 People Robbed And Pepper-Sprayed Couple On The City’s Red Line
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 The suspected individuals are believed to be Black men and women between the ages of 15 and 25. Chicago police are looking for at least ten suspects involved in robbing and pepper-spraying a couple while on the train. The robbery occurred on the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line train […]
3 more of the 10 escapees from a New Orleans jail are captured, leaving 2 on the run, officials say
Three more of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail earlier this month were re-arrested Monday in two different states after more than a week on the lam, authorities said. One of the men was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by local police and two others were arrested in Walker County, Texas, by officials […]
Ninth Degree, No Stopping Him: Meet 86-Year-Old Hurl Taylor, Emory University’s Oldest Grad
by Keka Araújo May 27, 2025 Looking ahead, Taylor, who describes himself as “semi-retired,” plans to integrate his Goizueta education into his business and legal ventures. Hurl Taylor, 86, a dedicated member of Perimeter College’s Dean’s Advisory Board, has once again earned the distinction of being the oldest graduate at Emory University, this time for […]
Trump targeted Democrats over questionable online fundraising. His campaign has similar issues
When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborate “schemes“ and “dummy accounts” to funnel illegal contributions to politicians and causes. Instead of calling for an expansive probe, however, the president identified just one potential target: ActBlue, the Democrats’ online fundraising […]
Dee Michelle Introduces Invisible K-Tips: The Secret to Seamless Extensions
by Daron Pressley May 27, 2025 With her visionary approach, robust network, and unwavering dedication to elevating others, Michelle is not only transforming the beauty industry with Invisible K-Tips hair extensions but also building a legacy—and she’s just getting started. Deonna “Dee Michelle” Fletcher — affectionately known as Dee Michelle — isn’t just styling hair; […]
Pinky Cole Switches It Up Again—This Time, It’s All About Plant-Based Hoagies
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 Cole hopes to reclaim her restaurant glory with this new sandwich shop concept. Pinky Cole has seen the highs and lows of starting a restaurant empire. Now, the “Slutty Vegan” founder hopes to be on the up again with her new sandwich shop concept. Cole has now launched “Voagies,” […]
Jamaica Announces Record Drop In Poverty Rates, Marking Lowest-Ever In Nation’s History
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 27, 2025 Poverty rates nearly slashed in half in both urban and rural areas across the Caribbean nation. Jamaica is celebrating a record drop in its poverty rates, with 8.2% being the lowest in its history. The Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, announced the […]
