Trump’s first surgeon general blasts RFK Jr. for canceling mRNA vaccine contracts: ‘It’s dangerous’
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s decision to cancel $500 million worth of federal contracts for developing mRNA vaccines swiftly drew condemnation, including from a former Trump surgeon general. “I’ve tried to be objective & non-alarmist in response to current HHS actions – but quite frankly this move is going […]
Teyana Taylor announces vocal surgery, steps back to heal: ‘This moment hurts’
Teyana Taylor opened up to her followers about her health. On Wednesday, the multi-hyphenate star revealed she will be stepping back from public appearances to address “some vocal challenges” she has been quietly dealing with “for a while now.” “After a lot of back and forth with my doctors, I’ve been told I need vocal […]
Tyla addresses identity backlash: ‘When who you are is challenged, it shakes you’
Tyla is reflecting on the aftermath of the identity controversy that erupted when it was first revealed how she identifies five years ago. In a new profile with Variety, the 23-year-old South African pop star discusses her second album and opens up about the backlash she faced when she said she identified as “coloured,” a […]
BET CEO announces an indefinite pause of the Soul Train and Hip Hop Awards on TV
Things are changing over at BET. In a recent interview with Billboard, the Black Entertainment Television network’s CEO, Scott Mills, reflected on BET’s history and the future of popular programs like the Soul Train Awards and the Hip Hop Awards. “For BET linear, we have suspended the Soul Train and Hip-Hop award shows,” Mills told […]
5 soldiers shot at Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, base reports
Five soldiers were shot on Wednesday at the Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia before a shooter was arrested. Parts of Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down after a shooter was reported on the sprawling Army post, a spokesperson said. The army said the shooter has been arrested and there’s no threat to the […]
Diddy seeks presidential pardon from Trump ahead of sentencing in federal case
Sean “Diddy” Combs is not taking no for an answer. On Tuesday, August 5, the legal team for the 55-year-old disgraced music mogul confirmed they have reached out to President Donald Trump seeking a pardon ahead of his upcoming sentencing, NBC News reported. However, based on the President’s recent comments regarding the matter, it may […]
‘It looks awkward’: Unveiling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Florida sparks mixed reactions
When honoring a figure whose legacy demands reverence and accuracy, the stakes are always high. The city of Winter Park, Florida, recently discovered this as it unveiled its long-awaited statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; the reaction from the community was anything but the triumphant moment officials may have anticipated. Instead, confusion, disappointment, and […]
Titan submersible disaster CEO could have been charged criminally if he survived, Coast Guard says
The Titan submersible disaster could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report Tuesday that held OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush responsible for ignoring safety warnings, design flaws and crucial oversight which, had he survived, may have resulted in criminal charges. Rush and four passengers were killed instantly deep below the North Atlantic in June 2023 when […]
Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide
ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group. The Associated Press reviewed more than three hours of interactions between ChatGPT and researchers posing as vulnerable […]
The Voting Rights Act marks its 60th anniversary as its core provisions are being eroded
Wednesday is the 60th anniversary of the day President Lyndon Johnson made his way to the U.S. Capitol and, with Martin Luther King Jr. standing behind him, signed the Voting Rights Act into law. The act protected the right to vote and ensured the government would fight efforts to suppress it, especially those aimed at Black voters. For many […]