FDA Approves Vizz, First Daily Eye Drop For Age-Related Blurry Vision
by Mary Spiller August 15, 2025 Presbyopia is defined as age-related loss of near vision that affects nearly everyone over age 45. The FDA has approved Vizz, an aceclidine ophthalmic solution 1.44%, making it the first and only aceclidine-based eye drop cleared to treat presbyopia in adults, according to Lenz Therapeutics. Unlike traditional treatments, Vizz […]
Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida
Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. Kingston, whose legal name is Kisean Paul Anderson, and his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, were each convicted by a federal jury in March of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of […]
Black-owned Uncle Nearest whiskey brand is placed under a receivership
The future of the reportedly billion-dollar, Black-owned whiskey brand, “Uncle Nearest,” is now dependent on what it can do while under a receivership. The role of its founder, Fawn Weaver, also hangs in the balance. According to the New York Times, a federal judge in Tennessee ruled in favor of one of the brand’s lenders […]
Dayton Public Schools Board Of Education Sues State Of Ohio Over Change To Bus Pass Policy
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 15, 2025 The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education is fighting back against Ohio’s newest state budget. Ohio’s newest state budget has sparked a lawsuit over the blocking of Montgomery County students using school-issued bus passes for their commutes. The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education has filed a lawsuit against […]
In his push for fairness in college admissions, Trump has been silent on legacy preferences
As President Donald Trump attempts to reshape college admissions, he’s promising a new era of fairness, with an emphasis on merit and test scores and a blind eye toward diversity. Yet the Republican president’s critics — and some allies — are questioning his silence on admissions policies that give applicants a boost because of their wealth […]
Da Brat And Judy To Share Their Love Story In New Memoir, ‘The Way Love Goes’
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 15, 2025 Da Brat and Judy are sharing their love story in the form of a memoir and relationship guide. Da Brat and wife Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart remain an open book with their love story and will go more in-depth in their upcoming memoir. The trailblazing hip-hop star and her beauty […]
New lawsuit challenges Trump’s federal takeover of DC police department as crackdown intensifies
The nation’s capital challenged President Donald Trump’s takeover of its police department in court on Friday, hours after his administration stepped up its crackdown on policing by naming a federal official as the new emergency head of the department, with all the powers of a police chief. District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in a new […]
YouTube May Lean Into AI Use To Monitor Age Verification
by Kandiss Edwards August 15, 2025 YouTube is slowly rolling out an AI program that scans users search history and personal data to verify age. YouTube will soon be implementing an age-verification process — leadership claims the move is aimed at ensuring minors are subject to appropriate online protections. Just in case a minor misstates […]
Crowning The Road: England’s Most Iconic Supercars And Grand Tourers
by Black Enterprise August 15, 2025 Designers and artisans across the pond are magical with their bespoke craftsmanship and methods. By Kimatni D. Rawlins From the legendary performance of McLaren to the luxurious refinement of Aston Martin, Britain has a distinguished history of producing some of the world’s most iconic supercars and grand tourers. These vehicles are […]
Men Who XCEL: Troy Taylor To Be Honored At The 2025 ‘XCEL Summit For Men’
by Kandiss Edwards August 15, 2025 Troy Taylor, CEO and founder of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida will be honored for his elite work in the beverage industry and Black community. Troy Taylor will be honored for his exceptional leadership in business and mentorship at the 2025 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit for Men. Taylor made history as […]