Pentagon confirms Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution to be livestreamed
The execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan is set to be livestreamed. According to PBS, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be “public” while speaking to the conservative TV outlet Real America’s Voice News. Hegseth confirmed the execution is scheduled to take place later this year at Fort Hood. Additionally, officials […]
Verne Allison, founding member of The Dells, dies at 90
Verne Allison, a founding member and longtime second tenor of legendary R&B group The Dells, has died at 90. SoulTracks reported his death on Oct. 7, noting that Allison was an essential part of the vocal blend that helped make the group one of soul music’s most enduring acts. Allison was part of the group’s […]
Serena Williams honored with new signature Barbie doll
Serena Williams and Barbie have released a new doll inspired by one of her greatest career achievements. Mattel announced a fresh Barbie Signature doll in her likeness. With this launch, the Compton native officially joins Team Barbie, described by the company as a group of powerful athletes and role models who show girls how confidence […]
Deon Cole gifts his friends brand-new vehicles in emotional surprise
Comedian and actor Deon Cole is going viral after surprising two longtime friends with brand-new vehicles. Cole shared a video of the surprises on Instagram on October 5, showing one friend receiving a Ford Bronco before another was gifted a GMC Hummer EV. Cole first surprised one of his friends with a new black Ford […]
Missouri freshman football player Johnnie ‘DJ’ Jones receives heart transplant
A student-athlete enrolled at the University of Missouri is now in recovery after undergoing serious surgery. According to Bleacher Report, offensive lineman Johnnie “DJ” Jones was the recipient of a heart transplant after undergoing tests that revealed his need for the procedure. Head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz said that team doctors first discovered a health […]