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Jameela Jamil is the latest celebrity to weigh in on Serena Williams’ personal health choices, though she insists her concern isn’t about Serena’s body, but about what happens when high-profile figures endorse weight-loss drugs. Last week, Williams revealed that she has been taking the GLP-1 drug, Zepbound through Ro, a
Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late last week by his defense secretary. A Defense Department official who was not authorized to speak publicly said some
Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That could leave patients paying more for doctor visits and dealing with
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Shilo Sanders was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, less than 24 hours after he was ejected from a preseason game for throwing a punch, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina changed the face of education in New Orleans forever. The school system was utterly destroyed and then utterly transformed, becoming the first and only all-charter school district in the country. Ahead of the storm’s anniversary, The Associated Press asked three survivors
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 24, 2025 Black Scottish TikTok is taking over the internet and encouraging new conversations across the diaspora. While the Black diaspora is vast and can be found almost anywhere, one area’s Black community has appeared relatively under the radar until now. TikTok has seemingly unveiled the
Sharon Chuter, the founder and former CEO of Uoma Beauty, has died at the age of 38. According to PEOPLE, the Nigerian-born beauty executive was found dead in her Los Angeles home on August 14. The cause of her death is listed under the Los Angeles Medical Examiner as “deferred,”
by Daniel Johnson August 24, 2025 Chutner recently filed a lawsuit over the company she created. Sharon Chutner, the founder of Uoma Beauty and a driving force in the movement to diversify the beauty industry through both the company she founded and her own personal initiatives. was found on Aug.
by Daniel Johnson August 24, 2025 The script is described by insiders as ‘Moneyball’ meets ‘Air.’ Warner Bros.’ bold bets on films in 2025 have paid off at the box office, and the studio is likely hoping its latest acquisition, a speculative script chronicling the late Kobe Bryant’s rise to
If you’ve been scrolling endlessly through your streaming apps wondering what to watch, TheGrio’s got you covered. This week’s picks are stacked with new and fresh releases that mix drama, history, and hard truths. From Netflix’s highly anticipated Jussie Smollett documentary to Sterling K. Brown bringing heart and Black brilliance
Jameela Jamil is the latest celebrity to weigh in on Serena Williams’ personal health choices, though she insists her concern isn’t about Serena’s body, but about what happens when high-profile figures endorse weight-loss drugs. Last week, Williams revealed that she has been taking the GLP-1 drug, Zepbound through Ro, a
Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late last week by his defense secretary. A Defense Department official who was not authorized to speak publicly said some
Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That could leave patients paying more for doctor visits and dealing with
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Shilo Sanders was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, less than 24 hours after he was ejected from a preseason game for throwing a punch, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina changed the face of education in New Orleans forever. The school system was utterly destroyed and then utterly transformed, becoming the first and only all-charter school district in the country. Ahead of the storm’s anniversary, The Associated Press asked three survivors
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 24, 2025 Black Scottish TikTok is taking over the internet and encouraging new conversations across the diaspora. While the Black diaspora is vast and can be found almost anywhere, one area’s Black community has appeared relatively under the radar until now. TikTok has seemingly unveiled the
Sharon Chuter, the founder and former CEO of Uoma Beauty, has died at the age of 38. According to PEOPLE, the Nigerian-born beauty executive was found dead in her Los Angeles home on August 14. The cause of her death is listed under the Los Angeles Medical Examiner as “deferred,”
by Daniel Johnson August 24, 2025 Chutner recently filed a lawsuit over the company she created. Sharon Chutner, the founder of Uoma Beauty and a driving force in the movement to diversify the beauty industry through both the company she founded and her own personal initiatives. was found on Aug.
by Daniel Johnson August 24, 2025 The script is described by insiders as ‘Moneyball’ meets ‘Air.’ Warner Bros.’ bold bets on films in 2025 have paid off at the box office, and the studio is likely hoping its latest acquisition, a speculative script chronicling the late Kobe Bryant’s rise to
If you’ve been scrolling endlessly through your streaming apps wondering what to watch, TheGrio’s got you covered. This week’s picks are stacked with new and fresh releases that mix drama, history, and hard truths. From Netflix’s highly anticipated Jussie Smollett documentary to Sterling K. Brown bringing heart and Black brilliance