by Kandiss Edwards December 26, 2025 A U.S. defense official said the strikes were approved by Nigeria’s government. On Dec. 25, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. Donald Trump claims the strikes were directed at extremists he claims are targeting Christians, according to the Associated

Family members of ‘Big Brother’ Season 27 cast member Mickey C. Lee shared news of her tragic passing on social media Friday. “With profound sadness, the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening,” the statement, posted on Instagram, read. “Mickey captured the hearts of

by Mary Spiller December 26, 2025 The longtime couple shared photos from a festive rooftop proposal in New York City, marking a new chapter in their relationship that began nearly five years ago. Jordyn Woods and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns revealed on Christmas Day that they are engaged,

‘Tis the season to gather with family, and it seems like actress Karrueche Tran, 37, is feeling at home with the Sanders clan this Christmas! In a vlog posted on Christmas Eve, Deion Sanders’ son Shilo shared he would be spending the holiday with his father and Tran. Around seven

by Keka Araújo December 26, 2025 Our prayers to the family! A 35-year-old Edison man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a former Broadway performer on Sunday morning, authorities announced. Jordan D. Jackson-Small is facing charges of first-degree murder and second-degree endangering the welfare

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 26, 2025 Six women who were drugged and raped or sexually assaulted by the same Denver cardiologist filed a lawsuit against Match Group on Dec. 16, accusing the world’s largest dating app company of “accommodating rapists across its products” through “negligence” and a “defective” product.

If the idea of a flawless family holiday photo feels farfetched, Cardi B is here to confirm it loudly, lovingly, and with four kids in tow. The 33-year-old rapper marked her first Christmas as a mom of four by sharing an Instagram carousel of candid moments on Thursday, Nov. 25.

SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer team Swansea. The former Premier League club, which plays in the English second division, didn’t disclose financial details in Tuesday’s announcement about the American businesswoman and media personality. Stewart, 84, was in attendance last

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 26, 2025 Congressional seats, even the safe ones, don’t come cheap To run for Congress, candidates must satisfy three constitutional qualifications: Meet the minimum age requirement, be a U.S. citizen, and reside in the state they seek to represent. But, heading into the 2026 cycle,

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country’s government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians. In a Christmas evening post on his social media site, Trump did not