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CNN commentator Van Jones is apologizing after dismissive remarks he made about videos showing Palestinian children killed in Gaza drew intense backlash. During an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” last Friday, Jones described online videos showing dead Palestinian children as part of a “massive disinformation campaign” led
High risk often leads to high reward. Just ask Damola Adamolekun. The 36-year-old CEO behind Red Lobster’s comeback shared during a recent episode of Fortune’s new vodcast, “The CEO Playbook,” hosted by Ruth Umoh, how not fearing risk—and more importantly, failure—has been the driving force behind his career in the
We’re living in a time when one news alert or a single scroll on social media can shift your entire mood — sometimes sparking a full-on existential crisis about the state of the world. For creatives especially, it can feel nearly impossible to stay inspired or motivated. But for two
A teacher in Long Beach, California, is under fire after being accused of sending a photo depicting a Black child with an ankle monitor to a group chat. John Solomon, a teacher at MacArthur Elementary School in Lakewood, Calif., has been placed on administrative leave pending an ongoing inquiry, after
Cuffing season has barely begun, and we already have a celebrity engagement—congratulations are in order for Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers. On Sunday, October 5, the 30-year-old singer and actress and the 33-year-old actor shared they are officially engaged in a joint post on Instagram. “Engaged to the love of
When Dr. Fatimah Turner opened Orange, New Jersey’s Inner City Café, it was never just about lattes or pastries. It was about creating a space where her community could come together. “The reason why I decided to open Inner City Café is because I realized that there was nowhere for
Ike Turner Jr., the son of famous musicians Ike Turner and Tina Turner, passed away from kidney failure on October 4, according to TMZ. He was 67; he died one day after his birthday on October 3. The news was confirmed by Turner Jr.’s cousin, Jacqueline Bullock, in a statement
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 6, 2025 The disturbance took place at an apartment complex in Everett A USPS employee in Washington was allegedly shot by an Amazon delivery worker in Everett at an apartment complex after a dispute between the two. The Everett Police Department posted about the
Federal agents shot a woman in the southwest Chicago neighborhood of Brighton Park on Saturday morning, who was part of an incident where the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims that their vehicles were rammed and then boxed in by about 10 vehicles, according to CBS News. DHS agents allege
by Mary Spiller October 6, 2025 Tyrese Gibson’s attorney has claimed that the actor is fully cooperating with police and their investigation. Actor Tyrese Gibson is facing legal trouble after authorities issued an arrest warrant on Sept. 22, following reports that his dogs were involved in a deadly attack in
CNN commentator Van Jones is apologizing after dismissive remarks he made about videos showing Palestinian children killed in Gaza drew intense backlash. During an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” last Friday, Jones described online videos showing dead Palestinian children as part of a “massive disinformation campaign” led
High risk often leads to high reward. Just ask Damola Adamolekun. The 36-year-old CEO behind Red Lobster’s comeback shared during a recent episode of Fortune’s new vodcast, “The CEO Playbook,” hosted by Ruth Umoh, how not fearing risk—and more importantly, failure—has been the driving force behind his career in the
We’re living in a time when one news alert or a single scroll on social media can shift your entire mood — sometimes sparking a full-on existential crisis about the state of the world. For creatives especially, it can feel nearly impossible to stay inspired or motivated. But for two
A teacher in Long Beach, California, is under fire after being accused of sending a photo depicting a Black child with an ankle monitor to a group chat. John Solomon, a teacher at MacArthur Elementary School in Lakewood, Calif., has been placed on administrative leave pending an ongoing inquiry, after
Cuffing season has barely begun, and we already have a celebrity engagement—congratulations are in order for Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers. On Sunday, October 5, the 30-year-old singer and actress and the 33-year-old actor shared they are officially engaged in a joint post on Instagram. “Engaged to the love of
When Dr. Fatimah Turner opened Orange, New Jersey’s Inner City Café, it was never just about lattes or pastries. It was about creating a space where her community could come together. “The reason why I decided to open Inner City Café is because I realized that there was nowhere for
Ike Turner Jr., the son of famous musicians Ike Turner and Tina Turner, passed away from kidney failure on October 4, according to TMZ. He was 67; he died one day after his birthday on October 3. The news was confirmed by Turner Jr.’s cousin, Jacqueline Bullock, in a statement
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 6, 2025 The disturbance took place at an apartment complex in Everett A USPS employee in Washington was allegedly shot by an Amazon delivery worker in Everett at an apartment complex after a dispute between the two. The Everett Police Department posted about the
Federal agents shot a woman in the southwest Chicago neighborhood of Brighton Park on Saturday morning, who was part of an incident where the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims that their vehicles were rammed and then boxed in by about 10 vehicles, according to CBS News. DHS agents allege
by Mary Spiller October 6, 2025 Tyrese Gibson’s attorney has claimed that the actor is fully cooperating with police and their investigation. Actor Tyrese Gibson is facing legal trouble after authorities issued an arrest warrant on Sept. 22, following reports that his dogs were involved in a deadly attack in