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Source: When news broke that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, before killing himself, the facts were immediate and devastating. A woman was murdered in her home, and two children were left to live with the aftermath. But within hours, something else
Source: RUSLANAS BARANAUSKAS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty – Shigella bacteria. What is Shigella infection? It’s the question at the top of people’s minds following a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warning of an increase in cases tied to the bacteria. Here’s what we know about
Source: Nicholas Shkoda / Getty One of the inherent horrors of our digital age is that it is so much easier for cruel men to find like-minded people. The internet has understandably been horrified by an investigation from CNN into what’s been labeled an “online rape academy.” Here’s everything we
Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson is stepping into a new chapter of her career, describing her Broadway debut as both demanding and deeply rewarding. Henson is starring in a revival of ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,’ a classic written by August Wilson. The production, directed by Debbie Allen, began previews
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty “Romantic Homicide” singer d4vd has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, marking a major turning point in a case that began in September 2025. dD4vd has been arrested and is being held without bail. In a statement released April
On April 16, 2026, women across the country were once again confronted with the sometimes fatal reality of domestic violence, as communities began grieving the loss of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax. The accomplished dentist and mother was reportedly killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Authorities suspect
Source: Ashlee Jenae / Instagram The details are still coming into focus, but here’s what we know so far. Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae, died while on vacation in Zanzibar, Tanzania. She had been traveling with her fiancé Joe McCann, and in the days leading
President Donald Trump announced his choice to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday, nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz as its next director. “Erica graduated from Brown University for College and Medical School, and served a distinguished career as a Doctor of Medicine in the United States
Source: karandaev / Getty As Congress deliberates the fate of the controversial Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Black communities know the devastating impact of government surveillance and invasion of privacy. The last thing Trump needs is for Congress to make it easier for him to steal
Source: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / Getty The Trump administration has continued its efforts to rewrite history when it comes to the events of Jan. 6. The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to dismiss seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were previously sentenced for
Source: When news broke that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, before killing himself, the facts were immediate and devastating. A woman was murdered in her home, and two children were left to live with the aftermath. But within hours, something else
Source: RUSLANAS BARANAUSKAS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty – Shigella bacteria. What is Shigella infection? It’s the question at the top of people’s minds following a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warning of an increase in cases tied to the bacteria. Here’s what we know about
Source: Nicholas Shkoda / Getty One of the inherent horrors of our digital age is that it is so much easier for cruel men to find like-minded people. The internet has understandably been horrified by an investigation from CNN into what’s been labeled an “online rape academy.” Here’s everything we
Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson is stepping into a new chapter of her career, describing her Broadway debut as both demanding and deeply rewarding. Henson is starring in a revival of ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,’ a classic written by August Wilson. The production, directed by Debbie Allen, began previews
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty “Romantic Homicide” singer d4vd has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, marking a major turning point in a case that began in September 2025. dD4vd has been arrested and is being held without bail. In a statement released April
On April 16, 2026, women across the country were once again confronted with the sometimes fatal reality of domestic violence, as communities began grieving the loss of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax. The accomplished dentist and mother was reportedly killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Authorities suspect
Source: Ashlee Jenae / Instagram The details are still coming into focus, but here’s what we know so far. Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae, died while on vacation in Zanzibar, Tanzania. She had been traveling with her fiancé Joe McCann, and in the days leading
President Donald Trump announced his choice to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday, nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz as its next director. “Erica graduated from Brown University for College and Medical School, and served a distinguished career as a Doctor of Medicine in the United States
Source: karandaev / Getty As Congress deliberates the fate of the controversial Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Black communities know the devastating impact of government surveillance and invasion of privacy. The last thing Trump needs is for Congress to make it easier for him to steal
Source: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / Getty The Trump administration has continued its efforts to rewrite history when it comes to the events of Jan. 6. The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to dismiss seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were previously sentenced for