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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
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
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
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
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
A’ja Wilson continues to cement her place in sports history. The Las Vegas Aces star was named the 2026 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced on Thursday (Oct. 8). Her latest honor sets a record as she becomes the first player in the 30-year history of the league
photo credit: Bill Stafford, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons by Sidnee Michelle October 8, 2026 Her latest mission also makes Watkins the first NASA astronaut to launch twice aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins has made history as the first Black woman to command a crew into
Photo by Suvan Chowdhury: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photography-of-microphone-144429/ by Ida Harris October 8, 2026 Jackson’s distinctive voice will not be forgotten. The music industry experienced a loss Oct. 5, when R&B singer Freddie Jackson died. His family shared the official news of Jackson’s passing on his Instagram page. “It is with profound sadness
Photo by LaylaBird/Getty Images by Selena Hill October 8, 2026 The Black-owned health platform is adding clinical oversight as it expands services for more than 30 million users. BlackDoctor is backing its digital health ambitions with more clinical expertise. The health and wellness platform announced last week that it has
Raven-Symoné is reflecting on cosmetic surgeries she underwent as a teenager, saying she regrets having breast reductions at such a young age and wishes she had been able to say no. The “That’s So Raven” star discussed the experience during a recent appearance on the Allure Perspectives podcast. As reported