Gilbert Arenas is celebrating his release a day after he was arrested for his connection with an illegal gambling ring in his Los Angeles mansion.  On Wednesday, July 30, the 43-year-old former NBA star was arrested on federal charges of operating an illegal gambling ring alongside five others and accused

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods. Prices rose 2.6% in June compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from an annual pace of 2.4% in May. Excluding

Kyrie Irving is many things: an NBA star, former flat-earther, partner, father, and a millennial. But he is not a “YN.” During a recent livestream, the 33-year-old Dallas Mavericks point guard rejected the viral term, which is shorthand for “young n—,” that has become popular among Black youth online to

A Cincinnati City Council member is standing by her remarks about a viral brawl involving a white couple, despite outrage and calls for her to resign from community leadership. “They begged for that beat down! I am grateful for the whole story,” Councilwoman Victoria Parks commented on a video of

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The suspected gunman who killed three people outside the largest casino in Reno, Nevada, before police officers shot and arrested him has died. Dakota Hawver, a 26-year-old Reno resident, died in the overnight hours, police announced Thursday morning. Hawver had been hospitalized in critical condition since the shooting at the

Shannon Sharpe is “at peace” with things following being let go from ESPN. On Wednesday, July 30, the 57-year-old former NFL player-turned-podcaster addressed the news that after settling his sexual assault and battery case, the network had formally released him during an episode of his “Nightcap” podcast, which he hosts

After Texas Republicans unveiled a new congressional map favoring the GOP at President Donald Trump’s request, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett revealed that, based on the redrawn district lines, she no longer lives in her own district. “I currently don’t live in the [Congressional District] 30 that they created…that’s not where I

by Sharelle B. McNair July 31, 2025 RIP to these heroes….. The names of the four victims in the July 28 Manhattan shooting are starting to be revealed, one of them being a Haitian security guard, Aland Etienne, known as a “beloved” presence in the main lobby, The New York

Diddy is not giving up just yet.  Late Wednesday evening, the 55-year-old disgraced music mogul filed a new motion to overturn the two counts stemming from the Mann Act in his conviction, TMZ reported. If not, he’d like a new trial based on those charges.  According to court documents obtained

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors July 31, 2025 Bring overlooked in the workplace Dear Fairygodmentor, As an older professional, I feel like I’m overlooked in favor of younger colleagues. How can I combat ageism and prove my value?– Seasoned and Strong Dear Seasoned and Strong, It’s interesting how you start your career