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What’s spooky season without a good spooky story or two? Next year, we’ll have one from none other than LeBron James. On Thursday, Halloween Eve, the 40-year-old NBA superstar and longtime Halloween enthusiast revealed he’s adding a festive new title to his growing list of children’s books — “Happy Spooky
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the Supplemental
The rumor mill has been working overtime at CBS News, and this time, it’s spinning around the network’s morning mainstay, Gayle King. On Thursday night, Variety dropped a bombshell, reporting that King “is expected to depart as an anchor of that program next year.” The outlet cited unnamed sources and
When Wanya Morris fired off a recent response to a clip resurfacing (as they’re wont to do) from 2018 of TLC’s Chilli recalling the large egos of members of a boy band known for “harmonizing,” it’s because he had time. During an appearance on the “Breakfast Club” on Thursday, October
President Donald Trump, Republicans, and Democrats in Congress have yet to come to a deal to reopen the federal government, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable to hunger and worsened economic pain as SNAP benefits expire on Saturday. Trump, who returned from a nearly weeklong trip in Asia on Thursday, left
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 “What, how, when, who? Those are important questions we should ask of any technology.” Stacey Abrams recognizes artificial intelligence’s growing influence on society and believes that it could become “a tool for authoritarianism” if it’s misused. Abrams, who recently released her tech-driven thriller Coded
by Sharelle B. McNair October 31, 2025 The group released a statement insisting the foundation “is not a target of any federal criminal investigation” and being committed to full transparency, accountability, and the responsible stewardship of resources dedicated to building a better future for Black communities.” The Black Lives Matter
by Kandiss Edwards October 31, 2025 Despite the bankruptcy filing, CandyWarehouse.com indicated it will continue operations and fulfill current orders. CandyWarehouse.com, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company listed just under $224,000 in assets against roughly $3.2 million in liabilities. The filing comes just days before Halloween, traditionally
by Kandiss Edwards October 31, 2025 Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. During a speech at Variety’s Power of Women event, Sykes told the audience she believes women, especially Black women, bring distinct and
by Keka Araújo October 31, 2025 San Antonio is a city steeped in culture and history…Día de los Muertos didn’t disappoint! San Antonio concluded its three-day 7th annual Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration Oct. 23–26, reinforcing the city’s status as the premier destination in the United
What’s spooky season without a good spooky story or two? Next year, we’ll have one from none other than LeBron James. On Thursday, Halloween Eve, the 40-year-old NBA superstar and longtime Halloween enthusiast revealed he’s adding a festive new title to his growing list of children’s books — “Happy Spooky
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the Supplemental
The rumor mill has been working overtime at CBS News, and this time, it’s spinning around the network’s morning mainstay, Gayle King. On Thursday night, Variety dropped a bombshell, reporting that King “is expected to depart as an anchor of that program next year.” The outlet cited unnamed sources and
When Wanya Morris fired off a recent response to a clip resurfacing (as they’re wont to do) from 2018 of TLC’s Chilli recalling the large egos of members of a boy band known for “harmonizing,” it’s because he had time. During an appearance on the “Breakfast Club” on Thursday, October
President Donald Trump, Republicans, and Democrats in Congress have yet to come to a deal to reopen the federal government, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable to hunger and worsened economic pain as SNAP benefits expire on Saturday. Trump, who returned from a nearly weeklong trip in Asia on Thursday, left
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 “What, how, when, who? Those are important questions we should ask of any technology.” Stacey Abrams recognizes artificial intelligence’s growing influence on society and believes that it could become “a tool for authoritarianism” if it’s misused. Abrams, who recently released her tech-driven thriller Coded
by Sharelle B. McNair October 31, 2025 The group released a statement insisting the foundation “is not a target of any federal criminal investigation” and being committed to full transparency, accountability, and the responsible stewardship of resources dedicated to building a better future for Black communities.” The Black Lives Matter
by Kandiss Edwards October 31, 2025 Despite the bankruptcy filing, CandyWarehouse.com indicated it will continue operations and fulfill current orders. CandyWarehouse.com, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company listed just under $224,000 in assets against roughly $3.2 million in liabilities. The filing comes just days before Halloween, traditionally
by Kandiss Edwards October 31, 2025 Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. During a speech at Variety’s Power of Women event, Sykes told the audience she believes women, especially Black women, bring distinct and
by Keka Araújo October 31, 2025 San Antonio is a city steeped in culture and history…Día de los Muertos didn’t disappoint! San Antonio concluded its three-day 7th annual Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration Oct. 23–26, reinforcing the city’s status as the premier destination in the United