It wasn’t just fact-checking that Meta scrapped from its platforms as it prepares for the second Trump administration. The social media giant has also loosened its rules around hate speech and abuse — again following the lead of Elon Musk’s X — specifically when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity

Do you ever feel like you’re just making it through the day rather than thriving in life? Realized you’ve had a conversation or driven home and it’s been a blur? We’ve all been there. Having our minds wander and falling into autopilot mode is part of human nature. Learn how

NEW YORK (AP) — Lenders will no longer be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S. for mortgages, car loans or business loans, according to a rule the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized Tuesday. Removing medical debts from consumer credit

If anyone knows a thing or two about managing risk, it’s Dante Disparte. Before his current role as chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle, creator of the USDC stablecoin, he was something of a “corporate Robin Hood” in the collections department of Bally Total Fitness, where

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism from political opponents amidst the California city’s deadly wildfires that have left at least two people dead and many homes and businesses badly burned. Bass, who was out of the country in Ghana at the start of the wildfire disaster, was on

The kitchen is no longer just a space for cooking; it’s becoming a hub for cutting-edge technology. Samsung’s latest AI-powered refrigerator takes innovation to a new level, acting as a grocery assistant and a meal planner. Equipped with Vision AI and integrated with Instacart, the smart fridge can track inventory,

“Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble, and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. Out-of-control wildfires that swept across Los Angeles and Southern California on Tuesday night forced the Screen Actors Guild to cancel its plans to announce

Patti LaBelle adored Luther Vandross and supported him right up until the end. However, viewers of CNN’s Luther Vandross documentary “Never Too Much,” which aired on New Year’s Day, may not walk away with that understanding. Sources close to the matter told Page Six LaBelle is heartbroken about being portrayed

In addition to her accomplishments as a Grammy Award-winning singer and the first Black actress to portray Cinderella, Brandy is now adding “author” to her impressive résumé. The “I Wanna Be Down” singer has officially announced plans to release her memoir this fall. The untitled book, due October 7, 2025

Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s widow, Allison Holker is under intense scrutiny after revealing intimate details about the late professional dancer’s private life. As previously reported by theGrio, in a cover story for People magazine on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Holker announced her forthcoming memoir, “This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and