A dispute over dry cleaning and spray bottles at an Auburn, Maine, laundromat ended with police called on a Black man doing his laundry. One person’s mundane chore of washing several loads of clothes went viral after he stealthily captured an explosive exchange with a white employee on his Meta glasses. An argument broke out…
FILE – Migrants wait to be rescued by the Spanish NGO Open Arms lifeguards during a rescue operation at international waters zone of Libya SAR (Search and Rescue) in the Mediterranean sea, on Sept. 15, 2022. A court in eastern Libya sentenced five people to life in prison after they were convicted of human trafficking…
Tyler Perry has never shied away from embracing new technology if it helps him tell bigger stories more efficiently. After pioneering strict COVID-era production protocols that allowed Tyler Perry Studios to resume filming ahead of much of Hollywood, the media mogul is now investing in the next phase of filmmaking through cutting-edge virtual production technology. …
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 15: Simone Biles speaks onstage during the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) The Olympic champion shared a lighthearted recovery update with husband Jonathan Owens, but has not said whether the…
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 24: Former National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks after receiving the newly-established ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science and Sports at the ACLU Awards Ceremony at Washington Hilton on July 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty…
Some visitors wandered through one of America’s most historic landmarks this week, unaware that the stories they were reading had changed just hours earlier. Overnight, while most of Philadelphia slept before the sun rose on July 15, workers replaced historic panels at the President’s House memorial on Independence Mall, swapping exhibits for new displays that…
Jamie Foxx has never shied away from making bold public statements, whether he’s speaking about his faith, his career, or the challenges he’s faced in life. The Oscar-winning actor and comedian has frequently used interviews and social media to share deeply personal reflections, including his gratitude to God after recovering from the mysterious medical emergency…
President Donald Trump has made a habit of accepting commemorative gifts from visitors to the White House. Over the years, athletes, championship teams, military heroes and foreign leaders have presented him with everything from championship trophies to ceremonial medals, commemorative plaques and custom keepsakes. Many of those exchanges have produced memorable photo opportunities, with Trump…
President Donald Trump has built a devoted MAGA fan base across the nation, but a recent shoutout to one group of loyalists is fueling wild speculation online. Ever the showman, Trump is known to set up publicity stunts, like the infamous “DoorDash Grandma” delivery, to spin the news cycle in his favor. The 80-year-old Republican politician…
A Florida man who found himself in the social media spotlight for threatening a Black woman has been arrested. Terry Akers, 68, was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. According to arrest records, he was released Friday morning after posting a $1,300 bond. He was charged with simple assault, battery, and making threats…
