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A 5-year-old boy in Texas died this week after his family left him in a hot car for several hours in triple-digit heat at their home as they prepared for his sibling’s birthday party. As NBC News reports, the unidentified boy was found in the car somewhere between two to three hours after he was left […]
The student theater at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. is getting a new name. As announced by the comedian himself on Monday night, however, the theater will not be named after school alum Dave Chappelle. As the Washington Post first reported, Chappelle made the announcement during an appearance at a […]
According to a study by grocery analysts, the average cost of a family food shop could increase to an additional £40 per month, as typical household items hit their highest prices in two decades. Bread, meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables are just some of the key items expected to be affected, according to the Institute of […]
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three adults were injured in a shooting in Washington, D.C. on Sunday at a concert. As USA Today reports, D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said several hundred people gathered for an “unpermitted event” on Juneteenth called “Moechella.” Officers reportedly attempted to stop the event following a fight and another unspecified […]
A Colorado couple hiking a trail in the Jefferson County area was allegedly held at gunpoint by a man in disguise in an attempted kidnapping this week. Per a report from the Denver Post, the hikers were confronted on the trail by a man they later realized they knew, since identified as 73-year-old Kerry Endsley. […]
A 38-year-old man was taken into custody this week after he managed to climb atop a police patrol SUV and seemingly taunt officers. Oh, and he did it completely nude. According to NBC Los Angeles, the incident took place Friday morning in the area of Hollywood Boulevard and Argyle Avenue. Video shows the man, who was later […]
Pharrell just changed five lives. The multi-hyphenate and his Something In the Water Festival have canceled the student debt of five young Black leaders. The generous move was announced Friday at the St. Regis hotel in Washington, D.C., where the NAACP was hosting a panel on the Black student debt crisis. The event was organized by Wisdom Cole, the organization’s […]
A Disney World employee was among 12 men arrested this week in Florida for allegedly soliciting children online for sex. According to a press release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the 12 suspects, ranging in age from 20 to 67 years old, are facing a total of 49 felonies, which include traveling to meet a minor for […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Friday he’s “come to a clear conclusion” about the number of officers patrolling subway stations. When taking questions at a press conference, Mayor Adams was asked about talk of decreasing the number of officers on transit patrol to one. “That was not part of the budget discussion,” Adams, […]
Nerf has entered a new and polarizing chapter. On Friday, the popular toy company—mostly known for its selection of foam-dart blasters—introduced the world to its first-ever mascot, Murph. According to AdWeek, the faceless anthropomorphic character is made entirely out of foam darts, and is described as “a playful spirit and gifted athlete” that uses they, their, […]
