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The father of Atatiana Jefferson has died, the Associated Press reports. Spokesperson Bruce Carter told the Dallas Morning News that Marquis Jefferson fell victim to a heart attack and died on Saturday at a Dallas area hospital. “Less than a month ago, he was working at El Centro, mentoring kids twice a week,” Carter said. “He just couldn’t get […]
Wheel of Fortune‘s Vanna White is taking on hosting duties for now. The game show recently announced it was forced to cancel Thursday’s taping after longtime host Pat Sajak underwent emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine. The show told audiences that the procedure was a success and that White would host the show while 73-year-old […]
A report published by Blue Cross Blue Shield on Wednesday claims that a growing number of health problems have befallen millennials which is projected to lead to increasing healthcare costs, and potentially, a higher death rate. From 2014 to 2017, rates for depression among millennials skyrocketed 31 percent while hypertension increased by 16 percent and hyperactivity jumped nearly 30 percent. “Millennials are seeing their health decline […]
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson claims that Popeyes’ spicy chicken sandwich has magical healing properties. Watson threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in Houston’s 26-3 win over the Jaguars in London. Although he’s expected to beat a struggling Jacksonville team, he saw his way to victory with a bloodshot eye. When asked how he was able to keep his vision clear heading into this week’s […]
Google has announced that it’s acquiring Fitbit, one of the world’s top maker of wearable fitness activity trackers. The deal is worth around $2.1 billion and is one of Google’s biggest purchases, CNN reports. The tech company has previously had a hard time breaking into the smartwatches and wearable device market, but buying Fitbit could […]
Washington Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer this offseason. Williams told reporters he had a growth removed from his skull over the summer, one that nearly killed him. “I almost lost my life,” he told the press. Williams failed a physical earlier this week due to not being able […]
A Missouri health official is facing backlash after he admitted to keeping a spreadsheet that tracked the menstrual periods of Planned Parenthood patients. The disturbing revelation was made during a Tuesday court hearing that addressed Missouri’s efforts to revoke the abortion license for Planned Parenthood’s St. Louis location, which is sole abortion clinic in the state. According to the […]
Following the release of Kanye West’s gospel-oriented album Jesus Is King, it was revealed that he’ll be on tour imminently. Despite the release of his divisive eighth studio album Ye last year, Kanye hasn’t hit the road in support of a record in three years. Now a source close to Yeezy and Kim Kardashian tells People magazine he’s already working on a tour schedule. “Kanye […]
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan has opened up one of two medical clinics he’s funding, Charlotte Observer reports. Jordan, who gave a $7.2 million donation to get the Novant Health clinics up and running in Charlotte, North Carolina, was at the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic on Thursday for its opening and made a few remarks. […]
Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to make sure one Atlanta 12-year-old would be able to come home. Isaiah Payton and his friend Damean Spear were leaving a high school football game when they were struck by gunfire. Spear was hit in the leg and able to leave the hospital. Payton was hit in the spine, causing him to […]
