News Archive
Older news and wire briefs, kept for reference.
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‘People Don’t Know’: Fans Say Donell Jones Had a Rough Night Against Joe During Verzuz, But He Wasn’t the Only One Taking Heat
Fans say Donell Jones had a rough time in the Verzuz arena against fellow vocalist Joe. Jones and Joe, both 53, were the latest recording […] ‘People Don’t Know’: Fans Say Donell Jones Had…
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‘No Reason to Think He Was a Threat’: Ex-Michigan Cop Who Shot Black Man Execution-Style Must Face Jury After Judge Shuts Down Immunity Claim
A federal judge ruled that it will be up to a jury to decide whether a Michigan police officer used unlawful excessive force when he […] ‘No Reason to Think He Was a Threat’:…
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‘Survival Mode’: Indiana Woman Found Clever Ways to Keep Restaurant Open Through Blackout Despite $19K Loss as Other Gary Businesses Shuttered
For more than a week, Joslyn Kelly tried to keep her Gary, Indiana, restaurant running without electricity. Kelly, the owner of J’s Breakfast Club, told […] ‘Survival Mode’: Indiana Woman Found Clever Ways to…
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‘Whoa!’: Sammy Sosa Steps Out Looking Dapper After Embracing His New Look, and Fans Say He Looks Like a Different Man
Sammy Sosa made a rare appearance at a baseball event, where fans took notice of his new look. In 2009, the same year he announced […] ‘Whoa!’: Sammy Sosa Steps Out Looking Dapper After…
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Google Bid $10M For Spirit Airlines Data, Employee Privacy Concerns Raised
Google won a bankruptcy auction for a collection of Spirit’s corporate data, including internal documents, workflows, employee emails, Microsoft Teams messages, and software code.
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‘You Have to Go!’: Black Teen Girls’ Picnic Interrupted by ‘Karen’ Who Tries to Run Them Off, Only to Have Her Own Police Call Backfire
A Maryland grandmother has accused an older white woman of harassing and weaponizing police against her granddaughter and friends. Back in July, CamilleGenX posted a […] ‘You Have to Go!’: Black Teen Girls’ Picnic…
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Deion Sanders Faces Subpoena Drama As Colorado’s Season Nears
The business of college football rarely stops for personal matters, but Deion Sanders may soon have to balance a courtroom obligation with one of the most important dates on Colorado’s…
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Here’s How Tech Leaders Envision The World After AI Wipes Out Millions Of Jobs
The artificial intelligence boom has promised a future filled with medical breakthroughs, greater productivity, and explosive economic growth. But what happens if the same technology generating trillions of dollars in…
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Myles Rowe Is The 1st Black Driver To Win An Indycar Championship
On September 2, 2023, Myles Rowe, #99 Pabst Racing with Force Indy, became the first Black driver to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned championship.
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Navy Nixed 43-Year Contract With Black Woman-Owned Tailor
For 43 years, The Sewing Box has helped keep one of the U.S. Navy’s most recognizable brands looking sharp. Now, the Black-owned business based in Pensacola, Florida, has lost its…