Mary J. Blige is bringing her mission to empower women beyond her music to her hometown — with the help of the singer’s superstar friends. Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish and Jill Scott and other stars and experts will join Blige for her Strength of a Woman Summit and Festival …...Read More
Mary J. Blige enlists Jill Scott, Taraji P. Henson and others for women's summit
New York officers ticket striped bass poachers after discovering illegal catches hidden in odd places
After a series of compliance checks were conducted on Long Island, several officers with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement discovered something rather fishy. Striped bass fishing season in marine waters and the Delaware River does not start until April 15, according to …...Read More
California Democrats vulnerable after Schiff, LA mayor victims of crime: 'If they’re not safe, who is?'
Democrats could be more vulnerable in California with the growing crime issue plaguing even the state’s most notable lawmakers. The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that some political strategists are noting how voters are becoming more concerned about crime ahead of the November election. The issue apparently grew after both …...Read More
Suns GM believes Phoenix will be 'first team' to 'maximize' Kevin Durant's talents
Kevin Durant is a two-time NBA champion, a league MVP and arguably one of the greatest pure scorers of his generation. But Durant and the Phoenix Suns' season came to a screeching halt after the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a four-game sweep. The 35-year-old Durant appeared in 75 regular-season games, the …...Read More
Limited-edition Wheaties box will feature tennis great Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is a 39-time Grand Slam champion and an equal rights champion — and now she's getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. The twice-inducted tennis Hall of Famer will appear on a limited-edition box of Wheaties. The cereal maker announced Thursday that the orange packages with King on …...Read More
Billy Idol shares how he stays 'California sober' after wild rock star phase
Billy Idol is looking back on his sobriety journey. During an interview with People, Idol shared that, at 68, he's now "California sober" and no longer considers himself to "be a drug addict anymore." The musician told the outlet this decision came after he nearly lost a leg in motorcycle …...Read More
Steelers make surprising decision on Najee Harris' future with team
The Pittsburgh Steelers surprisingly decided to decline Najee Harris’ fifth-year option Wednesday, which will make him an unrestricted free agent after the season. Harris is coming off his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season with the Steelers, totaling 1,035 yards with a career-high eight rushing touchdowns in 17 games. But with …...Read More
EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration
The European Union announced Thursday an aid package for Lebanon of 1 billion euros — about $1.06 billion — much of which will go to boost border control to halt the flow of asylum seekers and migrants from the small, crisis-wracked country across the Mediterranean Sea to Cyprus and Italy. …...Read More
Florida landlord evicted squatters one year ago, her story helped pass a bill to protect homeowners
Patti Peeples, a Florida homeowner, fell victim to squatting, just as she had received an offer for her property. It took 36 days for the squatters to be evicted from Peeples’ property and thousands of dollars to repair the damage they left behind. This happened to Peeples just around a …...Read More
Indianapolis police wound man who pointed weapon at people, threatened them
Indianapolis police shot and critically wounded a male pointing a weapon at other people and threatening to shoot them Thursday afternoon. INDIANAPOLIS-AREA POLICE FATALLY SHOOT SUSPECT WHO SLASHED OFFICER'S FACE Officers were sent to the scene on the city's north side on a report of a person armed with a …...Read More
