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‘I apologize’: Sean Kingston says as he is sentenced to prison after asking for house arrest in fraud case
Sean Kingston was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. The singer was taken into custody to begin his sentence after the sentencing was announced. Before his sentencing by U.S. Judge David Leibowitz, Kingston apologized to the judge in the South Florida…
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Decomposing body of missing North Carolina teen who sent alarming ‘mom, help’ text found
Authorities have revealed that a decomposing body has been discovered in the search for a North...
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Family demands accountability after viral video shows fire chief yelling at 10-year-old girl in ambulance
A Long Island, New York fire chief has been suspended after a video of him hurling obscenities...
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Brazil: Couple die after vehicle they were having sex in plunges off cliff
A couple in Brazil died after a vehicle they were having sex in falls hundreds of feet off...
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Sean Kingston asks for house arrest ahead of sentencing in fraud case
Sean Kingston’s lawyers have asked a judge to allow the singer to serve his sentence...
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Former NFL player gets 12 years in prison after wife caught him sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl
Former NCAA and NFL football player Justin Crawford has been sentenced to 12 years in prison...
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Washington hospital fires 15 nurses after 12-year-old patient’s suicide at the facility
A Washington state children’s hospital has fired more than a dozen nurses and punished...
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Sha’Carri Richardson breaks silence on domestic violence arrest, apologizes to boyfriend
U.S. track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson took to social media on Monday to break...
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Here’s why authorities dropped the Gervonta Davis domestic violence case
Authorities in Miami-Dade said that they dismissed the domestic violence case against boxer...
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From Suit to Jute Sack — Any Lessons?
Two prominent Ghanaian ministers — pillars of their political camps, dressed often in...
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Juneteenth: Time for a new view on the freeing of the last slaves in Texas
As we join Juneteenth celebrations throughout the country this week, marking the day in Texas...
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America: No Longer the Shining City on the Hill
Imagine for a moment that the immigrants coming to America are leaving their countries not...
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Ghana closes Washington, D.C. embassy over alleged visa scam
As part of an inquiry into a suspected visa scam, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s foreign...
Culture
119 looted Benin Bronzes returned to Nigeria from Netherlands – the largest single repatriation to date
After more than 120 years, 119 Benin Bronzes, which were looted by British troops, have been returned to Nigeria. The artifacts were stolen from the Kingdom of Benin in modern-day Nigeria by British soldiers in 1897. The Netherlands returned the artifacts on Thursday, and they included human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia and a…
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Egypt: How the North African nation is using sports to boost its global image and economy
Egypt is turning to sports as a key tool to improve its international image, strengthen diplomatic...
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New details about mysterious structures found beneath Egypt’s Giza pyramids could rewrite human history: report
Scientists have controversially claimed that a vast underground city in Egypt predates the...
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Why African-Americans are moving to Africa in droves, and should you?
In recent years, a growing number of African-Americans have been moving to Africa, seeking...
History
Years before Beyoncé’s tour, an untold history
While Beyoncé continues to grab headlines and awards with her country music concert tour, her success is uncovering the unknown history of the genre. Country is just one of the genres at the heart of American music – genres flourishing and originating in and around New Orleans. Beyoncé is just the latest musician of color…
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When Hulk Hogan was fired over racist remarks
When Hulk Hogan (born Terry Bollea) passed away on July 24, 2025, at age 71 following a cardiac...
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From Puffy to P. Diddy and more, here is the history behind all of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ name changes
Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested by federal agents on September 16 and charged with...
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TikToker goes viral for claiming Harriet Tubman did not exist
Some Black TikTokers have claimed that Harriet Tubman wasn’t a real person. As reported...
Women
Ophthalmologist Dr Gabrielle Henry wins Miss Universe Jamaica on her second attempt
Dr. Gabrielle Henry was named Miss Universe Jamaica on her second attempt, proving that the proverb about not giving up easily is true. Henry, an ophthalmology specialist, won four sectional prizes in addition to the top title: Best Swimwear, Media Challenge Award, Best Personality, and Altruism Award. The 28-year-old model told the Jamaican Observer, “Re-entering…
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Family of 6 homeless after falling prey to apartment scam
Mary Kaphuka imagined she would start life again in her dream apartment when she returned home...
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A’ja Wilson, who became the only Black woman in WNBA with her own shoe, makes history with 30/20 game
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to record a 30-point,...
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Congolese-Canadian Victoria Mboko makes history beating Naomi Osaka in Montreal for 1st WTA title
Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko defeated Naomi Osaka at the National Bank Open final...
Business
Meet Thom Mpinganjira, the entrepreneur who has just been named Malawi’s first dollar billionaire
Banker Thom Mpinganjira is now believed to be the richest person in Malawi and the only dollar billionaire in the Southern African country. His rise to billionaire status is due to an increase in his indirect stake in FDH Bank Plc. His investment firm, M Development, holds 55 percent of FDH Financial Holdings, which owns…
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How Elin Air, a woman-led company in Nigeria, made aviation history completing a major jet maintenance
Nigeria’s Elin Air and Aviation Services Limited recently made history by becoming the...
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Dangote could soon become the first African to be worth $30 billion
Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote, might soon hit a historic milestone as his wealth...
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Michael Jordan leaves fishing tournament almost half a million dollars wealthier as his boat wins 2nd prize
Legendary basketball player and entrepreneur Michael Jordan was a member of the boat crew that...
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