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UNC Charlotte renames residence hall after a Black alum in a history-making move
In a first for UNC Charlotte, one of its halls has been renamed in honor of an alumnus. Dedicated to Dontá L. Wilson, a Charlotte graduate and the vice chair on the Board of Trustees, Phase XVI, UNC Charlotte’s newest residence hall, has been christened Wilson Hall. It opened its doors in 2024. During the…
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‘I gotta come back’: Dwight Howard to go to the aid of Taiwan after major earthquake claims lives
Former NBA star Dwight Howard has pledged to support Taiwan following this month’s major...
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Justin Bieber, Keke Palmer, and more pay tribute to 32-year-old rapper Chris King after fatal shooting
Chris King – a rapper whose close friends included Justin Bieber, Keke Palmer, Machine...
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T-Pain and his wife involved in hit-and-run incident in Atlanta
T-Pain as well as his wife and employees were left stranded on an Atlanta road after they became...
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15-year-old McDonald’s worker suffers skull fracture after being attacked by upset customer
A 15-year-old McDonald’s worker suffered a skull fracture and frontal lobe damage after an upset customer stomped on her head during a violent altercation. According to KSDK, the incident occurred...
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Investigations launched into Chinese supermarket’s alleged refusal to serve Nigerian customers
The owners of a Chinese supermarket in Nigeria have been summoned by the West African nation’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) after the establishment was accused of...
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At 58 hours, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya breaks the longest chess marathon
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has set a new record for the longest chess marathon, playing continuously for 58 hours under the bright lights of New York’s Times Square. Despite the grueling...
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Student and teacher filmed fighting at Memphis high school
Authorities in Memphis have launched an investigation into a fight involving a 16-year-old student and a teacher. According to FOX13, the incident occurred at Trezevant High School and was captured on...
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St. Louis mom made 8-year-old son drive because she was passed out after drinking, police say
Authorities in St. Louis have brought charges against a woman who allegedly made her 8-year-old son drive her and her toddler home because she was intoxicated and had passed out. According to KDSK,...
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Laurence Fishburne’s daughter Montana sentenced for slapping police officer
Laurence Fishburne’s eldest daughter, Montana Fishburne, will have to serve 24 months of probation after she was arrested for battery on a police officer. According to US Weekly, the incident involving...
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North Carolina A&T cheerleaders make history in national competition
The cheerleading squad of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has won the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship,...
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Tributes pour in for college football star after mysterious death days before NFL draft
Former Albany football standout Amitral “AJ” Simon, aged 25, has passed away abruptly, just days before the 2024 NFL draft where he aspired to be chosen. Simon, a promising defensive lineman,...
