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Social media users are pulling 2016 nostalgia back into the spotlight, calling it one of the most iconic years in recent pop culture history. From viral music moments to unforgettable internet crazes, here’s a look back at what actually made 2016 such a memorable moment in time. Beyoncé Drops Lemonade In April 2016, Beyoncé surprised […]
President Donald Trump recently revisited the idea of $2,000 stimulus payments funded by tariffs during a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times. The concept, first mentioned by Trump in social media posts and interviews last November, has sparked questions about whether Americans might actually see these payments. When asked when the checks could arrive, […]
Verizon customers across the country experienced major service disruptions Wednesday after many devices unexpectedly switched into SOS mode, leaving users unable to make calls, send texts, or access mobile data. The outage sparked frustration throughout the day as customers searched for answers and updates. Verizon later acknowledged the issue and issued a public apology, promising […]
North Carolina shoppers still have a chance to claim money from a frozen waffle settlement that stems from a major recall last year. TreeHouse Foods, a company that supplies many grocery chains with store-brand breakfast items, agreed to pay $4 million after some of its frozen waffles and pancakes raised concerns about possible listeria contamination. […]
The holiday season officially kicks off in Raleigh this weekend as the 81st annual Raleigh Christmas Parade rolls through downtown tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 22, continuing a long-standing tradition that draws thousands each year. Festivities begin the night before with the Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting on Friday, setting the stage for a full weekend of holiday […]
Wake County Public Schools experienced a major spike in student absences on Tuesday, following reports of federal immigration enforcement actions taking place in communities across the Triangle. According to district officials, 19,471 students were absent, representing 10.79% of enrolled students. Less than two weeks earlier, on October 27, the district recorded just 11,630 absences, or […]
R&B-pop sensations B2K are reuniting once again! This time, they’re joining forces with rap icon Bow Wow for the highly anticipated Boys 4 Life Tour, a 28-city run powered by the Black Promoters Collective. The tour kicks off Feb. 12, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. This marks a full-circle moment for […]
Today, we’re sending a major salute to the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, as the Bruhz celebrate Founders Day! Created on November 17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University, Omega Psi Phi has been a pillar in the Black community for more than a century, leading in scholarship, service, brotherhood, and leadership […]
AT&T customers impacted by data breaches in 2019 and 2024 now have additional time to file for a portion of the company’s $177 million class-action settlement. These breaches exposed sensitive personal details, including Social Security numbers, call and text logs, dates of birth, and home addresses. AT&T established two separate settlement funds to compensate affected […]
NBA superstar Jayson Tatum showed some major love to North Carolina Central University’s men’s basketball team. Right before the Eagles tipped off their new season, the Boston Celtics forward sent over brand-new pairs of his JT 4 sneakers, turning what was supposed to be a regular team meeting into an unforgettable moment. The team gathered […]
As the holiday season approaches, many people are on the hunt for extra income, and scammers know it. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), hundreds of people have already reported receiving fake job offers via text messages this year. These messages often look legitimate, but they’re designed to steal your personal information or money. […]
Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, as a Category 5 storm with winds topping 185 miles per hour, making it one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the island. The storm tore through Southwestern Jamaica, leaving homes destroyed, roads flooded, and families in urgent need of food, water, and medical care. […]