Dave Chappelle returned to Saturday Night Live for his fourth hosting stint, and he did not disappoint. The comedian’s monologue, which aired without him initially in November due to a perfect storm of controversy, was a standout. Chappelle reflected on the California wildfires, Trump’s racist attacks on Haitian immigrants, and Diddy’s legal troubles, showcasing his … Read more
A Reddit user recently discovered a functional stereo system in surprisingly good condition amidst trash near dumpsters. The LG stereo was found with minor damage, missing one knob, but its original owner is planning to 3D-print a replacement. The practice of dumpster diving has gained popularity as an environmentally-friendly alternative to consumerism. While some see … Read more
The Powerball jackpot of $303 million had a cash value of $132.8 million after no winner was announced for Monday’s drawing. However, the winning numbers for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, were revealed. For Saturday’s drawing, the five white balls were 14, 31, 35, 64, and 69, with the Powerball being 23. A ticket matching all … Read more
Kohl’s has announced that it will close 27 underperforming stores across the US next month, as part of its efforts to boost profits. The closures, which are expected to be completed by April, include locations in California, Illinois, and Texas. The retail giant stated that these “underperforming” sites are just a small slice of its … Read more
The economic policy of President Joe Biden, known as “Bidenomics,” has been touted for its ability to boost growth and spur development in the United States. However, a closer examination reveals that this growth has largely benefited corporations and wealthy individuals, while leaving many Americans behind. Data from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) shows that … Read more
Police have arrested Sharief Bodden, 29, of the Bronx, on charges including murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a controlled substance, in connection to the death of Peter Forrest. The victim was found dead at his home, located at 201 Castle Hill Ave., just before 10:30 a.m. Monday. Forrest, described as a hard-working man who … Read more
Veteran musician Peter Forrest, best known as the lead singer and frontman of the pioneering Black rock band 24/7 Spyz, has died at the age of 64. His body was found badly beaten on an abandoned ambulette bus in the Bronx. Forrest’s death is being investigated as a homicide by the New York Police Department. … Read more
The Federal Reserve has already made three cuts to its rate-reduction phase, causing certificate of deposit (CD) yields to drift lower over the past few months. However, two large US banks, Marcus by Goldman Sachs and Synchrony Bank, have bucked this trend by raising their CD rates. Marcus increased rates for seven CDs ranging from … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will revive access to the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the US, just hours before his inauguration. The decision comes after the app was temporarily shut down on Saturday due to a national security law that prohibits its use. Trump said he would issue an executive order … Read more
Aries (March 21-April 19) and Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) today receive a score of 8, while Gemini (May 21-June 20), Cancer (June 21-July 22), Leo (July 23-Aug. 22), Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22), Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22), Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21), and Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) get a score of 9. Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, … Read more