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
Microsoft has officially rebranded its “Microsoft 365 Office” name to “Microsoft 365 Copilot,” marking a shift towards its artificial intelligence initiative. The change includes a new logo featuring the Copilot emblem with an “M365” tag. The move aims to integrate Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered toolset, into the base plan of its productivity suite. This change comes … Read more
A popular internet trend has been spotted on two blogs that use the same exact phrase in their content: “Continue reading”. The identical section has sparked curiosity and debate among web users, with some questioning its effectiveness and others appreciating its ease of use. The “Continue reading” section is a common feature found on many … Read more
Looking after your health is essential, whether it’s coping with the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires or simply maintaining overall wellness. Here are ten simple tips to help you get started: Wash your hands regularly, using soap and warm water, as cases of norovirus continue to surge. Drinking green tea may also be beneficial … Read more
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has expanded its contract with the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to collect dead wild birds, including waterfowl and raptors, due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak. The $30,000 contract expansion will provide additional staff and services until September. Reports have … Read more
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are facing a $400 million lawsuit from director Justin Baldoni over the creation of the Nicepool character in the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine. According to attorney Bryan Freedman, Nicepool was developed by Reynolds, possibly with Lively’s help, as a joke at Baldoni’s expense. The character’s appearance and dialogue are … Read more
Comedian Dave Chappelle made his fourth appearance as host of Saturday Night Live (SNL) on January 18, sparking controversy with a provocative monologue. The 51-year-old opened the show by discussing the California wildfires, which have been deemed the most expensive tragedy in US history. Chappelle also weighed in on conspiracy theories surrounding the fires and … Read more