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Pras, a member of the Fugees, was denied a new trial after his lawyer’s use of generative AI in crafting the closing argument was deemed insufficient grounds for overturning his conviction. In April, Pras was found guilty on multiple charges, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S., witness tampering, and acting as an unregistered agent of […]
TikTok creator Jools Lebron, known for popularizing the phrase “very demure, very mindful,” has filed to trademark the viral expression for entertainment and advertising purposes. Her phrase gained traction in early August 2024 when she used it to describe her hair and makeup on TikTok. The trend exploded as users, including celebrities, shared their own […]
The Rochester Red Wings, in partnership with Vision Automotive Group, are excited to announce the first annual Rochester Home Run Derby, scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 at Innovative Field. Tickets to this event will be FREE and can be picked up at any of the 10 Vision Automotive Group locations. The event will kick off […]
Verizon is set to buy Frontier Communication for $20 billion dollars the wireless company plans to expand and have a stronger fiber network. The deal is expected to close within 18 months. Verizon to buy Frontier in $20 billion deal to boost fiber network (yahoo.com)
Megan Thee Stallion is gushing over her friendship with Cardi B and GloRilla. The rap superstar recently sat down with Billboard, where the subject of Cardi and Glo came up. The trio famously united onstage at Madison Square Garden, which was a moment Meg cherishes. “It was a little East Coast-Southern sandwich we had going on. I was very […]
A North Carolina high school had to put families on notice after sending kids home with Chromebooks infested with bed bugs. The principal at Riverside High School sent out the email stating there could be bed bugs living inside the computer that were kept in the school’s media center over the summer. The school says […]
The community of Winder, Georgia, is grieving two students and two teachers who were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School Wednesday. Authorities arrest 14-year-old suspect: Colt Gray, a 14-year-old Apalachee High student accused of being the shooter, is in custody, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said at a news conference. He […]
Damar Hamlin will start at safety in Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals, Bills coach Sean McDermott announced on Wednesday. The start will mark Hamlin’s first since he suffered cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2, 2023. “Truly a blessing,” Hamlin told reporters on Wednesday. “I reflect back on the […]
As students head back to school, it’s the perfect time to explore literature that educates, inspires, and empowers. For Black college students, these 10 essential books offer insight into the Black experience, history, and personal growth: 1. “The Souls of Black Folk” by W.E.B. Du Bois A foundational text on race, exploring the challenges of […]
On September 1, 2024, rapper GloRilla was honored with a key to her hometown, Memphis, during the city’s 901 Day celebration, which recognizes the 901 area code. The event was attended by Memphis Mayor Paul Young, rapper Kia Shine, and other community members. GloRilla expressed her gratitude on Instagram, acknowledging her deep connection to the […]