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The memorial service for Rishard Harvey, the youngest son of Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Sr. and Yvonne Harvey has been announced. A Celebration of life for the beloved Hampton University Senior will be hosted by Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where his father serves as Senior Pastor. “Rishard’s light was so bright that even tragedy […]
Police responded to a warehouse around 4 p.m. Saturday and found a person dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect had fled the scene. The incident reportedly followed an argument in a Wegmans parking lot, though it’s unclear if that’s where the shooting occurred. Police will release more details, including the victim’s name, at a […]
Tea, a dating app that lets women run background checks and share safety info, was hacked, exposing about 72,000 images, including 13,000 selfies and photo IDs. The breach, discovered on July 25, affected users who signed up before February 2024. No emails or phone numbers were accessed. Tea women’s dating safety app hit with data […]
Lawrence County, TN schools will no longer excuse absences with a doctor’s note. All absences are treated the same unless special arrangements are made. After eight unplanned absences, students may be referred to juvenile court and lose privileges like prom or graduation. Exceptions include verified chronic illness, emergencies, and certain religious or family events. https://people.com/doctors-notes-wont-excuse-child-absences-school-district-says-11778934#comments
Hip-hop producer Hitman Howie Tee has passed away at the age of 61. Born in the UK and raised in Brooklyn, Howie Tee was a foundational figure in early hip-hop, known for his work with The Real Roxanne, Special Ed, Chubb Rock, and more. Industry legends like Questlove, DJ Premier, and LL Cool J shared […]
UnitedHealth Group is under federal scrutiny following allegations of unethical coding practices related to its Medicare Advantage (MA) program. The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting both civil and criminal investigations into whether the healthcare giant manipulated diagnosis data to secure inflated reimbursements. UnitedHealth, which serves over 8 million MA recipients, disclosed its cooperation in […]
Following a weekend in Atlanta that saw 49 people shot, Quavo’s Rocket Foundation has launched a Therapy Support Fund to provide trauma-informed care to affected youth and families. Two of the victims, Deshawn Johnson and “Coach Ball” Hines, were part of the foundation’s extended community. The fund will support access to licensed mental health professionals […]
A man in his 20s died after being shot outside the Amazon facility on Manitou Road in Gates, NY, Thursday afternoon. Police described it as an isolated incident following a verbal altercation between individuals. The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m., prompting an initial active shooter report, which was later ruled out. the victim was taken […]
With temperatures climbing into the 90s, Rochester residents are relying heavily on air conditioning, leading to a significant increase in energy bills. To alleviate the financial burden, the city has opened several cooling centers and is encouraging the use of utility assistance programs. Residents like Damon Cottle and Lauren Watkins shared their strategies for minimizing […]
GloRilla, the Grammy-nominated rapper, was arrested after police investigating a burglary at her Atlanta home found marijuana and controlled substances. The artist, whose real name is Gloria Woods, turned herself in and was released on bond. While she was performing at the WNBA All-Star Game, three intruders attempted to rob her residence. A family member […]
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