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Faith In The Shutdown: 1 Federal Worker’s 6 Weeks Without Pay

Every morning at 6:15, my aunt, Diane Thorne, rises. She prays and opens her laptop. The coffee brews, the inbox loads, and another unpaid workday begins. For more than 30 years, she’s been the steady force behind her division in the Office of Business Management, where she processes promotions, tracks time sheets, and keeps the gears turning quietly behind the scenes. But for the last six weeks, that rhythm has come with a void: no paycheck and no certainty, just faith.… Read more

Rod Wave Arrested On Drug & Weapon Charges Just After Grammy Nod Annoucement

Rod Wave has found himself back in hot water after he was arrested on Friday (November 8) in the state of Georgia, and it is the second such occurrence for the popular rapper. According to still-developing details, Rod Wave was arrested and reportedly has already posted bond while battling this latest legal hurdle.

TMZ obtained exclusive details related to the arrest of Rod Wave. Wave, real name Rodarius Green, was arrested by Atlanta Police Department officers in Fulton County, Georgia, on possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, reckless driving, possession of a Schedule V controlled substance, and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance charges.… Read more

Basketball Hall Of Famer & Coach Lenny Wilkens Dies At 88

Lenny Wilkens, a basketball legend who amassed a decorated playing career ahead of his shift into coaching, has died, according to reports. Known as a savvy playmaker and one of many player-coach hybrids, Lenny Wilkens’ contributions to the sport were recognized by the NBA in both fields.

ESPN reports that Lenny Wilkens, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., didn’t play basketball until his senior year of high school. While Wilkens was not described as a superhuman physical specimen, his knowledge and feel for the game as a playmaker catapulted him in the eyes of sports media and observers to the tune of nine NBA All-Star player selections.… Read more

Man Who Claimed Jay-Z Was His Father Has Paternity Suit Tossed

Rymir Satterthwaite began a quest over a decade ago, claiming that Jay-Z impregnated his mother in the late 1990s, leading to his birth. Jay-Z has fought the case at every turn, and now, a California judge has dismissed the paternity lawsuit from Rymir Satterthwaite.

In a report from Page Six, it was revealed that Rymir Satterthwaite, 30, will not have his paternity case go any further after a judge in California dismissed the matter with prejudice on Wednesday (November 4).… Read more

Adin Ross Accuses Kendrick Lamar Of Abuse, Wack 100 Calls Him Racist

Wack 100 recently had to stand on business after Adin Ross made some questionable comments.

The streamer made it very clear which side he was on during Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. Appearing on many streams with the 6 God. During a sitdown with West Coast dot connector, Wack 100, the two traded thoughts on Kendrick and Drake. Things went left quickly when Ross accused Kenny of allegedly physically abusing his wife, Whitney Alford.

The streamer was shut down quickly, as Wack points out, he had 0 facts to back up such a wild statement.… Read more

Government Says It Will Only Pay SNAP Recipients Half Their Benefits For November, Defying Judges’ Orders

Last week, not one, but two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use the government’s contingency funds to continue the funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown, ruling against the White House’s previous claim that those funds couldn’t be used for SNAP. Days later, the administration that hates poor people and loves convincing other poor people to hate poor people revealed its plan to send partial payments this month to the roughly 42 million Americans who receive food stamps, brazenly defying the judges’ rulings.… Read more

D’Angelo Fondly Remembered During Star-Studded Funeral In Virginia

D’Angelo was laid to rest over the weekend at a private memorial service in his hometown of Richmond, Va., and the service was reportedly well-attended by many of his famous past collaborators and friends. D’Angelo’s service was also said to be a star-studded affair as mourners gathered to honor the life of the talented singer and songwriter.

TMZ shared in its reporting that some of the famous attendees of D’Angelo’s homegoing ceremony included John Mayer, H.E.R.,… Read more

Things That Scare Middle-Aged Black Men, Ranked

I’m not gonna lie. Halloween is not one of my favorite times of the year.

Not because I’m some kind of curmudgeon who hates to see kids in costumes going door to door shaking people down for candy. Or because I feel like it’s an excuse for adults to dress inappropriately and let their freak flag fly using fall foliage as cover. And, I’m definitely not one to get all sanctified on y’all and try to say that Halloween is “demonic” or anything like that.… Read more

Rising Health Insurance Premiums And Expiring Subsidies Demand Action

Expiring health care subsidies and rising health care costs are expected to impact millions of Americans, with open enrollment set to begin for many on November 1. Despite assurances from Dr. Oz and the Trump administration, prices are going up more than just a few dollars.

Oz has incorrectly claimed that the analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and other outlets is wrong, and healthcare premiums aren’t about to skyrocket.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, plans available through the ACA marketplace were already expected to increase 26%.… Read more

Hurricane Melissa’s Path Of Destruction: Shocking Images From Jamaica & Cuba

Pictures and social media footage have revealed the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica and Cuba since the storm swept through both countries on Tuesday (Oct. 28) and Wednesday (Oct. 29) morning. Officials are still trying to assess the full extent of the destruction and the death toll in both areas.

Hurricane Melissa caused damage and major flooding in parts of Jamaica.

During a press conference on Wednesday, Desmond McKenzie, Jamaica’s Minister of Local Government and Community Development, said it was still too early to determine the full extent of Hurricane Melissa’s damage after the storm made landfall Tuesday, according to NBC News.… Read more

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