What's On Today - Friday

Ahead of the Olympics, Simone Biles shares a message about her hair: ‘I don’t really care if my edges aren’t smooth’

Simone Biles touched down in Paris, showed off her digs at the Olympic Village, and opened up about her hair journey.

Simone Biles has officially touched down in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

On Monday, the gymnast, 27, shared several snaps to her Instagram Stories, giving followers a behind-the-scenes look at Paris’ Olympic Village. In one snap, she gave a glimpse of the room she’ll be sharing with her teammate Jade Carey —including the infamous “cardboard” beds that are part of their accommodations.… Read more

Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows

By Daniel Miller

Published  July 24, 2024 9:16am CDT

The hottest day on Earth occurred on Monday as sweltering conditions beat a record set the day before as countries worldwide felt the heat.

Citing data published by Copernicus, a European climate change service, the Associated Press reported that Monday broke the previous day’s record by 0.06 degrees Celsius (0.1 degrees Fahrenheit).

Copernicus’ preliminary data shows the global average temperature on Monday was 17.15 degrees Celsius, or 62.87 degrees Fahrenheit. … Read more

Kobe Bryant’s Personal Locker Is Now Up For Auction

Since his untimely passing in 2020, Kobe Bryant-related memorabilia and attire has been a hot commodity amongst fans and collectors. Now, someone out there will have the chance to own something extremely rare as Kobe’s personal locker is now up for auction.

Source: Courtesy Sotheby’s / Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s has begun taking bids for Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center locker, which was actually discarded once the Staples Center underwent renovations back in 2018. Luckily, it was recovered and is now a coveted piece of Kobe Bryant history, which is sure to bring in millions of dollars.… Read more

Thousands of Black Men Rally For VP Kamala Harris On Zoom Call, Raise Over $1M

An online call supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for president drew thousands of Black men, raising over $1 million.

On Monday (July 22), the veteran journalist Roland Martin and his Black Star Network hosted a “Win With Black Men” Zoom call for Black men pledging to support Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. The call would exceed viewership levels from the first minutes, prompting Martin to also stream the event live via YouTube.… Read more

Another History Making Moment for Kamala Harris: This Time It’s The $250 Million She Raised In Two Days

You will most certainly be hearing this regularly between now and Election Day: Vice President Kamala Harris made history yet again, this time by ensuring the largest ever funding commitment in two days: $250 million. Future Forward, the Democratic Super Pac, committed $150 million to the Democratic Party and individual donors contributed another $100 million. Those funds come on top of the $96 million from the former Biden campain.

But the news followed two major conference calls NewsOne reported earlier today–one on Sunday night for an audience of Black women, and one on Monday night for Black men.… Read more

Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch ahead of Paris opening ceremony

American rapper Snoop Dogg will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame in the final stretch before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on Friday.

Snoop Dogg, 52, will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, the northern Paris suburb that is home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, the town’s mayor, Mathieu Hanotin, said on X.

“Saint Denis: last step before the Eiffel Tower. An international cast @SnoopDogg for the last stretch of the Olympic Flame,” Hanotin wrote.… Read more

Twin Citian: Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson

Dude can shred—but he began as a drummer for the seminal Minneapolis funk band Flyte Tyme (alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis). Morris Day originally recruited him into The Time, and of all the musicians that Purple Rain turned into local legends, Johnson has remained the most authentically local. You can still see him shred on any given night. He walks back in time to 1984.

by Steve MarshOccupation: Musician

Twin Citian since: 1968

What was your first job here?… Read more

New laws going into effect in MN in August: List

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – During the second legislative session with Democrats holding a trifecta of power for the first time in a decade – controlling the House of Representatives, Senate and Governor – several new laws were passed that are due to take effect on Aug. 1.

Last session, a wide-range of new proposals ultimately gained approval by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and were signed into law – including limitations on no-knock search warrants, free school meals for students, and increased education funding.… Read more

Victor Muthama Is Turning His Experiences Into Art: How Men In His Family Navigate White Supremacy

Victor Muthama, a Kenyan immigrant, came to Pittsburgh as a toddler and later immersed himself in hip-hop culture as a teen. When he was chosen to give a 2021 TEDx Talk at Carnegie Mellon University, he immediately knew what his topic would be: “The Beef Between African Americans and American Blacks.”

Young Victor grew up in the Seminary Apartments in East Liberty during the 2010s. It was an impoverished Black neighborhood then marred by violence; today, it has undergone a profound gentrification.… Read more

Sean Kingston Facing Decades-Long Prison Stint For Fraud

Sean Kingston is now facing a hefty prison sentence after he and his mother were federally indicted and charged with wire fraud totaling $1 million.

Last Friday (July 19), singer and rapper Sean Kingston was indicted in a federal courtroom in Miami, Florida along with his mother, Janice Turner on charges connected with a $1 million wire fraud scheme. The listed charges are one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud charges with the intent to defraud victim sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods bought with fraudulent documents.… Read more

+ More
Genesys
Paisley Park
VITAL
CrossTown Home Team
Hennepin Healthcare
NorthPoint
Mystic Lake
Timberwolves
Summit Academy
US Bank
Brookdale Health