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#HollywoodLive: Hip-Hop Mourns the Loss of Irv ...
usic producer and Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti has passed away at 54. His family confirmed his passing but has not disclosed the cause of death. Gotti, known for producing hits for Ashanti, Ja Rule, DMX, and Jay-Z, leaves behind a lasting legacy in hip-hop.
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Trump Slaps New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, ...
President Donald Trump is reigniting his trade war, announcing new 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports—an escalation that could drive up costs for American manufacturers and consumers.
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South African White Minority Groups Reject Trum...
According to the Associated Press, groups representing South Africa’s white minority rejected President Donald Trump’s offer of refugee status in the U.S., saying, “thanks, but no thanks.”
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#OTD: Dr. Carter G. Woodson Establishes Negro H...
On February 7, 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of African-American history.
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Attorney General Bondi Moves to Gut DEI, Target...
Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued sweeping directives aimed at eliminating DEI programs, not just within the DOJ, but also in private companies, nonprofits, and universities that receive federal funding.
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Federal Judge Halts Trump's Resignation Deadlin...
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration‘s deadline for federal employees to accept a controversial deferred-retirement offer.
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Federal Worker Buyouts Halted by Judge After 40...
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's buyout program for federal workers who decline to return to office work, just as officials report tens of thousands have already accepted the deal.
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50501 Movement: Thousands Call Out Trump & Vow ...
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joined the 50501 Movement, where thousands of people protested across all 50 states and U.S. territories against President Donald Trump‘s executive orders, Project 2025, and the growing influence of Elon Musk within the administration.
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USAID in Crisis: Mass Layoffs and Shutdown Loom...
Late Tuesday, a directive was issued ordering all direct-hire employees worldwide to go on leave by Friday night and return to the U.S. within 30 days.
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#OTD: First Organized Black Migration to Africa...
On February 6, 1820, 88 free Black men and women set sail for Sierra Leone aboard the Mayflower of Liberia, marking the first organized Black migration to Africa.
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#OTD: Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Born in 1934
On this day (Feb. 5) in 1934, Hank Aaron, one of baseball’s greatest players, was born in Mobile, Alabama.
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Military Black Hawk Was Above Max Altitude in R...
In a significant development concerning last month's devastating aviation disaster, federal investigators revealed this week that a military helicopter was operating well above the maximum altitude recommended when it collided with a commercial airliner landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in 67 people losing their lives.
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Trump's Gaza Cleansing: Forced Exodus & a New E...
During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump declared that he wants the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip and force the relocation of millions of Palestinians.
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U.S. Secures Canadian Border Deal Following Mex...
President Donald Trump announced a major border security agreement with Canada on Tuesday, his second major deal this week, following earlier threats of substantial tariffs against both our neighbors to the north and Mexico.
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#HollywoodLive: Grammy Fundraising Surpasses $1...
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Trump's Cabinet Drama: Will RFK Jr. & Gabbard S...
The fate of two of Trump's most controversial cabinet picks, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, could come down to just a few votes.
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#OTD: Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Born in 1913
Parks' defining moment came on December 1, 1955, when she refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama.
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#HollywoodLive: Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year ...
Beyoncé finally got her crowning glory of Best Album of the Year at the 67th Grammy Awards—something that has eluded her illustrious career for decades.
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Trump’s Trade War Heats Up: Mexico Sends Troops...
President Donald Trump is hitting pause, at least for now, on his steep 25 percent tariff on Mexican imports, just days after imposing them.
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Trump's Art of the Mexican Deal
President Donald Trump has initiated negotiations with Mexico after a direct conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, aiming to address border security and trade relations.
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The Purge Continues: Trump Goes After FBI & DOJ
The Trump administration is making alarming moves inside the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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Beyoncé Wins First Album of the Year Grammy for...
Beyoncé, the most decorated artist in Grammys history, won her first Album of the Year award last night for “Cowboy Carter,” making her the first Black woman in the 21st century to do so.
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FBI Director Nominee Called the N-Word
FBI director nominee Kash Patel revealed during his Senate confirmation hearing that he received death threats and racist messages after testifying before the January 6 committee.
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Trump’s Tariff Plan: Higher Prices, Job Losses,...
President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with aggressive new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, escalating his trade war strategy, despite warnings from economists that it could raise prices for Americans and slow economic growth.
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#OTD: Jackie Robinson Born in 1919
On this day (January 31) in 1919, Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. He would go on to change baseball and American history.V
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