WorldChilling video captures skydiver's final moments as he jumps off cliff before falling to his deathA chilling video captured the final moments of a skydiver who fell to his death.On Sunday, Jose de Alencar Lima Junior tragically lost his life while attempting to speed fly at Pedra Bonita in Sao ConNasima Kover 1 year ago2 min(s) read
US NewsJudge faults Breonna Taylor's boyfriend in fatal shooting, dismisses charges against copsA judge has thrown out charges against the former police officers who shot Breonna Taylor, ruling that her death was a result of her boyfriend's actions. Taylor, 26, who was a medical worker, was fataKim Nover 1 year ago3 min(s) read
CelebrityNiecy Nash-Betts shares racy video of her skinny dipping to celebrate Emmys winIn the wake of her momentous Emmy win earlier this week, Niecy Nash-Betts has shared a racy video on social media. On Monday night at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the 53-year-old marked a special occasion as she was honored with her first Emmy.…Nasima K2 years ago4 min(s) read
USTeen 'shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell while trying to pick up siblings', family saysA teenager was shot in the head after going to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers, his family said. Ralph Yarl, 16, was hospitalized following the horrific incident which took place at around 10 PM on Thursday in Kansas City, Missouri, CNN reports. According to authorities, the…VTalmost 3 years ago3 min(s) read
USBlack teen reportedly has memory loss after being body-slammed by school deputyA Black teenager who was body-slammed onto the floor by a school resource officer is now suffering memory loss, according to her mother. In a video shared on Twitter by Attorney Ben Crump, Deputy Ethan Fournier can be seen throwing 16-year-old Taylor Bracey to the ground. He then handcuffs the high…VT5 years ago2 min(s) read
LifestyleBlack History Month: Black lawyer whose mother was unfairly imprisoned is now fighting against mass incarcerationA Black attorney whose mother was unfairly imprisoned for drug addiction has opened up about her fight against mass incarceration. Brittany K. Barnett, an attorney and criminal justice reform advocate from Texas, has opened up about her journey tackling racism within the American justice system in her memoir A Knock…VT5 years ago7 min(s) read
CelebrityMegan Thee Stallion pens powerful open letter addressing Tory Lanez shootingMegan Thee Stallion has published a powerful new op-ed, which champions black women, and also addresses the purported Tory Lanez shooting incident. Megan, whose real name is Megan Pete, accused the rapper of shooting her twice in the foot in an incident that occurred on 12 July this year. Lanez…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
USMichelle Obama slams Donald Trump and endorses Joe Biden in rousing speechThe former first lady Michelle Obama has criticized Donald Trump's abilities as president of the United States in a rousing speech delivered at the end of the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Monday. In her 19-minute address, Obama also endorsed Joe Biden, urging the US people…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
CelebrityRyan Reynolds issues apology for plantation wedding with Blake Lively, saying it was a 'giant f***ing mistake'Ryan Reynolds has issued an apology for his 2012 wedding to Blake Lively, which took place at former slave plantation, Boone Hall, in South Carolina. In a recent interview with Fast Company, the 43-year-old said: "It’s something we’ll always be deeply and unreservedly sorry for. It’s impossible to reconcile." [caption…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
Film & TVAndy Samberg ‘taking step back’ from 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' to figure out its futureAndy Samberg has disclosed that he and the Brooklyn Nine-Nine crew will be taking a step back from the hit television show to reevaluate how to produce it in light of the recent resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement. Following the death of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
CelebrityLili Reinhart apologizes for using topless photo to ‘demand justice’ for Breonna TaylorRiverdale actor, Lili Reinhart, has taken to Twitter to issue an apology for posting a "tone-deaf" photo to social media. On Tuesday, Reinhart shared a topless photo she posted of herself in an effort to bring awareness to the death of Breonna Taylor. Twenty-six-year-old Taylor, an EMT, was killed after…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
CelebrityLizzo just revealed she's vegan and shared what she eats in a day on TikTokLizzo took to TikTok to reveal that she's gone vegan! The Truth Hurts singer posted a series of videos to the social media platform regarding her new vegan diet, captioning one recent video: "As a new vegan, I'm enjoying exploring flavors from plants & plant-based proteins! Every journey is personal…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
USPolice officer crying in viral Egg McMuffin video is 'sick of people being mean'On Monday, Stacy Talbert - a deputy in McIntosh County and 15-year police veteran - went viral after live-streaming her reaction to an incident at a McDonald's restaurant. In the candid 3-minute-15-second video, Talbert breaks down in tears as she details her experience of trying to place an order for…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
USFedEx worker breaks down after being called the 'n-word' while making deliveryIt has been three weeks since the death of George Floyd. The 46-year-old's death following his arrest by Minneapolis police officers sparked a wave of protests - some peaceful, some violent - across the US and in major cities across the world, as people called out the systemic injustices carried…VTover 5 years ago2 min(s) read
USTrump says he 'won't be watching' NFL if they allow players to kneel during national anthemPresident Trump has reaffirmed his stance on players kneeling during the national anthem and has tweeted to say that he "won't be watching" the NFL. Trump took to Twitter to react to the NFL and the U.S. Soccer Federation's recent change of stance on kneeling following the death of George…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
USTop US military official apologizes for role in Trump photo opA top military official in the US has apologized for his tole in President Trump's walk across Lafayette Square for a photo opportunity that saw the police force back Black Lives Matter protestors. The protestors were removed from the area using tear gas and rubber bullets after taking to the…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
USNew York police union chief tells people to stop treating cops 'like animals and thugs'The New York City police union chief has told people to stop treating cops "like animals and thugs". This comes as unrest continues to unfold across the US, as protests - some peaceful, some violent - are calling out the systemic injustices carried out against black people, not least seen…VTover 5 years ago2 min(s) read
RelationshipsMan's photographs of beauty products sparks racism debate on social mediaTwo photos taken in the aisle of a US supermarket has sparked a debate on social media, with many claiming the innocuous images perfectly sum up the everyday racism faced by black people. With race, discrimination, and unconscious bias being heavily protested against across the nation, Twitter user Jesús A.…VTover 5 years ago1 min(s) read
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