Fayetteville Mother Demands Stronger Charges After Toddler’s Drowning at Unlicensed Day Care
A mother in Fayetteville is pressing prosecutors to bring more serious charges following the tragic death of her 1-year-old daughter at an unlicensed home day care. Gigi Michelle James drowned in September after slipping into a fenced backyard pool at Mema’s Playhouse, a day care run out of the home of 51-year-old Melissa Ann Ortiz‑Fikes. Her mother, Ginger Calder,…
Concord Christmas Tree Lighting Turns Chaotic After Shooting
CONCORD, N.C. — A festive evening of lights and holiday cheer turned into chaos Friday night when gunshots rang out during Concord’s 28th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, wounding four people and abruptly ending the celebration. Authorities say the incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. along Union Street South near the intersection with Corban Avenue,…
14-Year-Old Boy Identified as Victim in Fatal Chicago Loop Shooting
Chicago authorities have identified the 14-year-old boy killed in a downtown Loop shooting as Armani Floyd, following a chaotic night of violence that left several other teenagers wounded. The tragedy unfolded late Friday evening blocks from landmark attractions, sparking alarm across the city. Events Unfold During “Teen Takeover” in the Loop The shootings took place during…
Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Gambling and Fraud Case
Former NBA champion and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges accusing him of participating in a mafia-linked illegal gambling operation that allegedly defrauded players out of millions of dollars. Billups appeared briefly in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, responding quietly as he entered his plea before the judge. Details…
Chicago MMA Fighter Isaac Johnson Dies After In-Ring Collapse at 31
CHICAGO — The Midwest fight community is mourning the sudden death of Isaac T. Johnson, a 31-year-old MMA and Thai-boxing athlete who collapsed during a bout Friday night in Cicero, Illinois. He later died at the hospital, prompting investigations from local authorities and state regulators. Collapsed in Final Round Johnson was competing in the Matador…
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff, Voice Behind “I Can See Clearly Now,” Dies at 81
November 2025 — The music world is mourning the loss of one of its most influential voices. Jimmy Cliff, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and one of the last surviving pioneers who carried Jamaican reggae to the global stage, has died at 81. Death Announced by Family Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed his passing in…
Teen’s Body Found in Singer’s Trunk Was Frozen; D4vd Is Officially a Suspect
LOS ANGELES — In a troubling new development in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) has now been formally named a suspect by investigators. Authorities say new forensic challenges — including evidence that Rivas’s body was partially frozen at some point — may make it impossible to determine her official cause of death. Discovery of the Body…
Donald Glover Reveals He Suffered a Stroke During 2024 Tour
Donald Glover — also known by his musical moniker Childish Gambino — revealed publicly that he suffered a stroke during his 2024 New World Tour, a medical emergency that ultimately led to the abrupt cancellation of all remaining dates. The revelation came during his appearance at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles. Onstage Pain Led…
Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Dies at 54
Rodney Rogers — former NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Wake Forest basketball legend, and one of the most physically dominant forwards of his era — has died at the age of 54. His wife, Faye Rogers, confirmed that he passed away on November 21, 2025, from natural causes related to complications stemming from the spinal…
Minneapolis Mourns as Drummer Jellybean Johnson of The Time Dies Aged 69
The music community is in mourning after the sudden death of Garry “Jellybean” Johnson, the influential drummer, guitarist, and producer best known for his role in The Time. He passed away on Friday, just two days after celebrating his 69th birthday, his family confirmed. Johnson’s family told TMZ that he died unexpectedly, and at this time the…
