Judge Orders USDA to Restore $127 Million in Grants for Black Farmers After Funding Cuts
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore millions of dollars in grant funding that had been canceled, providing a major legal victory for organizations supporting Black farmers and other underserved agricultural communities. U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell ruled that the USDA must reinstate approximately $127 million in grants that were…
Man Arrested in Murders of University of Alabama Student Jazmine Alexis Bates, Friend and Dog; GoFundMe Established to Help Family
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting deaths of University of Alabama student Jazmine Alexis Bates, her friend Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, and a dog inside a Brookwood home where Alvarez-Duenas was house-sitting. Authorities identified the suspect as De’Kendrick Crawford, who faces charges including capital murder in the deaths of two people and…
Chef Dom Taylor, Founder of The Good Front Room, Dies
The culinary world is mourning the loss of acclaimed chef Dom Taylor, the Caribbean food pioneer behind London restaurant The Good Front Room, who has died. He was known for celebrating his Jamaican and Saint Lucian heritage through elevated Caribbean cuisine and for helping bring the flavors and stories of the Caribbean to a wider audience….
Legendary ‘Jurassic Park’ Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78
Beloved New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in the blockbuster Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78. Neill’s family announced his passing on July 13, 2026, sharing that he died in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by loved ones. The family described his death as “sudden and unexpected”…
Some of Javeayah Harris’ Remains Recovered as Investigators Reveal Disturbing New Details
The heartbreaking case of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has taken another devastating turn after South Carolina authorities confirmed that some of the little girl’s remains have been recovered from a reservoir, months after investigators say she was killed by her parents. During a news conference, Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer announced that forensic teams recovered partial remains from Cedar Creek…
Jennifer Beals Joins NCIS: New York as CBS Expands Cast for New Spinoff
CBS has officially expanded the cast of its highly anticipated new crime drama NCIS: New York, announcing that Jennifer Beals has joined the series as a regular alongside previously announced stars LL Cool J and Scott Caan. Beals, best known for her iconic performances in Flashdance and The L Word, will portray Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells, the…
Colin Kaepernick Funds Independent Autopsy for Nolan Wells as Parents Reveal They Tracked Son’s Phone Before His Death
Former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick is helping the family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells in their search for answers by paying for an independent autopsy, as new details continue to emerge in the mysterious case that has drawn national attention. During a Friday press conference, civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced that Kaepernick is covering the cost of…
D4vd Murder Case Moves Forward as Judge Sets Preliminary Hearing for July 21
The criminal case against singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, is moving into its next phase after a Los Angeles judge confirmed that his preliminary hearing will begin on July 21. During a recent court appearance, both prosecutors and defense attorneys informed the court that they are prepared to move forward with the multi-day hearing. The…
Flight Instructor’s Final Moments Revealed After Mid-Air Death Leaves Student to Land Plane Alone
New details have emerged in the tragic death of an Argentine flight instructor who jumped from a training aircraft in mid-flight, leaving his young student to safely land the plane on her own. According to reports, 42-year-old Leandro Andrés Bertazzo was conducting a routine flight lesson on July 4 aboard a two-seat Cessna 150 over Toledo in…
Louisiana State Sen. Larry Selders’ Funeral Arrangements Announced Following Sudden Death at 44
Louisiana is continuing to mourn the unexpected loss of State Senator Larry Selders, as funeral arrangements have now been announced for the respected lawmaker who died earlier this week at the age of 44 after reportedly suffering a possible heart attack during an event. According to State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle, Selders’ funeral will be held…
