A powerful explosion at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery late Thursday night triggered a massive fire that sent flames and thick plumes of smoke into the sky above the South Bay, alarming residents across Los Angeles County. The blast occurred around 9:30 p.m., rattling nearby neighborhoods and prompting calls to emergency services. Witnesses reported feeling the…
Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming feature I Play Rocky has added Stephan James to its cast. The Golden Globe–nominated actor will portray Carl Weathers, who famously played Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. The film, directed by Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly (Green Book), explores the making of Sylvester Stallone’s 1976 underdog classic Rocky, which went…
Toni Braxton has already conquered the music world with her soulful ballads and chart-topping hits, but now she’s bringing her music to life on screen in an unexpected way. Lifetime has announced that the Grammy-winning singer will star in a series of original movies inspired by her most iconic songs — turning her lyrics of heartbreak,…
ln a shocking and heartbreaking turn of events, Joshua Allen — the charismatic dancer who won Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance — has died at age 36 after being struck by a train near his hometown in Texas. Circumstances of the Accident According to reports, authorities responded to railroad tracks in south Fort Worth, Texas,…
HAVANA — Assata Shakur, the former Black Liberation Army member, author, and activist who spent more than four decades in exile in Cuba, has died at the age of 78. Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her passing on September 25, citing health conditions related to her advanced age. Born JoAnne Chesimard, Shakur emerged as…
A Colorado jury has awarded $205 million to the family of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos, who died in 2021 after falling from an amusement park ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Wongel was visiting the popular mountain-top attraction with her family on September 5, 2021, when she boarded the Haunted Mine Drop, a vertical-plunge ride designed to lower passengers more…
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson has died at the age of 45. Authorities in Florida confirmed his passing early Tuesday morning, with investigators saying preliminary findings indicate death by suicide. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) told CNN there were no signs of foul play, though the case remains under investigation. Reports suggest Johnson…
Officer Tommy Norman, a long-time member of the North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD), has announced his retirement effective immediately after 27 years of service. He announced on September 22, 2025, via a video posted on his Facebook page. In his statement, Norman said that recent developments in his personal life have led him to conclude…
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is funding an independent autopsy for Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old student found dead on the campus of Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. Reed’s family disputes the initial ruling of suicide by local authorities. Reed’s body was discovered hanging from a tree near the campus pickleball courts…
Priscilla Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi. Running as a Democrat, Williams-Till is challenging Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the 2026 election. She announced her candidacy in September 2025, citing civil rights, social justice, and representation for Mississippi communities as the driving forces…
