Diddy, founder of Bad Boy Records, and Jermaine Dupri, founder of So So Def Recordings, will compete in a Verzuz battle

[Nation] A vicious property dispute between Meru Senator Mithika Linturi and his stepson Arnold Kipkirui has turned into an all-out family feud following the inclusion of the politician's estranged wife Maryanne Kitany.

'As the kid experts, it’s our duty at Children’s Minnesota to address this crisis and support families with the full spectrum of pediatric resources they need.'

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[Daily News] Minister in-charge of Regional Administration and Local Governments, Ummy Mwalimu has banned Regional Commissioners (RC's), District Executive Director (DED' from leaving their respective working areas without approval from president, Vice-President or Prime Minister.

Vernice Miller-Travis has consistently recognized racism, including how race has played a significant role in environmental policy.

Byron Allen has purchased a home in Malibu's Paradise Cove for $100 million, marking the most expensive home purchase by an African-American in the U.S.

a new generation of teenagers have fallen prey to a copycat killer who's picking off the would-be social media influencers one by one.

[Vanguard] Maiduguri -- Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has received another set of nine girls that escaped from Boko Haram captivity; they came with nine children, with one of the girl eight-month pregnant.

“It got bad.”

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board has officially named Jazz Parks as the interim superintendent after several weeks of robust discussions and contemplation prompted by Superintendent Jeanice Kerr Swift's resignation. Swift, a notable figure with a long history in the district, chose to step down under the terms of a voluntary settlement and resignation agreement. … Continued

This story, originally published in The Dallas Morning News, is reprinted as part of a collaborative partnership between The Dallas Morning News and Texas Metro News. The partnership seeks to boost coverage of Dallas’ communities of color, particularly in southern Dallas.

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Investment and finance were topics high on the agenda of last week’s Export Barbados (BIDC)’s Safari Ocean Barbados Kenya Business Alliance Forum, as the two countries seek to do their part to enhance South-South cooperation. Delivering remarks during Wednesday’s opening of the meeting, held at the Hilton Barbados, participants, who included government and private sector […]

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By Fiona Ritchie: This week, we welcome Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex on a three-day visit to Malawi to celebrate with the Malawian government and partners the huge steps taken over the last decade to eliminate blinding trachoma. On behalf of the British Royal Family and as former Vice President of the Queen …

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TMZ reports Tyga has been accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend, Camaryn Swanson. The celebrity gossip site first said that Tyga and Swanson "got into it" after she showed up at his house screaming in the middle of the night, eventually leading to her accusing him of domestic violence.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — During their original heyday in the 1960s, when much of the nation was still coming

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Celebrated poet Q Malewezi performed virtually at the opening ceremony of the 26th edition of this year’s Poetry Africa in South Africa, which runs from October 6 to 16. The performance at Poetry Africa, spearheaded by University of Kwazulu- Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts and pre-recorded, acted as a warm-up for the Lilongwe-based poet who …

Megan Thee Stallion's foundation seeks to spread joy worldwide with help from the Southern Black Girls and Women Consortium (SBGWC) on International Day of the Girl Child.

FAMILY COURT WILL BE CLOSED TO FACILITATE DEEP CLEANING AND SANITIZATION OF ITS PREMISES.

Grief. It’s a painful and complex emotional process that everyone goes through but experiences differently. Defined as “a natural response to loss,” oftentimes when we think of grief, we connect […]

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An October winter storm is bringing heavy snow, strong winds and cold temperatures down to the Mexican border. This storm is also bringing a level 3 out of 5 severe weather risk for the Central Plains and CNN Meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the details.

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[263Chat] Opposition MDC Alliance claims that Masvingo Province has turned into a war zone, alleging that state controlled roadblocks had sprouted on major roads around the province.

[Shabelle] Belgrade [SMN] - The Minister of Trade and Industry of Somalia Khalif Abdi Omar attended a Summit in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

Lanae Mouton's family is speaking out following her death, pleading with those experiencing domestic violence to seek help before it's too late. Her family said there were signs of abuse throughout Mouton's marriage, which dated back to when the two were teenagers, 12 News reports . “He was always manipulative. She just never saw it,” Lauren Riley, Mouton's twin sister, said of the woman's estranged husband. Lanae, 32, and her daughter, Ava, were allegedly shot and killed by Louis Mouton III, on Oct. 4. She was holding her daughter while hiding in the closet when Louis shot her. Lanae and Ava were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead. According to ABC15, Lanae's three other children were safe outside of the home at the time. Louis was arrested at the scene. Officials shared that Lanae separated from Louis in April, but her twin sister says it took years before she was ready to walk away.  "There was literally nothing anybody could do," Riley said. "I could’ve gone to...

[IPS] Nairobi -- World Food Day is celebrated on October 16, 2022, with the theme Leave NO ONE behind. During this week IPS will look at features that showcase better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.

Many motorists in Katsina spent several hours at filling stations trying to get petrol for their vehicles.

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The top UN court has ruled largely in favour of Somalia in its dispute with Kenya, setting a sea boundary in part of the Indian Ocean believed to be rich in oil and gas.

MSNBC analyst Dr. Jason Johnson appeared on The Reid Out Monday and ripped into GOP gubernatorial hopeful Allen West.  Johnson

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Michael Jordan Stands Behind NBA's COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol: "I'm A Firm Believer In Science"

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La La Anthony disucsses divorce from Carmelo Anthony, U.S. Department of Education announces loan forgiveness overhaul, and more in The Daily Rundown.

The GRAMMY Museum® celebrates the 50th years of hip hop with its Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit. Learn more about the exhibit inside.

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Halloween will be here before we know it. Check out a gallery of our 2023 Halloween costume predictions inside.

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A Joint Select Committee of Parliament met Monday to put finishing touches to draft legislation governing market vendors. Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds, who chaired the committee and one of the Government’s top legal drafters, Deputy Senior Parliamentary Counsel Shawn Belle, pointed out various clauses in the bill as lawmakers from […]

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She battled depression after the birth of her third child.

Rumors alleged Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill have separated and filed for divorce, although they remain "amicable" to each other.

By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Councilor Darrell O’Quinn knows the dangers of getting around the city without a car. O’Quinn recalled when he was hit by a car in 2010 while riding his bicycle on Highland Avenue. “Fortunately, I was able to walk away from it without any significant injury, but I […]

By Joseph Golder Baby penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago have taken their first steps outside. And they’ve scored fans on Facebook. Video posted by the aquarium shows the young Magellanic penguins, which are native to South America, carefully sniffing the air before they begin exploring their surroundings. The video then switches to the aquatic birds in front of […]

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Buju Banton’s 21-year-old daughter, Abihail Myrie, has been reported to police as a missing person after she made shocking claims that the reggae star choked The beautiful social media influencer was reported missing to Police just hours after she alleged that her father, Buju Banton, real name Mark Myrie, physically attacked her and kicked her out their home. According to a statement from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communication arm, a missing person’s report has been filed for Abihail, who has […]

LOS ANGELES — Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, demoted as the Dodgers’ closer in September, was left off the roster for the best-of-five National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. Kimbrel, 34, is baseball’s active career saves leader, with 394. But he did not close games regularly for the Dodgers for most of August […]

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The commission’s chief responsibility begins with implementing and enforcing the nation’s laws and regulations surrounding communications. The digital divide and digital redlining, zone casting, and overall access to the internet for Black and Brown communities top the agenda of Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks.  With three Democrats and two Republicans, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent government agency overseen by Congress. The commission’s chief responsibility begins with implementing and enforcing the nation’s laws and regulations surrounding communications.  The body regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.  Starks, whose coming up on five years

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The content originally appeared on: CNN CNN - A court in military-run Myanmar has sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's deposed former leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, to three additional years in jail for corruption, a source familiar with the case told CNN, extending her total prison term to 26 years. Wednesday's verdict is the latest in a string of punishments meted out against the 77-year-old, a figurehead of opposition to decades of military rule who led Myanmar […]

We may be jealous that they get to avoid the long lines and cramped space of typical commercial flights, but our envy won’t stop us from admiring how dope these stars look jet setting on their private planes!

By Anissa Durham | Word In Black This story is part two of a series on domestic violence thathighlights the experiences of Black survivors of domestic abuse who now support […]

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[Shabelle] The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe held talks with Qatar's tip diplomat in Mogadishu.

They were last seen together in NYC.

"Not only rainfall, we are also expecting the usual flash flooding. But we give glory to God that no life was lost in FCT due to flood this year."

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Join @walkgoodla every Sunday at Kenneth Hahn State Park for a donation based 1-hour Vinyasa yoga flow led by @NamasteMarleyRae. WalkGood LA is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people together from all walks of life to fight for racial equity and heal in solidarity through the arts, health, and wellness.... Read more »

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[Nation] A secret 2022 elections line-up has emerged in ODM leader Raila Odinga's Siaya backyard, causing jitters among party aspirants over threat of exclusion.

Kidney stones can affect up to 12 percent of Americans and I, unfortunately, fell into those statistics during my weekend vacation in Catalina. I was there to celebrate my birthday and a few hours later I was in the Emergency Room (ER). It all started when I awoke from a nap in excruciating pain. It […]

Zhang, who worked as a data scientist at the tech giant for almost three years, wrote a lengthy memo when she was fired by Facebook last year detailing how she believed the company was not doing enough to tackle hate and misinformation - particularly in smaller and developing countries. Zhang said the company told her she was fired because of performance issues. The memo was first reported last year by BuzzFeed News and later formed the basis of a series […]