Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Gen X and Millennials in the U.S. are at greater risk for 17 cancers than were previous generations, a major new study revealed. Researchers at the American Cancer Society analyzed data from millions of people born between 1920 and 1990 who were diagnosed with 34 common types of cancer […]
A Spirit Airlines takes off from Oakland International Airport on May 06, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Spirit Airlines is shifting gears from its famously no-frills service to offer new fare options that include premium seats, carry-on baggage, Wi-Fi and even snacks. The ultra-low-cost Florida-based carrier announced “a significant transformation” […]
Katie Ledecky of United States (L) leading the race during the Women’s 1500m Freestyle Finals on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on July 31, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Three former world record holders, Australia’s Ariarne Titmus, USA’s Katie Ledecky, […]
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (LONDON) — A 17-year-old male has been charged with the murders of three young girls in a knife attack in Southport, England, and 10 counts of attempted murder, officials said Wednesday night. Police said the accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, would face Liverpool Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, Aug. 1. […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris is moving full steam ahead in her bid for the White House, with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week. Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, have several campaign events set up […]
Piccell/Getty Images (STERLING, Va.) — Twenty-six patients were transported to area hospitals late Wednesday evening for ammonia exposure after a leak occurred at a commercial building in Sterling, Virginia. At approximately 8:36 p.m., Loudoun County Fire Rescue responded to the 22400 block of Sous Vide Lane in Sterling for reports of a gas leak. Officials […]
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEN.Y. Yankees 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5Minnesota Twins 8, N.Y. Mets 3Miami Marlins 6, Tampa Bay Rays 2St. Louis Cardinals 10, Texas Rangers 1Houston Astros 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4San Francisco Giants 1, Oakland Athletics 0Colorado Rockies 2, Los Angeles Angels 1 […]
Dana Edelson/NBC Saturday Night Live Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost has been tapped to host Amazon Prime’s Pop Culture Jeopardy!, set to begin production in August. Similar to traditional Jeopardy!, the spin-off, billed as “the first Jeopardy! series created exclusively for a major streaming service,” will employ an answer-question format, but with a focus on […]
Todd Owyoung/NBC Wizkid lends his Afrobeats sound to Shenseea‘s song “Work Me Out,” which now has a brand new music video. The clip features the Jamaican artist as she does some choreography with her backup dancers, looks through a dating app and, of course, works out. For Wizkid’s verse, the two dance together, showing off […]
Scott Olson/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Former President Donald Trump’s interview on Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago kicked off with a contentious start where he refused to answer his previous comments and why Black voters should trust him — and included moments where he questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ […]
