LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper DaBaby has apologized a second time for crude and homophobic remarks at a recent Miami-area music festival. The Grammy-nominated performer says he was misinformed for his comments about HIV/AIDS in his post on social media Monday. His post comes a day after the rapper was cut from Lollapalooza’s lineup in Chicago on Sunday. New York City’s Governors Ball and Day N Vegas in Las Vegas each announced Monday that DaBaby would be dropped from their lineups. The rapper, who real name is Jonathan Kirk, apologized to the LGBTQ+ community for his “hurtful and triggering” comments. DaBaby’s “Rockstar” was one of the biggest hits last year.
Biz Markie was laid to rest on Monday (August 3rd) and his wife told those in attendance at his funeral that she had received a letter from the Obamas offering their condolences.
Al Sharpton gave the eulogy at the service in Long Island. Iconic rappers, Big Daddy Kane and LL Cool J attended the funeral.
Biz Markie, also known as Marcel Theo Hall, suffered from type II diabetes and was admitted to a hospital. He never fully recovered and died on July 16th at the age of 57.
If you ever got a chance to see Biz Markie in person, share your experience.
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has granted lawyers for Jussie Smollett more time to prepare arguments on several issues, including whether they can introduce a key witness’s previous conviction for battery. Cook County Judge James Linn scheduled the next hearing in the case for Aug. 26. Progress on the case was slowed by accusations that one of Smollett’s attorneys had spoken to the two men the actor allegedly hired to help him carry out a racist and homophobic attack in 2019. Linn on Friday ordered that the attorney could remain on the case but cannot question the two men if it goes to a trial.
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Friends and family of Biz Markie celebrated his life and legacy at a funeral, remembering the rapper as larger than life and full of love. At the Patchogue Theatre on Long Island on Monday, Biz Markie’s black coffin was placed center stage, an arrangement of white flowers on top. Markie, known for the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” died last month at the age of 57. Among those who attended the funeral were Ice-T and Fat Joe, as well as Montell Jordan and Al B. Sure.
Help this morning for my veterans. Destination Achievers Inc. is hosting a job conference with vets and their families in mind. My guest is Anne Alston – Executive Director of Destination Achievers, Inc.
Destination Achievers Inc. is hosting a virtual conference August 10th -12th from 10am to 2:30pm for veterans and their families. It’s called the VeteransBizUp Conference. Fro more information on the conference, go here:
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Okay fellas, it’s time to have a heart to heart, man to man talk about sex. Before you rub you hands together with anticipation, you may want to hear about we’re talking about first. Erectile dysfunction. Yes… ED. We can get all of the vegetable metaphors out of the way so that we can have an honest, serious conversation about this. It not just a concern for men. Their female partners are really concerned as you might imagine.
Guests:
Dr. Jeremy Tonkin, Associate Professor of Urology, Howard University School of Medicine (not pictured)
(Washington, DC) — Senator Lindsey Graham has coronavirus even after being vaccinated. The South Carolina Republican revealed his diagnosis on Twitter while saying he has symptoms that are mild. He added that it feels like he has a sinus infection. Graham said he began having flu-like symptoms on Saturday and he’ll quarantine for ten days. Graham also praised the vaccine, saying he would feel much worse than he does now if he hadn’t rolled up his sleeve to get the shots.
X-Factor has seen some amazing voices audition at their show. After 17 years on air, the show has been cancelled.
The popular TV series ‘The X Factor’ has been canceled after being on air for 17 years. The ‘X Factor’ was created by Simon Cowell and was a British reality television music competition show for singers that initially premiered in 2004.
At the start of last year, it was announced that the show would be taking a break during the pandemic but would return in 2021. However, it looks like the series won’t be coming back after all. Recently a spokesperson for the U.K. broadcaster ITV revealed to Variety that ‘The X Factor’ will not be returning for another season.
They shared “There are no current plans for the next series of ‘The X Factor’ at this stage.”
Groups such as One Direction, Little Mix, Fifth Harmony and more all got their starts on the show.
We all know about the tennis superstars from Compton named Serena and Venus Williams. However not everyone knows how pivotal their dad was in pushing them to be great! Will Smith is set to play Richard Williams in the biopic “King Richard.”
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (“Monsters and Men”), the movie details the sisters’ rise from Compton, California to global stardom and the man who helped train them into two of the best to ever grace the sport BET reported.
“This world ain’t never had no respect for Richard Williams, but they’re gonna have respect for y’all,” said Smith, playing the Williams sisters’ father in the clip.
The movie co-stars Saniyya Sidney as Venus and Demi Singleton as Serena and also depicts the pressures and hardships of being two Black girls trying to make it early on in their careers.
“King Richard” is will hit the big screen November 19!
The winners for the third annual African American Film Critics Association TV Honors were announced this week.
According to The Wrap, HBO’s Lovecraft Country and Amazon’s The Underground Railroad were big winners. Lovecraft Country stars Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors were honored with the top acting prizes. The Underground Railroad won for Best Limited Series and Best Director category for Barry Jenkins.
OWN’s Queen Sugar was celebrated with the prestigious Impact Award reported BET.
Additionally, Queen Latifah’s CBS show The Equalizer was celebrated with Best New Show.
AAFCA co-founder and president Gil Robertson in a statement, “We are most hopeful that the vast array of offerings this year point to a permanent shift in the quality and depth of storytelling capturing the Black experience on television. It’s a robust slate that we believe is reflective of a new normal regarding diversity and inclusion for TV.”
The ceremony will take place in person on August 21st at a yacht club in California. Yvette Nicole has the hosting honors for the event.
• Best Actress: Jurnee Smollett, Lovecraft Country, HBO
• Best Actor: Jonathan Majors, Lovecraft Country, HBO
• Best Drama: Queen Sugar, OWN
• Best Comedy: A Black Lady Sketch Show, HBO
• Best New Show: The Equalizer, CBS
• Best Limited Series: The Underground Railroad, Amazon Prime Video
• Best Docuseries: Exterminate All the Brutes, HBO and High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America, Netflix
• Best Writing: Queen Sugar, OWN
• Best Director: Barry Jenkins, The Underground Railroad, Amazon Prime Video
• Best Movie: Sylvie’s Love, Amazon Prime Video
Tameka Foster Raymond, celebrity fashion stylist, is coming out with a memoir from her time married to Usher.
Titled Here I Stand… in a Beautiful State is now available for pre-order and invites her fans into her world as well clearing the air on rumors about her relationship with the entertainer and the 2012 tragic death of one of her sons, 11-year-old Kile Glover, was killed following a jetski accident on Lake Lanier in Georgia reported BET.
The title of the memoir is a nod to Usher’s fifth studio album Here I Stand released in 2008 while the pair was married. The former couple were married from 2007 to 2009.
“After several years of contemplating writing about her life, she decided to write a book after having a conversation with three women on a beach in Bali,” a press release reads, according to AceShowbiz. “As they spoke, they learned who Raymond’s ex-husband was and they were insistent there was no way she could be who she said she was because his wife had died.”
Foster had a “near-death experience” in Brazil that was the media prematurely reported as a death, the release states.
“After that hilarious and memorable conversation on the beach, Raymond knew she had to write a book,” the press release continues. “It was time to clear up all the rumors and outright lies about her fashion career, her marriage, and her parenting.”
The book will also feature her memories from some of her famous clients, Lauryn Hill, Ciara, Aaliyah, Timbaland, Ginuwine and Chris Brown.
Lilibet Diana, the second child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is now seventh in line for the British crown.
The royal newborn came into this world on June 6, and was added to the royal line of succession Monday (July 26), although she’s unlikely to ever see the throne.
Lilibet, named after Queen Elizabeth’s childhood nickname, is behind her brother, Archie, cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the children of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Charles and Prince William reported the Star.
Prince Andrew has now been moved down to No. 9.
Harry and Meghan moved to California last year for a mental health break.
Several new cast members have been confirmed for the revival, including Vaughn Hebron (Tyler Perry’s The Oval), Adriyan Rae (Chicago Fire) and Analisa Velez (Sneaky Pete). For the reboot, Hebron will play Jamison Fields, an undrafted free agent, while Rae will star as Brittany Pitts, the daughter of Jason and Kelly Pitts, and Velez will play Raquel Navarro, Brittany’s best friend reported BET.
Original characters are also set to come back with series regulars, Wendy Raquel Robinson (Tasha Mack) and Hosea Chanchez (Malik Wright). Additional original castmates Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts) and Pooch Hall (Derwin Davis) will make special appearances.
The first 10 episodes will be exclusively streaming on Paramount+.
Originally aired on The CW and BET, The Game tells the story of a group of women who all have relationships with professional football players and what they experience. BET previously reported the first season reboot would follow Tasha and Malik as they relocate from San Diego to Las Vegas, entering a world of new players.
After opting out of the remainder of the games, Simone Biles is set to compete in the balance beam!
The U.S. gymnastics team made the announcement early Monday, tweeting
“We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow – Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can’t wait to watch you both!”
This will be the first event that Simone Biles partakes in following her withdrawal from other events at the Tokyo Olympics.
As previously reported, Simone Biles pulled out of the gymnastics all-around final Olympic event this past Tuesday (July 27th). The athlete withdrew from the final competition for mental health reasons and denied claims of quitting due to her performance. Simone Biles has received mixed feedback for her decision Yahoo Sports reported.
This event will be Simone Biles‘ final opportunity to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. However, she did technically win a medal when her team won silver after she pulled out of the all-around gymnastics event reported the Hollywood Reporter.
Celebrating the achievements and the bright future of our high school students in Ward 8. My guest this morning has a big celebration planned and she’s looking for your help to nominate some of the best and brightest youngsters in SE. My guest is Ateya Ball Lacy – President and CEO of Hoodsmart.
Ateya Productions, LLC and Hoodsmart is asking for nominations for its “Illuminate Your Brilliance: A Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony set for September 2nd. Nominations are now underway for high school youngsters in Ward 8. For information and to nominate, go the “Iamhoodsmart” social media platforms on instagram and facebook.
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Rev. Jonathan Leslie Weaver, Pastor of Greater Mt. Nebo AME in Bowie, Maryland and Khare Hawkins, Senior Pastor of God’s Way Ministries in Baltimore and rising Gospel artist provide steps for moving the church forward out of the pandemic year.
A lot of weddings were pushed back and postponed last year because of the pandemic. Much to the chagrin of engaged couples. If you’re raring to go with your wedding plans now, how much are you going to spend? Did it ever occur to you that you might spend too much? How much is too much and how do you know? We have great guests to help us through these sensitive questions.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says the Treasury Department must provide the House Ways and Means Committee former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, apparently ending a long legal showdown over the records. During the Trump administration, then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he wouldn’t turn over the tax returns because he concluded they were being sought by Democrats who control the House of Representatives for partisan reasons. The committee sued for the records under a federal law that says the Internal Revenue Service “shall furnish” the returns of any taxpayer to a handful of top lawmakers. The committee said it needed Trump’s taxes for an investigation into whether he complied with tax law.
The aunt of the children whose bodies were found at a traffic stop is facing charges in connection with their deaths. Nicole Johnson’s seven-year-old niece and five-year-old nephew were discovered in the trunk of her car late Wednesday night on Eastern Boulevard. She is now being charged with first-degree child abuse. The circumstances of the children’s deaths are still being investigated by police.
Kevin says that he’s doing what God put him here to do. It shows.
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What began as a standard interview, quickly turned into the best conversation, lounge vibe, spontaneous performance on social media. Well, you’ll have to press play to see and hear what I’m hinting at.
We all fell in love with Grammy Award nominated singer, songwriter, producer, Kevin Ross. This was one, extremely cool evening.
There’s been a lot of finger pointing in the wake of the deadly gun violence plaguing the city. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has had plenty to say just this week about the DC Superior Court’s process and the impact it may have on violence in the city. We will hear what the judges have to say.
Associate Judge Juliet McKenna, DC Superior Court (not pictured)
Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring, DC Superior Court
WASHINGTON — The nation’s capital is reinstating mandatory indoor mask requirements, regardless of vaccination status. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the new regulations begin Saturday and apply to everyone over age 2.
“I know that D.C. residents have been very closely following the public health guidelines and they will embrace this,” Bowser said. “We will continue to do what is necessary to keep D.C. safe.”
The move had been expected in the face of local infection numbers and new guidance from the Center for Disease Control, which now encourages vaccinated people to wear masks indoors in areas classified as having “substantial community transmission” levels. That includes Washington and the neighboring Virginia communities of Alexandria and Loudon counties.
The city’s public health emergency expired this week, but a general state of public emergency remains in place. Bowser says the only exception to the new rules are when people are “actively eating and drinking.”
D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt says there will be a renewed vaccination push because shots “continue to prevent severe illness, hospitalization and death.”
(Hunt Valley, MD) — McCormick is announcing a voluntary recall of three popular spice blends over concerns they may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall impacts the Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, Culinary Italian Seasoning, and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning, which are sold in grocery stores across the country. The spice company says it has notified retailers and asked them to pull the spice blends from their shelves. McCormick is advising anyone who purchased these products to dispose of them immediately.
Nas shared the cover art for his King’s Disease II.
The album is dropping August 6.
It is the follow up to his 2020 King’s Disease album.
Are you looking forward to this release?
The Netflix series, Love is Blind After the Altar, showed couple Lauren and Cam.
In the scene Lauren is asking Cam if he washed the chicken before he cooked it.
Cam insists you do not have to wash chicken before cooking it in accordance with government organizations.
Lauren responds, I don’t trust them.
The clip has gone viral and Tamar Braxton commented, Toni don’t wash her meat. That’s why I’ll pass.
Do you wash your chicken before you cook it?
As fans know, Lizzo loves her some Chris Evans.
And the singer went to Twitter to joke and say she was carrying his baby.
On TikTok, she said, “This is something I’ve really been trying to keep personal and private. Just between me and the father of my child. But since we’re airing out all of the rumors today, I’ve been sucking in. We’re gonna have a little America.”
She also added a song in the background from the Captain America movie.
Do you think Lizzo and Chris would make a cute couple?
Barack Obama is planning a rager for his 60th birthday.
The Hill claims Obama is throwing the bash in Martha’s Vineyard and the guest list will be full of A-list celebrities including Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney.
Guests are being asked to have a COVID-19 test before the party.
Obama turns 60 on August 4th.
If you could pick a celebrity party to attend, whose would it be?
Jemele Hill is speaking out in support of Simone Biles.
She recently said, “Simone Biles has nothing to prove to you” to the haters who have something to say about her pulling out from competing.
She also said that she was the greatest gymnast ever. She also called people ripping her apart “disgusting.”
Do you agree or disagree?
Rihanna has announced she’s releasing a new Fenty Parfum.
She wrote, “coming soon” on Instagram but didn’t give additional details.
Fenty Beauty also teased the perfume and wrote, “Something sensual, confident yet sexxy coming your way very soon…”
Of course, this left fans upset as they are still hoping for some new music.
Nevertheless, Rihanna remains unbothered.
What is RiRi’s best business venture?
Something exciting is about to happen for fans of Silk Sonic. Anderson .Paak posted a graphic on Instagram that shows an old red VW Beetle parked by a building.
The graphic read: “You’ve Been Invited to Silk Sonic’s Summertime Jam this Friday,” the announcement suggests a new song is on the way.
Paak and Mars released “Leave The Door Open” earlier this year which built anticipation for the duo’s “An Evening With Silk Sonic” album.
Recently Bruno Mars has postponed his Las Vegas, per a statement released last week the August 27th and 28th shows were postponed “due to unforeseen circumstances.”
Do you think Bruno canceled his Vegas shows in order to set up a world tour?
Justin Bieber is just one of many who have supported Simone Biles’s decision to step away from competing in the Olympics due to mental health.
Bieber posted a message of support for Biles on Instagram writing, “Nobody will ever understand the pressures you face!” Bieber wrote. “I know we don’t know each other but I’m so proud of the decision to withdraw.”
Along with a picture of Biles, Justin advised that “When what you normally love starts to steal your joy it’s important we take a step back to evaluate why.”
The “Peaches” singer went on to say that people thought he was crazy to step away from his 2017 Purpose Tour but said it was the best thing he could’ve ever done.
Have you ever had to step away from something you love to reevaluate your priorities?
Have you ever thought about a career in the airline industry? The Federal Aviation Administration is hiring and is looking to fill numerous air traffic control specialist positions. My guest is Jeffrey Vincent – Vice President of Air Traffic Services for the FAA
FAA has air traffic control specialist positions available. The FAA is launching a campaign to encourage more applications from women and person of color. Application process starts July 30th and closes August 2nd. For more information go here:
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It’s time to dish as all four of the girls are back for Ladies’ Night!
We talk about Nina’s bawdeee!! As she was living her best IG life on vacation in Mexico. Autumn Joi shares her thoughts on what’s happening with Simone Biles and the Olympic Games. Coka-Lani has lots to say about the beauty of some celebrities keeping their personal lives private, like Issa Rae. Ad me? I weigh in on everything… That’s what I do!
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has dropped out of a second competition this week because of mental health concerns. Biles’ high-profile decision coming after tennis superstar Naomi Osaka withdrew from The French Open in June for similar reasons. We look at how these elite athletes have moved all of us to take a look at how we view mental health.
Dominque Dawes, Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Founder, The Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy
Dr. Nicole Cutts, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
David Oliver, Head Coach, Men & Women’s Track and Field, Howard University
DC Police have arrested a Waldorf man for the murder of six-year-old Niyah Courtney nearly two weeks ago. Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee announced today that 22-year-old Marktwan Hargrave was taken into custody by D.C. Police and the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force Wednesday morning. He has been charged with first degree murder.
Contee also mentioned that 16 people, including Niyah’s father, Nico Griffin, were also indicted for federal drug crimes in the same community the little girl was shot.
That rare Wu-Tang album that Martin Shkreli spent big bucks for has been sold by the government.
If you remember, Shkreli is the guy that got convicted for jacking up the price of AIDS/cancer meds bought the only copy of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin by the Wu-Tang Clan for $2 million back in 2015.
In 2018, Shkreli was ordered by a judge to pay damages of $7,360,450. Feds already had $5,121.967.70. The sale of the rare album for an undisclosed amount to an anonymous person paid the remainder of Shkreli’s balance.
Do you think Wu-Tang should have been given back the album? Do you think Wu-Tang will try and buy it?
The accolades continue for The Weeknd. The Canadian-born singer is set to receive the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Honor at the first Black Music in Action Awards.
The Weeknd will receive his honor on September 23 and will honor musicians, music businesses that advocate social justice, and music executives.
Since last year, THe Weeknd has donated several million to causes like the Black Lives Matter Global Network, National Bail Out, Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Legal Defense Fund, COVID relief, and more.
Did you know The Weeknd was that generous?
Instagram announced today that its Reels function will support 60-second videos just like its rival, TikTok.
Also added was a captions sticker that helps a user transcribe audio to text making the app more user-friendly for the deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Before the update, you could only upload a 30-second video to Reels.
While Reels was adding 30 seconds to their platform, TikTok added two minutes to make it possible for three-minute posts.
Which do you prefer Reels or TikTok?
As the country begins to rise in cases again, many bars are taking extra precautions to slow the spread of the deadly virus. Many bars have begun requiring proof of a negative test or vaccination.
The New York Post reported “The San Francisco Bar Owner Alliance, which represents more than 500 bar owners in the area, said it changed its position this week on requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test due to a recent uptick in cases “among our staff members, especially those who are fully vaccinated.”
Tests must be from a 72 hour window for customers wishing to dine indoors, while outside guest will not need a test or vaccination.
“This decision is based solely on our need to protect our workers, customers and their families,” the group said in a statement. “However, we hope it might also influence some who have not yet received vaccinations to do so as soon as they are able.”
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In other major cities such as DC, Boston, and Bridgeport, they are beginning to take similar precautions for inside dining and bar use. While many states have fully reopened, business are allowed to set their own rules on mask and testing requirements.
Michael B. Jordan is currently developing a Black Superman limited series for HBO Max.
The limited series will follow Val-Zod and while the series is rolling, a Black Superman film is in development with JJ Abrams at the helm.
There has been some backlash about the idea of a Black Superman.
Whether the Black Panther star is going to star as Superman isn’t known, but he will definitely serve as producer.
Do you think HBO Max is doing a good job with its handling of DC characters?
Real Housewives of Atlanta newcomer Falynn Guobadia has announced that she’s “officially divorced” from Simon Guobadia, who is now co-star Porsha Williams’ fiance.
“I am officially divorced,” Falynn said on Instagram. “It’s a party. It’s a partyyy!!”
The announcement was made public in April, but to add an interesting twist, Porsha announced that she and Simon were “crazy in love.”
Although the storyline is going to be really intriguing, Falynn says that Porsha is not the cause of her and Simon’s divorce.
Do you think this whole thing is just a storyline for RHOA? Could you be friends with someone that got into a relationship with your ex?
Nelly’s concert at North Idaho’s State Fair may not happen if Duane Rasmussen and Rich Loudenback have anything to do with it. According to Rasmussen and Loudenback, Nelly’s music is “vulgar” and an email that has circulated says the fair board is “sacrificing its values for money from out-of-towners.”
Nelly is scheduled to perform on August 23rd in Coeur d’Alene. But Rev. Van Noy, pastor of Candlelight Christian Fellowship Church, says that he and Coeur d’Alene’s mayor Steve Widmyer, have been receiving calls saying Nelly is being discriminated against.
“This I find appalling! To judge a person based upon their ethnicity is condemned in Scripture and is an insult to our Creator,” said Van Noy. “I heard from panicked, frightened, broken, disturbed, and hurting persons — one of whom was wounded and crying — by what was perceived to be threats by ‘Conservatives and Christians on a mission to destroy.’”
Do you think Nelly’s suggestive lyrics of the past should keep him from performing at a State Fair?
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump is taking on Johnson & Johnson on behalf of members of the National Council of Negro Women. The suit accuses the company of marketing its talcum powder products to Black women since the 1990s while knowing those products could cause cancer.
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(Wednesday, July 28, 2021) – Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump is taking on Johnson & Johnson. Crump has filed a lawsuit against J & J on behalf of members of the National Council of Negro Women.
The suit accuses the company of marketing its talcum powder products to Black women since the 1990s while knowing those products could cause cancer.
“I would be remiss if I did not say exactly what this lawsuit is about. It is about the lives of our grandmothers, our mothers, our sisters, our daughters, our nieces, and our wives; and how they were sinisterly targeted by Johnson & Johnson,” Crump said at a news conference.
Several of the women spoke at the Tuesday press conference detailing their families’ use of the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products. Lydia Huston spoke about how her mother died in 2014 of ovarian cancer. “We had a routine and it involved hygiene, a very clean home, and a very clean body. And just like deodorant, soap, lotion, and toothpaste; talcum powder was a part of the daily routine that she had for over 30 years,” said Huston.
Johnson & Johnson has denied that its baby powder product causes cancer. Last year, an appellate court in Missouri upheld more than $2 billion in damages against J&J saying they company knew there was asbestos in its baby powder.
Getting in the back to school state of mind. Martha’s Table is hosting a back to school event July 31st in SE for thousands of DC families. I have the details you need to get free school supplies for your youngsters. My guest is Kim Ford – President & CEO of Martha’s Table
Martha’s Table is hosting a back to school event called Get Ready 4 School for 5k families in DC on Saturday, July 31st from 11am – 5pm at the Gateway Pavilion at 2700 MLK Avenue, SE. Free backpacks school supplies will be issued. For more information go here:
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Remember when your mother told you to fix your face? That wasn’t always a pleasant experience. Tracy Rookard has figured out a way for you to fix your face and the rest of you with her Naked Face body scrubs and creams. She joins me to talk about that and the business of beauty.
(Washington, DC) — The CDC is updating its mask guidance, recommending that vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas where there are high levels of infection. On a media call, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said this will help prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant. She said the vast majority of transmission is being spread among unvaccinated individuals, but there are some breakthrough cases. Walensky said, “vaccinating more Americans now is more urgent than ever.”
The CDC is also recommending that all students in kindergarten through 12th grade should wear masks when they return to schools this fall, including students who have been vaccinated. Walensky said students can return in-person with the proper prevention strategies.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection have given emotional accounts of the attack. They testified Tuesday that they were beaten as the mob of Donald Trump supporters overwhelmed them, broke through windows and doors and interrupted the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win. A new House committee is launching its probe with a focus on the law enforcement officers who protected lawmakers and the Capitol itself.. Officers testified with emotion that they felt they might well be killed. And they rebuked Republican lawmakers for resisting the investigation and playing down the violence of the mob.
Bobby Brown remembers his “little girl” today and always.
Six years ago Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away. As fans sadly recall, the only child of Brown and Whitney Houston died on July 26, 2015 at a hospice center in Atlanta. The news came six months after she was found unconscious in a bathtub at her home on the morning of Jan. 31. The young star remained in a coma until her death. The aspiring singer was 22 years old and passed away three years after her famous mother E Online reported.
The famous singer took o Instagram with a picture of his late daughter to honor her on the 6 year anniversary of her passing.
“Today we honor my baby girl for Bobbi Kristina Day in Atlanta and all over the world I thank you all for your love and support ❤️ Also happy bday to my grand daughter Nilaan who turned 12!
Mama A and Papa loves you”
Simone Biles was forced to withdraw from the women’s team gymnastic final on Tuesday for medical reasons, as the Russia Olympic Committee (ROC) took gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The ROC’s team of Vladislava Urazova, Viktoriia Listunova and Angelina Melnikova won with a score of 169.528, while Team USA took silver with 166.096 and Great Britain bronze with 164.096, CNN reported.
Biles withdrew from the final on Tuesday after leaving the arena to be attended to by the trainer.
During the first rotation of the team competition, performing her Amanar vault , Biles only managed one-and-a-half rotations and landed awkwardly — prompting gasps from onlookers in the Ariake Gymnastics Centre.
“Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue,” said a USA Gymnastics statement. “She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions. Thinking of you, Simone!”
Biles returned in her tracksuit before the second rotation to show support to her teammates and cheer them on.
Russia’s Listunova scored 14.166 for her flawless floor routine, growing the ROC’s lead to more than three points, followed by Melnikova who then scored 13.966 to seal the win and spark emotional celebrations with her teammates.
“I knew that it was depending on me and I was feeling overwhelming happiness and I knew I did it. I knew I had done my job,” Melnikova said of her floor routine.
“We still can’t believe it’s happening. The impossible is possible now … We worked extremely hard, we were basically in a closed training camp for a year and a half, working for this moment.”
