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  • Texas Man Tries to Surprise His Ex With Gifts, Only to Allegedly Shoot Her Current Boo Dead

    Texas Man Tries to Surprise His Ex With Gifts, Only to Allegedly Shoot Her Current Boo Dead

    Shiateek Wilson, of Texas, reportedly hid in his ex’s closet with gifts. But when she returned home with her new boyfriend, things turned fatal.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 29, 2025
  • Ex-Avis Worker Accused of Stealing 47 Cars From Syracuse Airport…and It Gets a Lot Worse

    Ex-Avis Worker Accused of Stealing 47 Cars From Syracuse Airport…and It Gets a Lot Worse

    An ex-Avis worker is accused of stealing nearly 50 cars from the Syracuse airport and renting them out in a wild side hustle. Now, he’s wanted by police.

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    Angela Wilson






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    October 27, 2025
  • The Unbelievable Reason This Uber Eats Dad Kept Working— Even After His Disabled Son Vanished Mid-Delivery

    The Unbelievable Reason This Uber Eats Dad Kept Working— Even After His Disabled Son Vanished Mid-Delivery

    A Florida man reportedly took his Uber Eats rating very seriously when he continued delivering orders, despite his special needs son going missing.

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    Angela Wilson






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    October 23, 2025
  • A Charlotte Man Shot a Stranger’s Toddler in the Back, His Reasoning Will Infuriate You

    A Charlotte Man Shot a Stranger’s Toddler in the Back, His Reasoning Will Infuriate You

    James Raeford, 39, reportedly admitted to shooting a toddler in the back because his dad “parked too close to his vehicle.”

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 23, 2025
  • The Heartbreaking Story of the Texas 12-Year-Old Who Came Home to Learn His Parents Moved…Without Him

    The Heartbreaking Story of the Texas 12-Year-Old Who Came Home to Learn His Parents Moved…Without Him

    Erica Sanders and her boyfriend, Keven Adams, of Texas, allegedly moved out while her 12-year-old was at school. Now, they’re facing felony charges.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 22, 2025
  • The Now-Grown Man Who Inspired Tupac’s ‘Brenda’s Got a Baby’ 1992 Classic Breaks His Silence in Fascinating Update 

    The Now-Grown Man Who Inspired Tupac’s ‘Brenda’s Got a Baby’ 1992 Classic Breaks His Silence in Fascinating Update 

    Tupac Shakur’s “Brenda’s Got a Baby” wasn’t just a song, it was Davonn Hodge’s life. Now, he’s breaking his silence in a fascinating update.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 20, 2025
  • You Won’t Believe How Much Prison Time This Michigan Black Woman is Facing For Using Food Stamps to Fund Her Bakery

    You Won’t Believe How Much Prison Time This Michigan Black Woman is Facing For Using Food Stamps to Fund Her Bakery

    A Michigan baker refused a plea deal after allegedly misusing over $20K in SNAP benefits to fund her bakery. Now, she’s looking at serious jail time.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 16, 2025
  • Young GOP Leaders ‘Joke’ About Slavery and Hitler, Drop ‘N-Word’ in Group Texts—Guess What Happened Next  

    Young GOP Leaders ‘Joke’ About Slavery and Hitler, Drop ‘N-Word’ in Group Texts—Guess What Happened Next  

    These young GOP leaders probably thought no one would see their comments about rape, slavery and genocide.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 16, 2025
  • A Deep Dive Into D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s Heartbreaking Love Story

    A Deep Dive Into D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s Heartbreaking Love Story

    Angie Stone died on March 1, and seven months later, her ex and child’s father D’Angelo also died. Here’s a deep dive into their untold love story.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 15, 2025
  • The Terrifying Reason FBI Locked Up an 11-Year-Old Black Florida Boy

    The Terrifying Reason FBI Locked Up an 11-Year-Old Black Florida Boy

    A video of a handcuffed Jesse McIntyre, a Florida 11-year-old, is going viral after the FBI arrested him.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 14, 2025
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