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5 Things I Learned After Signing Up for a Tinder Account
I will admit that I am late to the game when it comes to Tinder. I heard about it when it first popped on the scene, and I have friends who have had some success using the dating app, but I was still hesitant to use it for myself. Some people had told me that…
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ICE Raids Continue: Agents Target Southern California Businesses
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are continuing the business of cracking down on undocumented immigrant workers and the employers that hire them. The latest targets of federal immigration audits are businesses in the Los Angeles area. The Los Angeles Times reports that after a five-day operation that ended Thursday, ICE issued audit notices to more…
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Mueller Grand Jury Indicts Russians Accused of Interfering With 2016 Election
A federal grand jury impaneled by special counsel Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russians and three Russian entities Friday for their alleged roles in interfering with the 2016 presidential election. A statement from the special counsel’s office said that the defendants are “accused of violating U.S. criminal laws in order to interfere with U.S. elections and…
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Vindication: Jury Awards the Family of Korryn Gaines More Than $37,000,000 in Damages
A Maryland jury has awarded the family of Korryn Gaines more than $37 million in damages in their civil lawsuit against Baltimore County for the death of Gaines, who was shot to death by a police officer in August 2016. The six-woman jury found that both Gaines and her son, Kodi—who was injured during the…
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Steve Bannon Was Questioned for 20 Hours This Week in the Mueller Investigation: Report
Former Donald Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon was interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller for 20 hours over the course of multiple days this week as part of the investigation into the possible collusion between the president’s campaign and Russia, as well as other issues tied to that investigation. NBC News reports that in addition…
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Stop Sticking Fruit in Your Vagina
Believe me, I understand the allure of wanting your coochie to taste and smell good.
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Viola Davis Says Pay Her Like You Pay White Women
Viola Davis is sick of Hollywood’s shit. The accomplished actress is a Juilliard graduate who has won an Oscar, a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Award, a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy, five SAG Awards and two Tonys. She has been called “the black Meryl Streep,” but when it comes to job…
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’90s Group Portrait Talks Comeback, Premieres New Single in Time for Valentine’s Day
In the early ’90s, R&B group Portrait held it down with the likes of Shai, Silk, SWV and Jodeci with their hit singles “Here We Go Again” and “Honey Dip,” as well as their soulful cover of the top Bee Gees hit “How Deep Is Your Love.” Now they are back, better than ever, with…
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Is Ulta Repackaging and Reselling Used Makeup to Consumers? A New Lawsuit Says Yes
A new lawsuit filed in Chicago last week alleges that beauty giant Ulta has been repackaging and reselling used makeup to its unsuspecting customers for years. Attorney Tom Zimmerman told ABC7, “It is widespread knowledge that this practice has been occurring at Ulta for years.” Zimmerman represents Meghan Devries, a Chicago woman who works in…
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Today Is Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday—and a Good Time to Remind You He Did Not Free the Slaves
Monday is the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, who was born Feb. 12, 1809, in Kentucky. He was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lauded as one of this nation’s best and brightest leaders, Lincoln is often credited with freeing the slaves through his Emancipation Proclamation.…
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