Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies
Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies Groundbreaking musician Sly Stone has died after a battle with lung disease. The pioneering and charismatic leader of the band that bore his name, Sly & the Family Stone, was age 82, his family announced on Monday, June 9. Known for breaking racial and gender barriers in music, Stone’s innovative sound and enduring hits like “Everyday People” and “Family Affair” catapulted him to stardom starting in the 1970s. Born Sylvester Stewart in Texas in 1943, he forever became known as Sly after a young classmate misspelled his name. He soon became a music prodigy in California, where…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Deported Maryland Father, Indicted After Unexpected US Return: Reports Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Deported Maryland Father, Indicted After Unexpected US Return: Reports
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Deported Maryland Father, Indicted After Unexpected US Return: Reports "Maryland Man" Kilmar Abrego Garcia is coming home — only to face criminal charges, according to multiple reports. Abrego Garcia, who has become a national flashpoint following his mistaken deportation to an El Salvador super-prison, is heading back to the US, reports state. However, he will face criminal charges for allegedly transporting undocumented migrants in the US upon his return.  "Now, after months of delay and secrecy, they're bringing him back, not to correct their error but to prosecute him. This shows that they were playing games with the court all along," Abrego Garcia's…
It's Alvin: First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Hurricane Season Forms It's Alvin: First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Hurricane Season Forms
It's Alvin: First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Hurricane Season Forms This story has been updated. The first tropical storm of the 2025 hurricane season has formed. Tropical Depression One-E strengthened to become Tropical Storm Alvin late Thursday morning, May 29. It's packing 40 mph sustained winds and is located in the eastern Pacific, about 800 miles south of the southern tip of California. The Atlantic hurricane season starts on Sunday, June 1, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. The eastern Pacific hurricane season began Thursday, May 15, and also runs through Nov. 30. Meteorologists expect Alvin to intensify through Friday, May 30, with the potential …
These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals
These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals With Democrats not holding power in either the executive or legislative branches, questions abound as to how the party can rebound, and who is best to lead them there. A new poll sheds some light. A Co/efficient survey conducted from Wednesday, May 7 to Friday, May 9 asked 1,462 likely voters who they view as the “face” of the Democratic Party: Here are the top finishers: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 26 percent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, 12 percent Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 8 percent Former Vice President Kamala Harris, 6 percent Former Transportation Sec. Pete …
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
Trump Reverses $5B NY Wind Halt After $50M Weekly Loss, Whale Claims Debunked Trump Reverses $5B NY Wind Halt After $50M Weekly Loss, Whale Claims Debunked
Trump Reverses $5B NY Wind Halt After $50M Weekly Loss, Whale Claims Debunked The Trump administration has reversed its highly controversial stop-work order on the Empire Wind 1 project, allowing construction of New York’s largest offshore wind farm to resume, officials announced Monday, May 19. The $5 billion project, spearheaded by Norwegian energy giant Equinor, had already completed more than 30 percent of construction — including seabed foundations and a Brooklyn terminal — when Interior Secretary Doug Burgum halted work on April 16, citing "flawed science." That claim, echoed in a Fox News report and Burgum’s social media post, was not supported by any released…
Nationwide Recall Issued For These Packaged Food Products Nationwide Recall Issued For These Packaged Food Products
Nationwide Recall Issued For These Packaged Food Products A nationwide recall has been issued for a variety of packaged food items due to the presence of undeclared allergens, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products were sold through a national distributor and may still be in consumer pantries, prompting an urgent alert for those with dietary sensitivities. The company behind the recall, based in Texas, flagged a labeling issue discovered during a routine internal audit. The packaging error affected products distributed between Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 and Friday, May 10, 2025. Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to…
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks America reached a grim milestone this week as the number of confirmed measles cases across the country has soared past 1,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 1,001 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by 31 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 14 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 93 percent of cases (928 of 1,001) linked to outbreaks,…
Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY A new recall has been issued for a popular baked bean product distributed to retailers in more than 20 states. The beans, made by Vietti Food Group and sold under the Yellowstone brand, are being pulled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the product contains undeclared soy, posing a risk to individuals with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity. Consuming the affected product could lead to serious or life-threatening reactions, the FDA said. The recall involves 15-ounce cans of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans wi…
Ravens Release Kicker Justin Tucker Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe By NFL Ravens Release Kicker Justin Tucker Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe By NFL
Ravens Release Kicker Justin Tucker Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe By NFL The most accurate kicker in NFL history is without a job. On Monday afternoon, the Baltimore Ravens confirmed that Justin Tucker was being released as the kicker faces mounting claims of sexual assault. "Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances," Ravens Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement. "Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker."  A total of 16 massage therapists from eight Baltimore-area spas have accused Tucker of improper conduct. All say Tu…
Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress, Dies After Long Illness Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress, Dies After Long Illness
Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress, Dies After Long Illness Ruth Buzzi, the life-long comedienne best known for her role on "Rowan & Martin Laugh-In," has died, her family announced on Facebook. She was 88.  Buzzi, born in Rhode Island but raised in Stonington, Connecticut, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012 and suffered a stroke in 2022. She died peacefully in her sleep while in hospice care, her family wrote on Facebook.  July 24, 1936 – May 1, 2025 Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas. She was in hospice care for... Posted by Ruth Buzzi on Friday, May 2, 2025 Forbes wrote that Buzzi began h…
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NY A voluntary recall has been issued for certain batches of a widely sold apple juice brand, according to an alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The juice was distributed across 28 states and comes in clear, round glass bottles with white metal screw-top lids packaged in four 10-ounce bottles per pack (six packs per case).  The recall was initiated due to concerns that were not detailed in the FDA’s official notice, but the agency classified the situation as a Class II recall, meaning use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. …