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EntertainmentPresley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27
EntertainmentResurfaced Prison Calls Between Gypsy Rose and Ryan Anderson Reignite Online Debate
Politics & PowerICE Officer Shoots DoorDash Driver During Austin Traffic Stop
WellnessPatrick Clancy Opens Up About Losing His Three Children and Moving Forward After Mistrial
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EntertainmentNew Found Glory Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dies at 45 Following Cancer Battle
Chad Gilbert, guitarist and co-founder of New Found Glory, has died at 45 after a prolonged cancer battle, according to a statement from his family and band.
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Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams Carted Off After Non-Contact Hamstring Injury
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was carted to the locker room after a non-contact right hamstring injury. Further evaluation will determine the severity.
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Kulture SportzFrom Quitting to the 53-Man Roster
Undrafted rookie cornerback Malcolm DeWalt IV secured a spot on the Atlanta Falcons' 53-man roster over eight players with more NFL experience. DeWalt had walked away from football in college before returning to the sport at Akron.
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Kulture AfricaUN envoy visits displaced communities in eastern DR Congo
UN staffs traveled to Kimoka in North Kivu on Friday, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an area controlled by M23 rebels, to assess the situation of returnees and their living conditions in conflict-affected areas, as the country also faces its worst Ebola outbreak.
Politics & PowerCBC Strategizes on Black Voting Power Ahead of Midterms
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus gathered in Washington, D.C., for their annual conference to address voting rights and campaign strategy ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. U.S. Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana urged attendees to channel their emotions into civic action during the opening day of the convening. The strategy discussions reflect ongoing efforts by Black lawmakers to protect voting influence nationwide, according to Capital B.
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Kulture SportzA Rookie Back Lightens the Load
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black out-carried All-Pro Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, part of a planned effort to lighten the veteran's load. Coach Kyle Shanahan praised Black's preparation after the 27-7 win over the Rams.
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MusicKendrick Lamar Helped AZ Chike Shape “No Rest for the Wicked”
AZ Chike said Kendrick Lamar offered sequencing advice that helped shape No Rest for the Wicked.
Kulture SportzBurna Boy to Headline NFL Halftime Show in Paris
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy is set to perform at the halftime show for the NFL's inaugural contest in Paris. As reported by Music In Africa, the milestone event highlights the expanding global reach of both Afrobeats and professional American football.
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Kulture AfricaEfe Irele’s Before Midnight leads this weekend’s watchlist
BellaNaija spotlights Before Midnight, a new Nollywood film starring Efe Irele, Timini Egbuson, Najite Dede and Michael Ejoor.
HBCUBenedict Scholars Join National Fellowship
Three Benedict College students were selected for the inaugural HBCU Fellowship Cohort of the National Black Empowerment Council, making Benedict the only South Carolina HBCU represented. The fellowship offers professional networking, leadership development and cross-sector engagement.
BusinessVenus Williams Goes Home Design
Venus Williams unveiled a nearly 200-piece furniture and decor collaboration with Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids. The collection launched September 15 and draws on tennis-inspired geometry and Italian design influences.
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Kulture SportzKaepernick on the NFL and Jay-Z
Colin Kaepernick claimed on a podcast that NFL owners approached him first to lead the league's social justice efforts before turning to Jay-Z after he declined. Kaepernick said the move was designed to end player protests.
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