Author: Gesi Lloyd

A man rammed a vehicle through the entrance of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan,  Today, driving down an interior hallway before security personnel opened fire and killed him. The vehicle caught fire during the incident. None of the 140 children enrolled in the synagogue’s early childhood center were injured, and the one security guard struck by the vehicle was expected to recover. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the attacker drove through a set of exterior doors and proceeded down the hallway with deliberate intent. Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators showed the vehicle moving with clear purpose through…

Millions of Africans living abroad have built financial stability in their adopted countries while holding onto a longer-term vision: returning home with enough resources to live well and leave something meaningful behind. The challenge is rarely a shortage of capital. It is knowing how to deploy it wisely across borders that feel increasingly distant the longer you are away. The diaspora investor’s real obstacles Three barriers define the experience of most diaspora investors attempting to build wealth in African markets. The first is currency. Exchange rate swings can quietly erase months of gains, but they also create windows of opportunity.…

Lauryn Hill is managing two significant legal developments at once. The New Jersey Division of Taxation has filed two active liens against the Grammy-winning singer, and separately, her former Fugees bandmate Pras Michel has voluntarily dropped the lawsuit he filed against her in 2024. The two matters are unrelated but together paint a complicated picture for one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures heading into the spring. New Jersey filed nearly $900,000 in tax liens against Hill According to official state records, New Jersey filed two separate liens against Hill. The first covers an unpaid debt of $133,246. The second is…

The legal dispute between Ray J and the Kardashian family took a sharp turn this week after Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner filed sworn declarations denying his central allegations. Ray J responded by calling their statements outright false, and his mother, Sonja Norwood, stepped forward with a public challenge of her own directed at Jenner. The conflict centers on the 2007 release of a sex tape recorded by Kim Kardashian and Ray J in 2003 during a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The tape was distributed by Vivid Entertainment, which has maintained that it obtained the recording from a…

Jonathan Allen is heading to Cincinnati, and the backstory makes this one of the more unusual signings of the 2026 NFL offseason. The defensive tackle agreed to a two-year deal with the Bengals worth $26 million and up to $28 million through incentives, according to multiple reports. Allen, 31, was released by the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday after being cut for salary cap reasons. Most Bengals fans remember Allen for something that happened long before this deal. In November 2020, Allen and defensive end Montez Sweat converged on Joe Burrow during a game against Washington, and Burrow suffered a season-ending…

Chipotle is giving tattooed customers something to smile about this Friday. The chain is bringing back its buy-one-get-one promotion on March 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating locations across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France and Germany. The catch is simple: show up with a tattoo. The offer covers permanent ink, temporary tattoos and even drawn-on designs, with restaurant staff making the final call on what counts. Customers can redeem up to five free menu items per check, with each free item requiring the purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value. How a meme…

Rep. Jim Clyburn announced Today that he will run for reelection this November, pushing back against a wave of Democratic retirements and a growing chorus within the party calling for new blood in leadership. The 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat made the announcement at the state party headquarters in Columbia, telling a room of supporters he was physically capable and politically ready to serve another term. Clyburn framed his decision around a sense of obligation rather than personal ambition. He pointed to the Constitution’s preamble as the foundation of his reasoning, describing the pursuit of a more perfect union as work…

The NCAA rolled out a new public service announcement Today as part of its Draw the Line campaign, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the harassment student-athletes face because of sports betting. The timing was deliberate. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the new spot will run throughout March Madness, the tournament that generates the most betting activity in American sports. Harassment tied to sports betting is getting worse The numbers behind the campaign are difficult to dismiss. A recent NCAA study found that nearly half of Division I men’s basketball players have experienced online, verbal or physical…

The viewing experience on YouTube may soon feel longer for millions of people watching on their televisions. The platform has approved a new advertising format that allows 30 second ads that viewers cannot skip when streaming on smart TVs and other big screen devices. For users who rely on the free version of the service, the change could signal a tougher ad environment as Google deepens its advertising strategy across one of the internet’s most popular platforms. YouTube expands ads for the big screen YouTube has become a dominant source of entertainment on television screens. Many viewers now stream creator…

The Trump administration is weighing a temporary pause on a century old shipping rule as officials search for ways to slow rising gasoline and oil prices across the United States. The policy under review centers on the Jones Act, a law that governs how goods move between American ports. The White House is considering issuing a 30 day waiver that would allow foreign vessels to transport fuel and other essential commodities along domestic shipping routes. Officials familiar with the discussions say the proposal remains under development, but it reflects growing concern inside Washington about the economic ripple effects of rising…