OAKLAND, Calif. — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slated to announce his vice-presidential pick Tuesday at a time when his campaign has gained some early traction with voters but appears to be short on cash. His “Team Kennedy” campaign raised $29 million in February but spend $22 million of it, so ended the month with just over $5 million, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission. A Super PAC has also been raising money on his behalf. Called American Values 2024, it raised $4.2 million in February and spent nearly $9 million, leaving it with $18.5 million. His campaign has told USA…
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When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the debate around abortion rights in America exploded. Democrats and Republicans campaigned on access to the procedure in pivotal midterm races. And advocates trying to protect abortion have since notched victories with ballot measures in half a dozen states − even in deep red areas. Now, the Supreme Court’s handling of abortion will again collide with an election tied to reproductive rights. As the court weighs whether to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Tuesday, an election 700 miles south in Alabama could test the influence of similar debates on 2024 state and national…
Uber has launched a new service to assist parents on-the-go and it’s a total game changer. The ride-sharing company has teamed up with car seat company, Nuna, to provide Nuna RAVA car seats for families in need of transportation in New York City and Los Angeles. Uber Car Seat rides remove the burden of having to lug around a child’s chair when trying to get around town. The seats are immediately available for children between 5 and 65 pounds in the two cities, but only one per ride. If you’re interested in booking a family ride, Uber is offering $10 off two…
The independent board that oversees content moderation of Facebook owner Meta is urging the company to loosen restrictions on “shaheed,” arguing the blanket ban on the Arabic word which has been used to praise acts of violence has led to widespread censorship of millions of users from Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. Under its current policy, Meta removes “shaheed” when it’s used in reference to people it classifies as dangerous. That “blunt method” is “overbroad and disproportionately restricts freedom of expression and civic discourse,” by disregarding the word’s linguistic complexity and its many uses, and treating it instead as the equivalent of the…
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed Tuesday into the Patapsco River after it was struck by a large cargo ship. The bridge’s collapse has prompted huge emergency response, with the Baltimore City Fire Department describing the collapse as a mass-casualty incident, and rescue crews searching for seven people in the river. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency. Baltimore Mayor Brendon Scott said on X that he was aware of the incident and was en route to the bridge. “Emergency personnel are on scene, and efforts are underway,” he said. The 1.6 mile, 4-lane bridge named for the…
Millions of Americans like Adam Garber and his 5-year-old daughter ride a bus to work and school. But nowadays, it’s not just a regular weekday public transit commute. Instead of worrying if they will arrive on time, they worry if they will make it safely on the bus – or come home alive. “I feel like I have to be ready to grab her,” says Garber, 41, of Philadelphia. “I can’t enjoy her happiness, because I’m worried.” Across the U.S., headlines fuel that fear: In recent months, shootings on buses or at bus stops have led to deaths or serious…
Verydarkman heavy and strict bail condition has surfaced online. It should be noted that the notorious activist called out Bobrisky last week, claiming that lawmakers and senators are employing his services. It was also claimed that he was detained by police for allegedly cyberbullying Tonto Dikeh. A Facebook blogger known as Dr Queen Rita Ayemiomo TV came to the site to discuss the supposed bail restrictions. It is said that in order for Verydarkman to be released, he need a property owner in abuja or business with a government seal. He will be required to present his one-year international passport as…
BALTIMORE − The Francis Scott Key Bridge − a major span critical to East Coast shipping − collapsed early Tuesday after it was struck by a large cargo ship, prompting a massive emergency response for at least seven people in the water. The Baltimore City Fire Department described the collapse as a mass-casualty incident. “We received several 911 calls at around 1:30 a.m., that a vessel struck the Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the collapse,” Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department, told Reuters. “This is currently a mass casualty incident and we are searching for seven…
Nigerian singer Portable’s wife has issued a warning to socialite Bobrisky after he criticized her sons and her husband. The incident follows a heated exchange between Portable and Bobrisky, where they insulted each other over an unspecified matter. During a feud, Portable’s wife warned Bobrisky not to insult or mention her sons, as she would not tolerate such behavior. The wife of Nigerian artistes Portable has given a severe warning to socialite Bobrisky after the latter called out her sons and husband. This follows a heated confrontation between Portable and Bobrisky, in which both hurled insults at each other about an undisclosed issues. During this…
by MARISA MENDEZ Published on: Mar 26, 2024, 12:00 AM PDT 1 Finesse2Tymes has more than a few words for Wack 100 after the Los Angeles native publicized his mother’s ongoing legal troubles. In a series of Instagram posts on Saturday (March 23), the executive shared a mugshot of the Memphis native’s mother and taunted him over the money-laundering charges she is currently negotiating. “WARNING @1finesse2tymes IS IN A DESPERATE SITUATION,” his first post read. “HE NEEDS TO CLEAR HIS MOMMA OF THESE CHARGES. HEY BOZO TAKE DAT 100K U HAD ON ME AND PUT ITNTO YA MOMMAS BAIL or LEGAL ..STREETS…
Fat Joe wants to help the people of Haiti amid a longstanding crisis in the country that has been further exacerbated by escalating gang violence. Addressing his followers in an Instagram Live on Saturday (March 23), Joey Crack urged those watching to get involved while also sharing his theory about why there’s an issue in the first place. “What’s going on right now in my mind is Haiti,” he began. “And I been home just watching Haiti. And so to me, I got a feeling — just a conspiracy — that Haiti doesn’t get the help it deserves because it is…
Actress Dayo Amusa criticizes Lagos state event organizers for naming Bobrisky as the “best-dressed female” at the March 24 event. A Nigerian transgender woman in an all-black ensemble was awarded N1 million as the “best-dressed female.” Amusa shared an online video stating she had to stage a walkout after Bobrisky was announced as the winner of the best-dressed female guest. Actress Dayo Amusa has lambasted the organizers of an event in Lagos state on Sunday, March 24, for choosing Bobrisky as the event’s ”best-dressed female”. As the ”best-dressed female,” the Nigerian transgender dressed in an all-black attire received a N1 million cheque. Amusa…
The Hip Hop industry is fraught with feuds and beefs, and sometimes it’s hard to determine their origins. However, in an unusual scenario, Meek Mill has stated that even he doesn’t know why he and Kanye West are embroiled in a feud. From controversies, diss tracks, and Twitter call-outs, the pair have been trading shots for a while. So, what truly happened between Meek Mill and Kanye West? Let’s peel back the layers to uncover the truth behind the headlines and of course, social media spats.
Just when you thought you had enough, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are in your news feed once again. Travis Kelce is living the life that every couch potato Monday morning quarterback could ever dream of. He is one of the greatest to ever play his position, has back-to-back Super Bowl wins, and a successful podcast with his also Hall of Fame brother. Also, he is in a relationship with the most popular musician arguably, of all time. The younger of the Kelce duo was seen soaking up his time with girlfriend Taylor Swift, as the couple seemed to be enjoying the…
Real Madrid sensation Vinicius Junior couldn’t hold back the tears after being repeatedly asked about racism ahead of Brazil’s friendly with Spain. Vinicius faced the press on Monday ahead of a blockbuster friendly clash between his home nation and the country he has lived in since 2018. Spain has, however, also been the setting of countless incidents of racist abuse aimed in his direction, prompting some reporters to question him on the subject. The 23-year-old was unable to hide his emotion and broke down in tears, calling for the end of “suffering for black people” before being met with applause. In…
New York Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg has been accused of ‘ghosting and neglecting’ his family amid his partner of 19-years filing for divorce. Shanga Forsbeg, wife of Emil and mother of his two children, wrote a lengthy statement on social media accusing the NYRB midfielder of a multitude of things, announcing at the end that she is filing for a divorce. ‘We will part ways. Words I thought I would never utter after two children and 19 years together and that still feel unreal,” she wrote on Instagram in Swedish. “‘I have loved you more than anything and always supported…
A three-storey building in Kyiv has been badly damaged, Ukrainian officials say, as the city comes under renewed Russian attack. They said two ballistic missiles were intercepted, but seven people were injured as debris fell. Explosions were heard across the Ukrainian capital and a column of smoke was seen rising in the east. The city’s mayor urged residents to immediately take cover as the attack came virtually without warning. Moments before the explosions the Ukrainian air force warned in a message on Telegram that a missile was flying towards the city. It is unusual to have such attacks without an…
An executive of the cryptocurrency firm Binance has escaped from custody in Nigeria, the authorities there say. Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan dual national, was arrested in February with his US colleague Tigran Gambaryan. Their detention came as the Nigerian authorities investigated alleged wrongdoing by Binance. Nigeria said that Mr Anjarwalla fled the country with a “smuggled passport”, but a family source has said he had left by “by lawful means”. The country is now “working with Interpol for an international arrest warrant on the suspect”, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) said in a statement. Binance has not…
Senegal’s ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba has called the opposition’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye to concede victory in Sunday’s presidential election, a government official said. Unofficial results showed that Mr Faye had a strong lead over Mr Ba. Mr Faye had been in prison 10 days before the vote and campaigned on the promise of radical change. Official results are expected in the coming days from the election which was originally due last month. The vote followed months of political turmoil in one of Africa’s most stable democracies, after outgoing President Macky Sall tried to postpone the election until December. Several…