by Kandiss Edwards January 24, 2026 House Bill 1013 referenced local restaurants, personalities, and the way lemon pepper flavors have been embraced statewide. A Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make lemon pepper the official state chicken wing flavor. State Representative Eric Bell took a moment from proposing expansions to the HOPE scholarship and…
by Kandiss Edwards January 23, 2026 Zennjet was created to help travelers who carry prescription medications navigate complex international laws. Brittney Griner is turning lemons into lemonade as co-founder of a new travel membership service called Zennjet. Zennjet was created to help travelers who carry prescription medications navigate complex international laws and avoid legal trouble….
by Kandiss Edwards January 23, 2026 Mattel announced the doll is the newest addition to its Barbie Inspiring Women collection. Opal Lee, the Texas-born activist known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” will have a Barbie made in her image. Mattel announced the doll is the newest addition to its Barbie Inspiring Women collection. The collectible…
by Kandiss Edwards January 22, 2026 The Ryan Coogler-directed vampire horror was recognized in every category for which it was eligible. The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced Jan. 22, with a broad slate of films recognized across acting, directing, and technical categories. Sinners emerged as the most nominated film of the year,…
by Kandiss Edwards January 17, 2026 The agreement formalizes an ongoing relationship between Rae’s Hoorae and Paramount. Issa Rae has signed a three-year first-look film and television production deal with Paramount. Under the agreement, Rae will develop film and television projects through her production company, Hoorae Film & Television. The David Ellison-run Paramount will receive…
by Kandiss Edwards January 17, 2026 Reid isn’t the only one tired of Smith and his remarks. Joy Reid is the latest journalist to criticize Stephen A. Smith over his public remarks that often land outside of the realm of sports. She is also challenging his public disrespect and inclination to react passively toward conservative…
by Kandiss Edwards January 16, 2026 Adult passengers may pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID. The Transportation Security Administration will launch a new identity verification service, TSA ConfirmID, on Feb. 1. Under the program, adult passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, passport, or another…
by Kandiss Edwards January 16, 2026 The Fried Chicken Candle is created by Gohar World, a design brand known for unique and playful household objects that reinterpret everyday items. Major retailer Bloomingdale’s is selling a novelty home décor item that blends food culture with design: the Gohar Fried Chicken Candle. The candle is modeled to…
by Kandiss Edwards January 15, 2026 Faculty members and students at LSU say the issue is creating uncertainty around how AI tools should be handled in coursework. Students at Louisiana State University are navigating a rising number of academic integrity reviews tied to the use of artificial intelligence. Faculty members and students at LSU say…
by Kandiss Edwards January 15, 2026 Pierce-Sherrod followed in her father’s footsteps continuing the legacy of Chicago’s famous Harold’s Chicken Shack. Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, the chief executive officer of Harold’s Chicken Shack and daughter of the restaurant’s founder, has died. She was 55. Pierce-Sherrod’s death was confirmed by her family in a statement, the Chicago Tribune…
