by Sharelle B. McNair February 13, 2026 Data from the federal Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) and HHS reveal roughly $621 million in back child support payments have been collected, including nine collections of more than $300,000 since its 1998 establishment. The Trump Administration is reinstating a 30-year-old law that revokes passports for parents…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 13, 2026 Pardons were granted to five former NFL players—Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, and the late Dr. Billy Cannon. President Trump has pardoned five former NFL players: Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, Joe Klecko, and the late Billy Cannon. White House Pardon Czar, Alice…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 13, 2026 Kennesaw State University is leading Georgia’s higher-education push into artificial intelligence with its newest degree program. Kennesaw State University is leading Georgia’s push into the AI era within higher education, becoming the first in the state to launch a bachelor’s degree focused on artificial intelligence. Announced Feb. 10, the…
by Kandiss Edwards February 13, 2026 The median retirement savings balance rises to $40,000 for workers with a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), IRA, or similar account. Most U.S. workers have independently saved less than $1,000 for retirement, according to a new report. Data from the National Institute on Retirement Security reveal that the…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 13, 2026 The annual event will celebrate the city’s African, Caribbean, Hispanic, and Latin communities. The second annual Culture Fest by the Atlanta Hawks will take place Feb. 20, when the team hosts the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena. The team announced that the event will be an…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 13, 2026 This is lowest level of optimism recorded since Gallup began tracking the question nearly two decades ago. A new poll shows Americans’ optimism about the future has dropped to a record low, underscoring the growing feeling of doom across the country in recent years. A new Gallup poll found…
Roomies, y’all already know Lori Harvey keeps a good, foine man! But when it comes to women moving gracefully and finding their prince charming, Lori is definitely ultimate cheerleader. That’s exactly the energy she had when TikTok star Amani Wortham shared her engagement news. Amani first went viral two years ago when she spilled about…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 12, 2026 Does Cardi B’s cameo during Bad Bunny’s halftime show counts as a performance? Cardi B’s brief on-screen appearance dancing during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show has sparked a major dispute in the online prediction-betting world. A formal complaint filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) centers on…
by Mitti Hicks February 12, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) received more than 220,000 applicants and hired more than 12,000 agents so far. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are airing some of their internal grievances on Reddit. Many of them are accusing the agency of failing to honor its promise of…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 12, 2026 The haircare line is all about hair growth and length retention. Cardi B is expanding her entrepreneurial bag, with her latest business focused on booty-length hair. The Bronx rapper may be known for her vibrant looks and provocative lyrics, but the former reality star is also an avid business…
