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Student loan changes under Trump focus on repayment, not forgiveness. Borrowers must act proactively to manage their debt.
East Baltimore drivers will soon see increased speed enforcement near local schools as the city rolls out two new speed cameras aimed at improving safety for students and residents. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced that enforcement will begin on or shortly after Monday at the following locations: The cameras will operate weekdays from […]
Kanye West has officially revealed the track list for his upcoming album Bully, doing so through a newly launched website that’s also selling physical editions of the project. The rollout was understated but intentional. The site offers vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, and box sets tied to the album, including a collectible set featuring the grills […]
Kwanzaa teaches Black folks that they are allowed to build meaning deliberately, community can be centered, and identity does not have to be mediated through whiteness.
Gmail To Let Users Change Their Email Addresses Without Losing Data Or Old Emails Google is finally allowing Gmail users to change their email addresses without losing their data. This long-awaited feature addresses a common frustration for users who have been stuck with outdated or unprofessional email addresses created years ago. Previously, Gmail users who […]
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are pushing back against his prison sentence, accusing the judge who oversaw the case of unfairly influencing the outcome. According to TMZ, Combs’ legal team has filed an appeal seeking to overturn his 50-month federal sentence, handed down just months after he was convicted on two counts of violating the […]
Missy Elliott is taking a moment to show gratitude after reaching a milestone no other female rapper has achieved. The Virginia native has officially become the first woman in hip-hop history to earn six consecutive platinum studio albums, a run that cements her legacy as one of the genre’s most influential artists. Following the news, […]
Xania Monet is addressing the backlash surrounding her rise in music, directly and unapologetically, in a new song aimed at her critics. Released Friday, December 19, “Say My Name With Respect” features the AI-generated singer responding to growing skepticism about her place in the industry. Monet was created using artificial intelligence by Mississippi poet Telisha ‘Nikki’ Jones, and her […]
Wes Moore has signed a new executive order aimed at tackling Maryland’s rising energy bills and pushing for long-term affordability across the state. The order, titled Building an Affordable and Reliable Energy Future, is designed to address what Moore calls a system that no longer works for consumers. He pointed to outdated policies, an aging power grid, […]
Trump Declares Christmas Eve And December 26 As Federal Holidays For 2025 President Donald Trump has issued an executive order declaring Christmas Eve (December 24) and December 26 as federal holidays for 2025. This decision means federal agencies will be closed, and employees will be excused from duty on these days, in addition to the […]
Federal and local authorities say multiple drug trafficking operations have been shut down in West Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood, months after a deadly mass overdose drew national attention to the area. On Friday, the DEA and Baltimore Police Department announced the takedown of three alleged drug organizations they say were operating in the neighborhood following a joint investigation that […]
Cardi B has fans doing a double take after suggesting she might not be in a rush to return to the United States following a recent trip overseas. During an Instagram Live session from Saudi Arabia, the rapper shared her experience in the country and hinted that she’s seriously enjoying life there. So much so, that she […]