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    Celeste Rivas' death probe continues, no charges filed yet

    Los Angeles authorities continue examining the death of teenager Celeste Rivas after her remains were found inside a Tesla belonging to musician d4vd, though investigators have yet to establish how she died or whether criminal activity occurred. The police department stated on November 6 that...
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    Lil Uzi Vert lawsuit dismissed after plaintiff drops case

    A former employee's harassment lawsuit against Lil Uzi Vert was withdrawn last week with prejudice, preventing any future refiling of the same claims. The anonymous plaintiff had accused the rapper of inappropriate conduct and exploitative labor practices during her employment from 2022 to 2025...
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    Summer Walker hosts a dump truck event at Morehouse

    Summer Walker will host a donation drive on Saturday, allowing college students to discard items associated with former romantic partners at Morehouse College between noon and 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The singer's Finally Over It Dump Truck Service welcomes participants from Spelman and Clark...
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    Wendy’s to close up to 350 U.S. restaurants by 2025

    Wendy's plans to shutter between 200 and 350 low-performing outlets nationwide before 2025 ends as the fast-food company works to strengthen financial results at remaining sites. Interim CEO Ken Cook told investors that eliminating weaker units should increase revenue and profits at restaurants...
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    Magic Johnson opens up about telling his wife his HIV diagnosis

    Magic Johnson described revealing his HIV diagnosis to his wife, Cookie, as the most challenging experience of his life during a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. The basketball legend explained that his primary fear centered on Cookie's well-being and their unborn son EJ rather...
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    OutKast, Salt-N-Pepa enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted OutKast and Salt-N-Pepa on Saturday, recognizing their transformative impact on hip-hop and music culture. André 3000 emphasized how the Atlanta duo drew inspiration from their community, including dancers, relationships, and fellow artists who shaped...
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    Cori Clingman pleads guilty in crash that killed Khyree Jackson

    A Maryland woman was admitted to three counts of negligent homicide while intoxicated on Friday in connection with a July 2024 collision that claimed the lives of Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two former high school teammates. Cori Clingman, 25, struck a Dodge Charger carrying...
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    Rod Wave arrested in Atlanta on felony charges, gets bail

    Atlanta police took Rod Wave into custody on Friday on four charges, including reckless driving, possessing a weapon during a felony, and having controlled substances. The rapper received his first Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media the same day for his work on the film...
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    Jhené Aiko, Big Sean push back on split rumors

    Jhené Aiko has responded to weeks of speculation regarding her relationship with Big Sean by posting a blog entry on Saturday that addressed both her past marriage and current circumstances. The singer clarified that her previous union with producer Dot Da Genius occurred in Las Vegas following...
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    Gremlins 3 set for 2027 release with Spielberg, Columbus

    Warner Bros. will release Gremlins 3 on November 19, 2027, with Steven Spielberg returning as executive producer and Chris Columbus, who wrote the original screenplay, taking on directing and producing duties. CEO David Zaslav announced the project during an investor presentation, while Zach...
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    Max B was released from prison, began five years’ probation

    Harlem rapper Max B left prison on Sunday, November 9, 2025, beginning a five-year supervised release period following his guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter. The artist had initially received a 75-year sentence connected to a 2006 homicide, but that conviction was overturned in 2016. His...
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    Wendy’s rolls out Snickerdoodle Cookie Frosty Fusion dessert

    Wendy's launched its Snickerdoodle Cookie Frosty Fusion on Sunday, November 3, marking the fast food chain's latest seasonal dessert offering. The limited-time item allows customers to select either chocolate or vanilla Frosty as a base before blending it with snickerdoodle cookie sauce and...
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    Coca-Cola’s AI holiday ads spark mixed reactions from fans

    Coca-Cola's artificial intelligence-driven holiday advertising for 2025 has generated widespread disappointment among viewers who claim the campaign lacks emotional resonance. The beverage company deployed generative AI technology to produce two seasonal commercials featuring its trademark...
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    Sandals Foundation donates $6M in medical gear to Bustamante

    The Sandals Foundation provided medical equipment and supplies valued at $6 million to Bustamante Hospital for Children to support the treatment of critically ill pediatric patients relocated from facilities damaged by Hurricane Melissa. The contribution included a neonatal ventilator, infusion...
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    Saint Lucia sets general election for December 1, 2025

    Saint Lucia will hold general elections on Monday, December 1, following Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre's announcement that Parliament would dissolve on Monday, November 10. Pierre revealed during a Sunday evening address that he had advised the Governor General to issue writs of election, with...
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    Queen Simone wins HRMAB award, dedicates it to Jamaica

    A Jamaican authenticity coach received recognition at the Human Resource Management Association of Barbados 30th Anniversary Gala held at Sandals Royal Barbados, where Queen Simone Maghanza earned the Public Choice Award as the sole Jamaican attendee. She dedicated her honor to those recovering...
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    Jamaica’s CAT bond pays JMD 24B after Hurricane Melissa

    Jamaica received 24 billion Jamaican dollars through a catastrophe bond payout after Hurricane Melissa struck the island on Tuesday, October 28, marking the first time the country activated this financial instrument since issuing it in 2021. Finance Minister Nigel Clarke structured the 150...
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    Black River struggles to recover after Hurricane Melissa

    Black River has become unrecognizable nearly two weeks following Hurricane Melissa's passage through Jamaica's southern coastline, with historic structures reduced to rubble and essential services disrupted across the parish capital. St. John's Anglican Church lost sections of its roof and...
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    Hurricane Melissa leaves 1.5 million Jamaicans affected, 32 dead

    Hurricane Melissa has affected approximately 1.5 million people in Jamaica and caused damage equivalent to 30 percent of the country's economic output, according to Kishan Khoday, who represents the UN Development Programme in the Caribbean. The Category 5 storm generated nearly five million...
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    OAS unveils new Haiti plan, urges urgent action for stability

    The Organization of American States has released an expanded framework for addressing Haiti's escalating instability, with Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin urging international actors to accelerate their response. On Wednesday, Ramdin presented the third iteration of the initiative before the...
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