In the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, a 35-year-old man met his untimely end early Saturday morning. The victim, later identified as Sharief Jackson, was shot twice in the chest during an argument with a rival. This tragic incident took place inside his apartment on 49th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenue
This Saturday, get ready for a big basketball matchup as North Carolina Central (NCCU) takes on North Carolina A&T in the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase. The series between these two teams is a close one, with NCCU leading 84-76. NCCU is coming off a tough loss to Longwood, but they had been on
Ever thought about what might influence how much alcohol you drink? A study in Chicago looked into this for Black sexually minoritized men and transgender women. They found that having more empty buildings around might make you drink more. Surprisingly, the number of places selling alcohol or how po
Get ready for some serious drama! The White Lotus is back with its third season, and this time, it's taking place in the breathtaking setting of Thailand. Starting on February 16, you can catch all the action on HBO and Max. Known for its dark humor and biting social commentary, this season promises
In Passaic County, New Jersey, an alarming trend is unfolding in schools: students are skipping classes way too often. This problem, called chronic absenteeism, is something experts are trying to understand better. They looked at data from the New Jersey Department of Education and used a tool calle
Imagine stepping into the world of Westeros with a brand-new adventure right at your fingertips! The Game Awards recently revealed Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, an action-adventure RPG coming to mobile platforms in 2025. Developed by Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, this game won'
Imagine if you could walk onto a real-life movie set, meet top industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience in the entertainment business. That's exactly what the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) is making possible. This summer, EICOP is partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to
Ferroptosis is a type of cell death that cancer cells often avoid, but the reasons behind this in certain cancers driven by the KRAS oncogene are not well understood. Scientists have found that lactate dehydrogenase B (LDHB), a protein involved in energy production, helps KRAS-driven lung cancer cel
Ever wondered how your neighborhood could affect your brain health? A new study has uncovered a surprising link: living in disadvantaged areas may increase your risk for dementia and related conditions, even if you don't have any memory problems yet. Researchers found that people living in such neig
HBO, known for its crime dramas since The Sopranos, is back with another hit: Get Millie Black. Aired on HBO Max, this series follows ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black as she returns to Jamaica. She's there to solve missing persons cases, but things get personal when she tries to save her
