By Tahleel Mohieldin Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — In her family’s kitchen Saturday, Raquelle Boyd professionally known as Chef Kisses moved with confidence well beyond her years as she prepared the feast she began working on since 6 that morning. After the success of her first pop-up drive-thru, which
Continue Reading WTMJ By Tahleel Mohieldin Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — In her family’s kitchen Saturday, Raquelle Boyd professionally known as Chef Kisses moved with confidence well beyond her years as she prepared the feast she began working on since 6 that morning. After the success of her first pop-up drive-thru,
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary. The technology company announced Monday that Chance the Rapper will discuss becoming a rap. He’ll make an appearance Wednesday
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The illustrator of bestselling children’s books by former President Barack Obama, Madonna and poet Amanda Gorman has a six-figure deal with a Macmillan imprint for two of his own projects. Loren Long’s first book under his new contract is “The Yellow Bus,” scheduled for June 2024. Besides working on Obama’s “Of
Continue ReadingBy TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Ro, the care provider formerly known as Roman, has launched a “body program.” It’s a subscription service that aims to guide customers through weight loss with help from doctors, nurses and the latest obesity treatments. CEO Zach Greitano says the subscription model for care gives patients a rare form
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is emphasizing homegrown stars and reporting chops in a schedule reboot that gives weeknight shows to Abby Phillip and Laura Coates, along with bringing Christiane Amanpour back onto the domestic network regularly. Virtually no part of the day or weekend goes unchanged in the
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the “Black Godfather” of music and beyond, has died. He was 92. Avant, inducted into
Continue ReadingBy Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Micah Russelll, a 28-year-old from Oklahoma City, is a full-time personal shopper and stylist who has shopped for over 370 people since March 2023. She has never met any of her customers in person, or even seen their image on a video call. Instead Russelll works completely remotely, requesting
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Michael Bublé made a surprise appearance at a Foo Fighters show on Saturday in San Francisco. In what was part of a long-running gag, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl asked the audience if they know the words to Bublé’s 2009 single, “Haven’t Met You Yet,” while introducing the crowd
Continue ReadingBy JOSHUA A. BICKEL Associated Press KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — A research vessel motoring off the coast of Alaska is exploring the mounds and craters of the sea floor to surface new knowledge about life in some of the world’s deepest and most remote waters. The Okeanos Explorer is on a five-month mission run by
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — A second swimmer in a month has abandoned an attempt to cross Lake Michigan after spending hours in the water. The Detroit Free Press reports that Bryan Huffman began his attempt to cross the lake Saturday in Wisconsin. But Huffman told the newspaper he gave up after his support boat lost its
Continue ReadingBy Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca Writer and Phil Hahn, CTVNews.ca Producer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — While artificial intelligence (AI) was used to detect and warn people about the latest pandemic, the same technology could lead to the spread of misinformation if the proper guardrails aren’t in place, the
Continue ReadingCNN By Umaro Djau, Hande Atay Alam and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Niger’s junta claimed Sunday it had gathered evidence to prosecute the country’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason,” upping the stakes in their brinkmanship against key neighbors in West Africa who have vowed to restore constitutional order in the coup-hit country.
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a message of encouragement for the people living and working in wildfire-stricken Maui. The actor, who spent part of his childhood in Hawaii, took to Instagram on Sunday to address the fires that killed at least 96 people and help steer his followers to
Continue ReadingBy Hayatullah Amanat, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A recent survey conducted by Research Co. has revealed that English-speaking Canadians are divided over further “O Canada” revisions. According to the survey published on Friday, 41 per cent of Anglophone Canadians are in favor of altering the
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty Monday to all state charges against them stemming from the torture and abuse this year of two Black men, one of whom was shot in the mouth. Their pleas Monday came after the former officers – five of them deputies for
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plumb role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.” Nichelle Lewis will star in the national
Continue ReadingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Latvia’s center-right prime minister, Krisjanis Karins, says he will step down later this week after the two other members of his three-party governing coalition refused a reshuffle. He reportedly will try to form a new government coalition but will not be its leader. Karins said Monday that the two other coalition
Continue ReadingMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The Coast Guard and Navy have rescued four divers who were reported missing off the Carolinas. The U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic announced the rescue on social media Monday morning. It said the divers were rescued southeast of North Carolina’s Cape Fear River. The four men were reported missing after they
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — It’s true: Dunkin’ is turning two of its most popular drinks into boozy beverages. After setting the internet abuzz last week, Dunkin’ will officially announce Monday the debut of Dunkin’ Spiked Iced Coffees and Iced Teas, which are both scheduled to roll out in the coming
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