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Tragedy has struck the Olympic community after Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei was viciously attacked by her former lover, Dickson Ndiema.  Several outlets have confirmed that on Monday, the athlete was doused in gasoline and set on fire by Ndiema.  It appears the shocking act followed an argument over land recently acquired by Cheptegei. Though […]

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died following a gasoline attack and being set on fire at the hands of a former boyfriend in western Kenya. As Blavity previously reported, the Sunday attack left burns on over 75% of Cheptegei’s body, requiring her to be transported to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, a nearby bigger

What Did Ludacris Do? Rapper Ludacris has sparked much conversation online after he fulfilled part of his bucket list, which included consuming glacier water while in Alaska. On Monday, August 26, The “Get Back” star shared a video of himself against a scenic backdrop in The Last Frontier. He explained that while he was in

Amid a successful ‘Hot Girl’ year, marked by a major tour, a new album, and a fitness gear line, Megan Thee Stallion also had a notable rap feud with Nicki Minaj, which heated up earlier this year. The ongoing conflict has left the Houston hottie confused about the situation and how it began. In an

A 14-year-old student is now in custody after being suspected of opening fire at a Georgia high school on Wednesday. Two teachers and two students died in the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County while nine other people were also injured, police said. The alleged shooter, identified as Colt Gray, was a student

If you’re like 64% of Gen Zers who believe that improving their environmental impact is very important, then helping out creepy crawlies—six-legged critters like bees, beetles, and butterflies—must certainly be a top priority for several reasons. Even apartment dwellers can lend a hand to help stop the insect apocalypse on their patio. Here are five

A Utah high school is under fire after two students were pictured wearing blackface at a football game. Pine View High School in St George organized the event with a “blackout” theme. The students who painted their faces black won a prize for being “the most spirited in the crowd” and posed in a photograph