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Regeneron To Buy 23andMe For $256M After Bankruptcy: Here’s What To Know

23andMe, known for its at-home DNA testing kits, is expected to be obtained by its highest bidder following a bankruptcy auction after reaching a peak valuation of $6 billion. On Monday, 23andMe announced in a press release that it’s being sold to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which is “a leading U.S.-based, NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company that invents, develops […]

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Who Is Bossman Dlow, One Of The Biggest Rising Rappers Of The Moment?

Florida rapper Bossman Dlow is quickly becoming one of the most well-known names in the music industry. Dlow, who enjoyed a successful year in 2024, appears to be rising even higher in 2025. The rising star dropped his debut studio album, Dlow Curry, in December, and he now has many more projects planned for the coming months.

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Popeyes Manager Shot Coworker Over Burnt Biscuits, Charlotte Police Say

A confrontation concerning burnt food between two Popeyes employees in Charlotte, North Carolina, resulted in one of them getting shot a couple of times. According to WCNC, the fight stemmed from a disagreement over how biscuits were being prepared on Sunday evening. Those who witnessed the altercation shared that it began inside before moving to

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Record-breaking HBCU football player of the year signs pro contract

The Memphis Showboats have bolstered their backfield by signing standout running back Jada Byers. NFL Network’s Steve Wyche first reported the news. Byers, a dynamic playmaker from Virginia Union University, brings an impressive collegiate résumé to the United Football League. Byers, a 5-foot-7, 185-pound native of Bridgeton, New Jersey, made his mark at the Division

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Benedict College hires longtime HBCU coach to lead men’s basketball program

Following the departure of former head coach Artis Maddox, the Benedict Tigers have announced their new leader for the men’s basketball program. Longtime HBCU coach Dannton Jackson has been tabbed as Benedict College’s next men’s basketball coach, marking his first career NCAA head coaching job. “I’m truly blessed and excited to be here at Benedict

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Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes inspires graduates in speech at HBCU alma mater

Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes returned to his alma mater on Saturday to deliver a rousing commencement address to North Carolina A&T State University’s Class of 2025. He urged graduates to embrace life’s challenges and take pride in their Aggie heritage. Holmes, who played defensive back for the Aggies and

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HBCU women’s basketball team adds WNBA champion to coaching staff

A longtime WNBA player and college assistant with a winning track record will join an HBCU coaching staff this season. Plenette Pierson, who played 15 seasons in the WNBA, was added to new Prairie View women’s basketball coach Tai Dillard’s staff last week. WNBA legend in the building!@3SSBGCircuit ⁰We had the honor of catching up

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SWAC commissioner ‘wasn’t that happy’ about earlier Celebration Bowl date start

The SWAC’s Celebration Bowl jinx ended with a bang this past December, but the conference commissioner is still frustrated about one aspect of the game. Charles McClelland recently appeared on an Alcorn State baseball broadcast with Charles Edmond to talk all things SWAC, including the Celebration Bowl date change. The annual Celebration Bowl moved from

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Octavia Red Responds to Allegations She Was Paid by Amouranth’s Husband: “Didn’t Happen!”

Adult film actress Octavia Red has publicly denied ever engaging with Nick Lee, the estranged husband of Twitch mega-star Amouranth, in any professional or personal capacity. This comes despite allegations that he used his wife’s money to pay escorts, including her. Red, whose name was directly implicated during a Kick livestream by Amouranth on May

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