Karen Read Trial: Here's What to Know

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  897 words  |  Tandra Barner

The defense delivered their closing arguments to the jury on Tuesday in the case of a Massachusetts woman on trial for allegedly killing her boyfriend in Jan. 2022, when authorities say she ran over him with her SUV, leaving him to die.  Karen Read, 44, has been charged with the murder of 46-year-old John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, in a case that has sparked great media attention, spawned conspiracy theories, and even prompted protests in support of Read. [Read More]

Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein: 2024 TIME100

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  179 words  |  Patria Henriques

By Zoe Saldaña April 17, 2024 6:54 AM EDT Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein are a dynamic duo who have made a significant impact on the lives of families who are struggling. Their dedication and tireless efforts to provide essential items for children through their work with Baby2Baby have helped so many families across the country—their passion for giving back is truly inspiring. Kelly and Norah’s leadership and vision have transformed Baby2Baby into a beacon of hope, providing items such as diapers, clothing, and other necessities to ensure that children have what they need to thrive. [Read More]

Khafi and Gedoni are engaged

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  203 words  |  Tandra Barner

Big Brother Naija’s ex-housemates, Khafi Kareem and Gedoni Ekpata are engaged. Khafi announced the good news on her Instagram page on Thursday, December 26, 2019, with a picture of her and Gedoni hugging each other, while holding a piece of paper on which she wrote, “I said Yes”. She wrote; "Oh, and I got the best Christmas gift ever. #MrsEkpataloading". ADVERTISEMENT The reality TV stars came to limelight during the 2019 edition of Big Brother Naija show, where they developed interests in each other as their relationship in the house became one of the most talked about during the show. [Read More]

Letters: Aug. 17, 1970 | TIME

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1316 words  |  Kelle Repass

Savage Nature Sir: Implicit in the whole ecological argument and in your cover article on Alaska [July 27] is the assumption that nature’s way is the best way, that if man had never tampered with nature his life would have been much healthier and longer and his spirit would have remained free and uncorrupted. Nothing could be further from the truth. As your own article points out, the Aleuts, Eskimos and Indians of Alaska have only a life expectancy of 35 years, and most live broken, impoverished lives. [Read More]

Lottery: Eddie Tipton Sentenced to 25 Years for Lotto Scam

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  215 words  |  Patria Henriques

August 22, 2017 9:10 PM EDT A former Iowa Lottery employee who won millions by rigging the lottery system in several states was sentenced to 25 years in prison Tuesday. Eddie Tipton, 54, who was a computer programmer in Multi State Lottery Association in Iowa, messed with the system to allow him and his brother Tommy to win jackpots in several states, according to the Des Moines Register. Tipton was arrested for the fraud along with his brother in 2015. [Read More]

Meet the tribe that believes spitting on people is a sign of respect

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  202 words  |  Billy Koelling

They are also known for their tourist attractions and their unique clothing style. They often wrap themselves with red sheets which are called Shuka, with tons of beaded jewelry around their necks and arms. However, they stand out more for their spitting culture. Unlike most cultures in the world, the Maasai don’t get offended at others spitting on them because, according to them, it is a blessing and is also considered good luck. [Read More]

Naomi Campbell on Herb Ritts at the Getty Museum

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  436 words  |  Tandra Barner

The long and legendary supermodel era of the ’90s can be summed up in one gorgeous and distinct photograph: Herb Ritts’ now-iconic shot of Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz and Stephanie Seymour huddled together in the nude. But the 1989 sitting almost didn’t happen. As Campbell recalls, Turlington was on a Calvin Klein contract and reportedly wasn’t allowed to participate. “We said, ‘How can you not be in this picture? [Read More]

National Affairs: In & Out

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  342 words  |  Patria Henriques

Manhattan city editors sometimes refer to the New York Social Register as the Stud Book. A stud book lists well-bred horses; the Register (supposedly) lists well-bred people. But while a stud book follows a consistent adherence to blood lines, the Register is often oddly inconsistent. Last week the 1948 edition of the little black book was out. As always, there were no explanations for its additions or subtractions. Marriage appeared to have pulled some people in, knocked others out. [Read More]

Non-Cable Subscribers Will Have to Pay $4 for March Madness Games Online

 Posted on August 6, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  440 words  |  Billy Koelling

Ian McKinnell / Getty Images Last year, you could watch every NCAA men’s basketball tournament game for free online. This year, it’s going to cost you. On Thursday, Turner (owned by TIME.com’s parent company TimeWarner), CBS and the NCAA announced that they would take advantage of the ever-growing popularity of the NCAA men’s tourney and charge non-cable subscribers $3.99 to watch games online, on their tablets or on their mobile phones. [Read More]