Dr. Melina Abdullah, Chris Riser, and Brandon discuss the government shutdown, BLM investigation, and NYC mayoral victory.
Senators Advance Tentative Deal to End Government Shutdown A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has reached a tentative agreement to end the 40-day government shutdown, which has disrupted federal operations and delayed paychecks for workers. The deal includes a “minibus” funding package for certain departments, such as Agriculture, through the next fiscal year, and a […]
Lenny Wilkens was named an NBA All-Star player nine times over the course of his 15-year playing career ahead of his coaching shift.
In a city that knows the power of community, Jameel and Keisha McClain are preparing to make this Thanksgiving one Baltimore will never forget.
Much like the rest of non-MAGA America, federal judge Sara L. Ellis is fed up with the antics of Gregory Bovino and his band of anonymous goons.
Once the face of celebrity liquor brands, disgraced mogul Diddy is now allegedly being reprimanded while in prison for smuggling alcohol.
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Amid Restructuring Efforts Wendy’s has announced plans to close between 200 and 350 underperforming locations across the United States as part of a broader restructuring strategy. The closures, which represent a “mid single-digit percentage” of the chain’s approximately 6,000 U.S. restaurants, will begin in late 2025 and continue through […]
María Florinda Ríos Pérez de Velásquez was shot and killed in Whitestown, Indiana, after arriving at the wrong home.
Years after retired NBA star Charles Oakley sued New York Knicks owner James Dolan for having security at Madison Square Garden forcibly remove him from the arena, the court case has taken a new turn. Last Friday (Oct. 31), a court ordered Oakley to cough up some big money for the 2017 incident. According to […]
In a bold move that could reshape executive compensation — and make financial history — Tesla shareholders voted to approve Elon Musk’s record-setting $1 trillion pay package on Thursday. The decision came during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, where over three-quarters of votes supported the proposal. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show […]
Farmers’ Almanac to Cease Publication After 208 Years The iconic Farmers’ Almanac, a staple in American homes since 1818, has announced that its 2026 edition will be its last. Citing rising financial pressures and the challenges of competing in today’s digital-first media landscape, the publication will close its doors after 208 years of providing weather […]
As these stories continue to develop, 2025 is proving to be a year of transformation, controversy, and cultural evolution.