10+ hour, 25+ min ago (279+ words) The Johannesburg store is the first of many that Walmart hopes to open in the continent. Walmart, known for its "roll back" prices, has initiated its roll out in Africa. Now, shoppers can venture into the Johannesburg mega-store to get its wide range of products. The store held its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 22, allowing patrons in the South African city to get access to international products typically unsold in the region, including the coveted children's toy Labubus. Others looked to take advantage of Walmart's low prices, especially ahead of Black Friday. The South African store is the first of many planned across the country and continent. "Opening the first Walmart store in South Africa is about much more than a business milestone; it is a commitment to helping customers save money and live better by consistently delivering the lowest…...

11+ hour, 25+ min ago (155+ words) 'This settlement demonstrates Chicago's commitment to standing up for workers and small businesses while maintaining a fair and honest marketplace,' said'Mayor Brandon Johnson. The City of Chicago announced that the food delivery service DoorDash has settled a lawsuit filed against it for $18 million. Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that the company has agreed to'provide restitution to delivery drivers, restaurants, and consumers following an investigation that found the company engaged in deceptive and unfair business practices. ' " Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) November 15, 2025 In its response to settling the lawsuit, DoorDash stated that the aforementioned business practices no longer exist. "We're pleased to have settled this years-old lawsuit with the City of Chicago. To be clear, this settlement isn't an admission of wrongdoing and the allegations in this lawsuit focus on business practices that no longer exist." RELATED CONTENT: Shilo Sanders Sued By Former Law…...

11+ hour, 55+ min ago (310+ words) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched Giving Machines at malls nationwide, letting shoppers donate to families in need this holiday season. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched its annual holiday giving campaign by placing donation-focused vending machines throughout Almonte Springs Mall in Florida. On Nov. 20, the community gathered for the unveiling of three Giving Machines donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the holiday season, Click Orlando reports. The machines, open through Dec. 14, let shoppers make direct donations of moving kits, mobile shelters, and more to families and nonprofits in need. "With as little as five dollars to fifty dollars, you can donate something as simple as underwear to a homeless shelter here in Florida. You can also donate a goat to a family in Africa," said Elder Daniel…...

12+ hour, 25+ min ago (451+ words) The judge agreed with a motion filed by the cop's defense about certain clerical errors regarding jury selection. A New Mexico cop will see a new trial despite his initial guilty verdict in the fatal shooting of a Black man over an alleged stolen beer can. In February, former Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford received a guilty manslaughter verdict for the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Black man named Presley Eze. Eze, a husband and father, was shot in 2022 after shoplifting a can of Budweiser beer from a gas station store. .Deeming the evidence used as "weak in proof," New Mexico District Judge James B. Foy ordered a new trial in October, but Lunsford has continued to jeopardize his own upcoming civil trial. According to the Atlanta Black Star, he deleted messages sent by his fellow officers and chiefs who…...

12+ hour, 55+ min ago (351+ words) Donald Glover reveals it was a stroke that forced him to cancel his 2024 world tour. Donald Glover is opening up about the stroke he had last year that put a stop to his Childish Gambino New World Tour. The Grammy-winning rapper took the stage at Camp Flog Gnaw on Nov. 23, where he revealed the health scare that struck during the Louisiana stop of his 2024 world tour. Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, said he was performing when he suddenly felt a "really bad pain in [his] head." "I did the show anyway," he said in a video clip shared on X. "I couldn't really see well, so when we went to Houston, I went to the hospital and the doctor was like, "You had a stroke." Adding a touch of somber humor, Glover referenced Jamie Foxx's 2023 health scare, which was later…...

13+ hour, 25+ min ago (458+ words) Stores that have recently joined the movement include Cleveland, Memphis, Springfield, and Albany." Starbucks workers in Albany, New York, have joined the strike shortly after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani expressed support. Employees in nearly 30 cities and 65 stores across the country are now standing in solidarity to fight for increased wages and better work conditions. The ongoing dispute centers on pay, scheduling, and stalled discussions between Starbucks Workers United and the company, which has faced waves of labor actions nationwide. Workers involved in the new phase of the strike have cited rising living costs and unpredictable scheduling as major concerns. Several stores participating in the walkouts have seen staff shortages tied to burnout. Stores that have recently joined the movement include Cleveland, Memphis, Springfield, and Albany, Associated Press reported. The Albany Times Union spoke to the new members of the strike. Employee…...

13+ hour, 55+ min ago (187+ words) There's a waiting list to purchase one of Pierre Laborde's viral luxury handbags. Meet Pierre Laborde, the Haitian-born designer behind the coveted luxury handbags taking over New York City's Grand Bazaar. On Nov. 11, the luxury handbag TikTok page Via Giulia offered a glimpse inside Laborde's NYC design studio, drawn by the buzz around his handmade bags. The clips showcase Laborde's sought-after pony hair and leather handbags with a dropped middle design and tell of his weekend sales at New York City's Grand Bazaar on West 77th Street. "His unique play on color and style and shape, his bags are so popular, and the waitlist is super, super long," the TikToker shared. "So we were lucky enough to get a visit to his studio, and he showed us around his amazing collection of bags." Each bag is handcrafted, and because it's a…...

14+ hour, 25+ min ago (456+ words) The Trump-ordered bonuses were to award some controllers for their "loyalty." Trump and the Federal Aviation Administration followed through on their promise of $10k bonuses to air traffic controllers, but only to a select few. Of the more than 20,000 air traffic controllers who missed multiple paychecks in the most extended government shutdown in U.S. history, only 776 received the coveted bonuses Trump promised. Those who clocked in for all their shifts, despite the missed pay, received the bonuses, while the rest play catch-up with their expenses as the checks start rolling back in. The FAA announced the rollout of the bonuses on Nov. 20, confirming an order first suggested by Trump on social media. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced "Santa's" early arrival as they delivered the checks to the "patriotic men and women" who stayed the course. "Santa's coming to town a little…...

14+ hour, 55+ min ago (367+ words) Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican vocalist, songwriter, and actor whose artistry was instrumental in launching reggae onto the global stage, has died at 81." The cause of death was attributed to a seizure followed by pneumonia, his wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed Nov. 24 in a heartfelt statement on the late artist's official Instagram page. The artist's death announcement provides the definitive medical context for the passing of the revered pioneer, who leaves behind a monumental legacy defined by passion and a commitment to the positive social messages of Jamaican music. "It's with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him." The family requested privacy while assuring fans that further information would be shared…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago (421+ words) Former civil rights activist Jamil Al-Amin has died in prison at 82 while serving a life sentence. Famed Black Power activist Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, has died in prison at 82 while serving a life sentence. Kristie Breshears, communications director for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, confirmed his death at the Federal Medical Center, Butner, in North Carolina, on Nov. 23, The New York Times reported. She did not provide a cause, but it follows a February report that Al-Amin had multiple myeloma and was in declining health. Al-Amin's son announced his father's death in a since-removed Facebook post through the Davis Bozeman law firm. "On behalf of our entire family, I thank every single person who prayed, stood, marched, researched, wrote, advocated, and fought to clear my father's name," the statement read. "Your love sustained us. Your belief in…...