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That tidbit is one of many things I learned from an astonishing new research project from Suits and his colleagues. It’s a history of the American energy system in chart form, from 1800 to 2019. It was published today: Suits, Matteson, and Moyer This type of chart is called …

Months after a leaked picture of Tyga‘s genitals caused a sensation on the internet, and led to the rapper creating an OnlyFans account that netted him $7.7 million in one day, he’s expanding the accidental enterprise into a full-fledged business. RELATED: Michael B. Jordan Named People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ For …

Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid has passed away at the age of 53. She is being mourned by her fans and colleagues on social media, including by her one time co-star Halle Berry. The two starred in the 1997 comedy B.A.P.S., which has become a cult classic. Berry wrote on Instagram,”I’m in …

President-elect Joe Biden has selected retired general and former commander of U.S. Central Command  Lloyd Austin as his secretary of defense. Biden offered Austin, a four star general, the position last weekend, according to CNN, after Austin emerged as the leading candidate. If appointed, Austin will become the first Black …

Photo: Jaromir Chalabala (Shutterstock) You don’t need me to tell you that cops absolutely showed their asses during the protests that initially arose from the death of George Floyd. Surprisingly, two Virginia cops are actually facing charges as a result of their conduct during one of those protests. According to …

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(Photo: Cardi B/Instagram) This past weekend in the corners of Twitter where nothing is off-limits to discussion, dissection or critique, two celebrities were criticized for how they chose to spend (or not spend) their money.  In one corner was Cardi B who asked fans if she should spend $88,000 on …

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Chadwick Boseman’s final film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is currently playing in select cities and hits Netflix on Dec. 18. Director George C. Wolfe opened up about an emotional moment the actor, who passed away of colon cancer in August. Wolfe told WSJ. Magazine that Boseman, who plays trumpet player …