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  • Airyn De Niro, Daughter of Actor Robert De Niro, Publicly Comes Out As Transgender

    Airyn De Niro, Daughter of Actor Robert De Niro, Publicly Comes Out As Transgender

    Airyn De Niro, the daughter of Robert De Niro, has shared her journey of coming out as a trans woman in an exclusive interview with Them. 

    The 29-year-old, who identifies with she/her pronouns, expressed that “a big part of [my transition] is also the influence Black women have had on me,” in the interview released on Tuesday. “I think stepping into this new identity, while also being more proud of my Blackness, makes me feel closer to them in some way.”

    Airyn, the daughter of De Niro and actress Toukie Smith, began hormone therapy in November 2024 and considers herself a “late bloomer.” She shared with the outlet that witnessing other trans women share their stories and achievements helped her understand that it was “not too late” for her to embark on her own journey. Airyn, who was born Aaron, said her family responded well to the news and embraced her “queerness” when she first came out as a gay man in high school. 

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    Nevertheless, she still worries they may perceive her as the same person she was before her transition. “I sort of stood out like a sore thumb and there wasn’t anybody in my family that could relate to that experience,” she said.

    “I was always told I was too much of something or not enough of something growing up: Too big, not skinny enough. Not Black enough, not white enough. Too feminine, not masculine enough,” Airyn continued.

    Airyn shared with Them that she is pursuing a career as an actress and model, following in her mother’s footsteps, with the aim of being an “inspiration for at least one other person like [her] who is Black, who is queer, who’s not a size extra small.” Robert, 81, welcomed Airyn and her twin brother, Julian Henry De Niro, with his then-girlfriend Smith, 72, in 1995.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 9 People Dead as Man Plows Car ‘Through a Crowd’ at Vancouver Street Festival, Police Say

    9 People Dead as Man Plows Car ‘Through a Crowd’ at Vancouver Street Festival, Police Say

    The Vancouver Police have taken a 30-year-old man into custody at the site of a collision that resulted in nine fatalities and “multiple injuries” on Saturday, April 26, according to WSAZ. 

    In a statement shared on X on Sunday, April 27, the Vancouver Police Department mentioned that “As of now, we can confirm nine people have died after a man drove through a crowd at last night’s Lapu Lapu Festival. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.”

    This follows an earlier announcement from authorities on X, stating they were “investigating a mass casualty incident at a neighborhood block party” in South Vancouver around 8:14 p.m., close to East 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street. “A 30-year-old suspect, a Vancouver man, was arrested at the scene,” the police statement added.

    The investigation is still ongoing and is being conducted by the Vancouver Police Department’s Major Crime Section, the release added. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim shared a statement on X, “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident at today’s Lapu Lapu Day event.”

    Yoseb Vardeh, who was running a Bao Buns food truck at the festival, informed the BBC that the incident occurred right after the last performance of the day. He recalled the vehicle driving “completely straight, right through the crowd” at a speed of around 60 mph.

    He also mentioned to the outlet that members of the public physically restrained the driver after he stopped and tried to flee. “I just saw bodies underneath people’s food trucks, and husbands crying out for their wife, or their kids, it was just horrible,” Vardeh added about the victims, some of which were his customers. 

    #Clique, let’s keep the victims and their loved ones in prayer.

  • Wisconsin Dentist Fatally Shot by Neighbor in Argument Over Loud Music

    Wisconsin Dentist Fatally Shot by Neighbor in Argument Over Loud Music

    A well-known dentist in Wisconsin was fatally shot in his apartment building by a neighbor following a disagreement about loud music, as reported by the NY Post.

    The suspect, Keionna McGowan, is facing charges for allegedly shooting her neighbor, Dr. Akintunde Bowden, after he reportedly asked her to lower her music on April 19, per WISN 12. The 27-year-old was in her northern Milwaukee apartment listening to music when she heard a loud knock on her front door, according to the criminal complaint reviewed by WISN 12.

    McGowan’s Account

    McGowan told the police that she saw Bowden, 41, behaving aggressively and suspected he was “intoxicated.” She claimed that she opened her door and agreed to turn down her music, but this did not de-escalate the situation. According to McGowan, she shut the door, but Bowden kicked it. She then grabbed a gun, reopened the door, and shot at him when he attempted to kick it again, as reported by WISN 12.

    When officers from the Brown Deer Police Department arrived, McGowan was reportedly outside her Park Plaza Court apartment building yelling, “He’s in my house, number 207.” Authorities found Bowden lying face down in the doorway of McGowan’s apartment and pronounced him dead at the scene. 

    The autopsy report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office indicated that the dentist died from a single gunshot wound to his lower abdomen. On Thursday, McGowan was charged with second-degree reckless homicide while using a dangerous weapon.

    Bowden’s brothers, Adeniji and Ogbonna, who are both dentists, recalled his deep passion for his patients, noting that he dedicated over a decade to offering dental care to those who couldn’t afford it. “He always reached for people that didn’t have as much or didn’t have what we consider a fair chance,” Ogbonna told CBS 58.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Damon Dash at Risk of Losing Over $800K for Ignoring Court Orders

    Damon Dash at Risk of Losing Over $800K for Ignoring Court Orders

    Damon Dash finds himself in hot water as a federal judge in New York considers imposing sanctions against him. Dash and his company, Poppington LLC, have ignored court orders linked to a lengthy financial dispute with filmmaker Josh Webber.

    Dash’s refusal to acknowledge discovery requests concerning his assets is the reason he is now in the hole, according to AllHipHop.

    The plaintiffs are seeking access to information about Dash’s film rights and company records to enforce a judgment that has now surpassed $800,000. Court documents indicate that both Dash and Poppington “failed to respond to discovery requests.” This led Webber’s legal team to seek the sale and turnover of Dash’s business interests and intellectual property.

    What started as a debt of hundreds of thousands has gone up to a staggering $4 million. If Dash does not respond by April 28, 2025, he risks facing even harsher penalties for ignoring the court’s orders.

    The Root of the Conflict

    The roots of this conflict date back to a 2022 judgment that mandated Dash to compensate Webber and Muddy Water Pictures after he falsely asserted ownership of the film “Dear Frank,” starting a fierce legal battle. Tensions flared in 2024 when Dash publicly accused Webber on the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast. Webber argues that Dash’s statements sabotaged a $4 million film deal, leading to a defamation lawsuit.

    Dash’s refusal to cooperate with the court resulted in a $4 million default judgment against him in March 2025. Now he must face the consequences of not showing up to required mediation sessions and his failure to submit requested documents. In December 2024, Dash’s one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records was auctioned off to recover the debt. Despite this sale, Dash still owes over $823,000. The judge has issued a new order requiring Dash to submit a letter by April 28, detailing why he should not be sanctioned for disregarding previous court directives.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Measles Cases in the U.S. Reach Almost 900, with Texas Reporting Over 600 Cases

    Measles Cases in the U.S. Reach Almost 900, with Texas Reporting Over 600 Cases

    A measles outbreak that began in western Texas in January has spread across the United States, per Huff Post. Nearly 900 cases have been reported. 

    According to data released on Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are currently 884 confirmed measles cases nationwide. Texas accounting for the bulk of the infections—646 cases confirmed in the state since late January. Among all reported cases, 94 individuals have been hospitalized.

    Cases have now been confirmed in 29 states. Six states—Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, and Texas—are experiencing outbreaks, defined as three or more related cases. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas has reported an increase of 22 cases since Tuesday. 

    Since the outbreak began, three deaths have been documented, including two school-aged children in Texas who were unvaccinated. CDC data indicates that 97% of measles cases in the U.S. involve individuals who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown. “Measles is an airborne, extremely infectious, and potentially severe rash illness,” the CDC’s website says. “Before the measles vaccine was introduced, an estimated 48,000 people were hospitalized and 400–500 people died in the United States each year.”

    Public health officials have cautioned that the number of cases is expected to keep increasing. “Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases are likely to occur in the outbreak area and the surrounding communities,” the Texas Department of State Health Services said in its latest update.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Dozens of Chicago Residents Snatch $300K in Cash The Fell Off a Brinks Truck

    Dozens of Chicago Residents Snatch $300K in Cash The Fell Off a Brinks Truck

    Last week, bags filled with cash spilled from a Brinks Home Security Company truck while it was traveling through a suburb of Chicago, resulting in over $300,000 being scooped up by locals, as reported. 

    The truck’s back door opened due to “unknown” reasons as it passed through the Oak Park area on Tuesday, dropping three bags of cash onto Austin Boulevard, according to NBC.

    Brinks reported that between 50 and 100 residents took advantage of the situation, making a frenzied dash to grab the cash and fleeing the scene. The company stated that roughly $300,000 was taken from the bags. 

    The Village of Oak Park has informed the outlet that no arrests have been made.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Massachusetts Mother Falls to Her Death in Front of Children While Hiking at State Reservation

    Massachusetts Mother Falls to Her Death in Front of Children While Hiking at State Reservation

    A Massachusetts mother fell to her death in front of her three children while the family was hiking at a natural landmark on Wednesday, authorities report per the NY Post.

    Carolyn Sanger, 49, a married mother of four, fell between 50 and 75 feet at the Purgatory Chasm State Reservation around 2 p.m. while hiking with her children and other family members, according to Sutton police and local reports. “We believe it was simply a loss of footing and a trip,” family friend Tim Paoli told Boston 25. 

    Medical professionals who were hiking nearby attempted to assist, but Sanger, from Topsfield, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. Investigators are examining the area but believe the fall was accidental.

    Sanger previously worked as an oncology nurse before transitioning to start her own wellness business, as stated on the fundraising page. “She’s an amazing, amazing human,” her husband, Michael Sanger, told WCVB.

    “She was the brightness and the light on a dark day for a lot of people.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Boy’s Post-It Note Reveals Abuse by Father’s Girlfriend Who Smothered him During an Assault, Police Say

    Boy’s Post-It Note Reveals Abuse by Father’s Girlfriend Who Smothered him During an Assault, Police Say

    A woman in Florida has been accused of mistreating her boyfriend’s children after one of them left a Post-it note that said, “Please help us,” as reported by Law & Crime.

    Investigations into Katrina Carrillo, 25, began in March when her boyfriend’s 9-year-old son wrote the note asking for help, according to police documents obtained by WPLG, a local ABC affiliate. The note was dated March 4, but it remains unclear where it was found and who discovered it first.

    Nonetheless, the note prompted someone to notify the Florida Department of Children and Families, which intervened to remove the boy and his brother from Carrillo’s care, according to WPLG. The 9-year-old who wrote the note spoke with forensic interviewers, as detailed in the police report. During the interview, he alleged that Carrillo had pinned him to the ground and beat him, then attempted to suffocate him with a blanket and a pillow over his face. The boy reportedly expressed to the interviewer that it felt as if he “was not breathing.”

    When police spoke with Carrillo at the Miami Police Department headquarters, she allegedly denied the allegations. According to the report, she stated that “she disciplines her children and not her boyfriend’s.” Despite her denial, Carrillo was arrested and faced felony child abuse charges. She posted $5,000 bail the same day after being booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami on Wednesday.

    Carrillo appeared in court on Thursday, where she was ordered to keep her distance from her boyfriend’s children.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Used Hot Iron, Burning 60% of Girlfriend’s Body Because He Believed She Was Cheating

    Man Used Hot Iron, Burning 60% of Girlfriend’s Body Because He Believed She Was Cheating

    A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after reportedly using a clothes iron to burn 60% of his girlfriend’s body because he believed she was being unfaithful, as reported by Law & Crime. 

    Burton L. Byrd allegedly kept the woman captive in their Pittsburgh apartment from Saturday to Tuesday, preventing her from getting medical help, as detailed in a probable cause arrest affidavit obtained by Law & Crime. When he finally let her go, he instructed her to fabricate a story about being attacked near a Wendy’s and threatened to harm her family if she told the truth, according to the affidavit.

    Details of Assault

    Byrd is accused of forcing the woman to undress and tying her hands with shoelaces. According to police, he then assaulted her with a belt and punched her in the face. Officers observed bruising around her eye and broken blood vessels in her right eye, indicating she had been hit multiple times. The victim claimed that Byrd then plugged in the iron and began tapping it against her body. 

    After stating that the iron “wasn’t hot enough,” he waited for it to heat up and pressed it against different areas of her body while demanding to know if she had been with another man, according to police reports. “After about maybe six times of him hitting me with the iron, I just made up a story telling him that I cheated on him just to get him to stop,” she told authorities. 

    The suspect tried to treat the victim’s injuries himself before she insisted on seeking medical attention. After she visited one hospital, she was moved to a facility with a burn unit, according to police. Byrd is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, kidnapping, witness intimidation, and false imprisonment. It is not known if he has legal representation at this time.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Woman Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Restaurant That Turned Her Away Due to ‘Revealing Outfit’

    Woman Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Restaurant That Turned Her Away Due to ‘Revealing Outfit’

    A Black woman who alleged that she was denied service at a Baton Rouge, Louisiana restaurant due to a “dress code violation” last year is now filing a discrimination lawsuit against the establishment, as reported by PEOPLE.

    In a complaint submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana on Friday, Y’Mine McClanahan stated that on July 23, 2024, Stab’s Prime Steak and Seafood requested her to leave because of the alleged violation, as reported by PEOPLE.

    “I feel absolutely violated,” McClanahan told Fox affiliate WGMB about the alleged incident.

    According to the outlet, McClanahan, who arrived at the restaurant wearing a floral ensemble consisting of a skirt and crop top, claimed that a manager from Stab’s approached her before she was seated. She was told her outfit was “too revealing,’ ” McClanahan recalled. 

    She told the outlet that when she informed the manager she had previously worn the same outfit at the restaurant without any problems, the manager allegedly replie, “Well you can go to your car and put a jacket on or you can find somewhere else to eat.” In the complaint, McClanahan pointed out that the restaurant’s white patrons and employees “were dressed similarly.”

    As stated on the restaurant’s website, Stab’s dress code specified “business sweatpants, and revealing clothing. “Ms. McClanahan’s outfit did not fall under any of the specifically banned items listed in the policy,” the complaint stated while also citing photos of past customers who dined at Stab’s restaurant. 

    McClanahan has accused Stab’s of civil rights violations, discrimination, and negligence. The complaint further states that she is requesting a jury trial and seeks compensatory damages.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?