Highlights from The BET Awards 2025 | PHOTOS
Check out these photos from the 2025 BET Awards ceremony.
What the Tech: New Apple iOS 26
Apple is giving the iPhone a major makeover with iOS 26. Announced at Monday’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the new update features a redesigned interface, smarter AI features, and several upgrades across Messages, Phone, Safari, and more.
Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles
President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard members to help respond to protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids.
Trump heads to Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at LA protests
President Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg on Tuesday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army as he deploys the military in an attempt to quiet immigration protests in Los Angeles.
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests
The Pentagon was scrambling Monday to establish rules to guide U.S. Marines who could be faced with the rare and difficult prospect of using force against citizens on American soil.
Procession for fallen Hickory Firefighter who died after helping put out a fire
A procession was held Monday for 20-year-old Jake Bridges. He passed away after helping with a fire early Thursday morning. Hickory Fire says Bridges had a medical emergency while back at the station.
Pineville Police looking for shooter who hurt 1 during illegal street takeover
Police in Pineville are investigating a shooting that happened during an illegal street takeover. Investigators say it happened just after 4 Sunday morning in the Park Road area.
Street vendors will soon have to pay to operate in NoDa
Street vendors in the NoDa neighborhood will soon have to pay a fee and get a permit to operate. Charlotte City Council will plans to vote on a pilot program to expand the areas where street vendors need a permit to sell goods soon.
Charlotte protest calls for end to nationwide ICE raids
Monday's rally coming as days of protests in LA escalate in violence. The protests started after ICE arrested large groups unauthorized immigrants in areas with large Hispanic populations.
BET Awards open with Kevin Hart poking fun at honorees and star-packed performances
Kevin Hart kicked off the 2025 BET Awards with a flurry of jokes on Monday, poking fun at everything from celebrity names to slippery afterparties.
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against 'It Ends With Us' costar Blake Lively
A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his “It Ends With Us” costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment and retaliation.
Nintendo's Switch 2 soups up the graphics, but does it deliver the games?
Nintendo has always stood apart from the technological arms race that fans of Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox obsess over, insisting that first-rate games don’t necessarily depend on high-powered computer chips.
Trump's new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement
President Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the president's escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend says she cried for three days after reading Cassie's lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent ex-girlfriend told Combs that she cried for three days after reading R&B artist Casandra “Cassie” Ventura's 2023 lawsuit against the music mogul.
Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies, dividing cable and streaming services
Warner Bros. Discovery will calve off cable operations from its streaming service, creating two independent companies as the number of people “cutting the cord” brings with it a sustained upheaval in the entertainment industry.
Foreperson’s complaints signal a divided jury at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial
The foreperson of the jury deliberating in Harvey Weinstein ’s sex crimes retrial told the judge Monday that some jurors are ganging up, prodding others to change their minds.
Leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone dies at 82
Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died.
CA governor plans to file lawsuit against Trump over National Guard deployment to protests
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he planned to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump in response to the administration’s extraordinary deployment of the National Guard to confront immigration protesters who took to the streets in Los Angeles.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.
US stocks drift higher as trade talks start with China in hopes of avoiding a recession
U.S. stocks are drifting higher on Monday as the world’s two largest economies begin talks on trade that could help avoid a recession.
Driver wanted for hitting and killing man pushing bicycle in Clover
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who hit and killed a man early Sunday morning.
Runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee
A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation in the process has been captured.
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