A Mardi Gras social group says it is investigating an incident on a float during its Feb. 14 parade in which a Black doll appeared to hang by the neck from a necklace of beads. Photos and videos of ...

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Leaders of the Krewe of Carrollton said Monday that they planned to investigate allegations that some riders in their parade aggressively threw beads at New Orleans police officers, leading to a pause ...

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Inexplicably, condoms have been at the forefront of the discourse surrounding the 2026 Winter Olympics hosted in Milan and Cortina. It’s not the first time condoms have come up at the Olympics, of ...

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...