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Carla Jeffery's family is denying reports that drugs played a role in the Disney Channel star's death, pushing back against online rumors as questions remain about what happened.

Black Hollywood is rolling out the red carpet at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival with highly anticipated films including the action-drama Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother starring Mahershala Ali and the complex family saga The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives. Other standout features include Misty Green directed by Chris Rock, Prima Facie with Cynthia Erivo, and Clarissa set in modern-day Nigeria. The festival also showcases Love of Your Life featuring Aaron Pierre and documentaries celebrating cultural legacies and personal journeys of resilience.

Federal prosecutors have finished presenting their murder-for-hire case against Lil Durk, and his defense wasted no time challenging how jurors should interpret some of the government's most important evidence. Durk has pleaded not guilty to charges that he ordered and financed an attack targeting Quando Rondo that killed Saviay'a Robinson.

Friday marks National Black Voter Day, a moment to mobilize Black voters as the country heads toward the midterm elections. It's also a time to shine a spotlight on the issues Black voters should be watching that could make it more difficult to cast their vote. This year, that includes battles over congressional maps, changes to mail-in voting and questions surrounding the role of federal law enforcement in elections.

The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate from 3.75% to 4.00%, marking the first official hike since summer 2023. This decision aims to combat elevated inflation by slowing consumer and business spending. Borrowers face higher costs on mortgages, car loans, and credit cards, with variable-rate cardholders seeing their APR rise within one to two billing cycles. However, savers benefit as interest rates on savings accounts and certificates of deposit will increase, providing better returns on their cash holdings.

Lenny Kravitz now has his own official Ken doll as part of the Barbie Signature Kenbassadors Collection, becoming only the second man to receive this honor after LeBron James. The doll retails for $70 and features replicas of the clothes Kravitz wears on tour, including his signature vintage 60s glasses and a necklace that belonged to his mother, Roxie Roker. Mattel chose Kravitz for his genre-defying music, use of influence for good, and authentic fashion sense that empowers others to embrace individuality.