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Former New York Mets slugger Butch Huskey has died at 54, leaving behind a career remembered for both his power and his connection to Jackie Robinson. Huskey spent most of his seven-year MLB career with the Mets, although it also included stints with the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. His best season came in 1997, when he hit 24 home runs and drove in 81.

Many people feel that expensive business conferences are failing to deliver. Following recent social media backlash surrounding InvestFest—one of the largest gatherings for Black entrepreneurs and investors—many attendees left feeling like they paid top dollar for basic advice and empty networking. With August being Black Business Month, it's the perfect time to explore how Black entrepreneurs can unlock game-changing business gems from top experts through books without breaking the bank on conference tickets.

Cooper Hoffman, the 23-year-old son of late Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, has officially confirmed his relationship with 21-year-old actress Nico Parker, daughter of Hollywood star Thandiwe Newton and director Ol Parker.

The murder trial for alleged Tupac Shakur killer Duane "Keefe D" Davis is set to begin in a Nevada courtroom nearly 30 years after Tupac was gunned down near the Las Vegas Strip. Prosecutors say Keefe planned the murder and produced the gun used to kill Tupac, though they say he's not the man who fired the fatal shot. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The NAACP is stepping into the fight for answers surrounding Nolan Wells' death, joining his family's legal team as questions remain about what happened to the young Black man. The organization will bring additional investigative resources to the case, press authorities for transparency and support efforts to ensure Wells' family receives answers they've been seeking.