Wilson just secured a record-breaking fourth league MVP title, her third WNBA title with the Las Vegas Aces, and was recently named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year 2025. She told the world about the sorority’s importance in a recent segment ofVogue’s “In the Bag” series, where she shared the essentials she keeps in her go-bag, which include two pairs of glasses, congestion-relief spray, Tide to Go wipes, Uno Cards, and her AKA lanyard.
Wilson crossed into the Theta Gamma Chapter at The University of South Carolina in the fall of 2017 with 60 other women. Now, as the Las Vegas Aces center, her green-and-pink lanyard is a reminder of how her sisterhood grounded her and helped her navigate the pressures of being an elite student-athlete.
“This is my AKA lanyard that I’ve had since I crossed … I am so grateful for the sisterhood that I formed in college through AKA, only because it allowed me to be a woman, it allowed me to be a young girl,” said Wilson. “Sometimes being a student-athlete, you’re kind of trapped in this world of just like gym [and] class … that was it.”
She added, “When I gained my 60 sisters, I got an opportunity to actually enjoy the college side of it […] As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become a leader … I have to credit AKA.”
Uno Reverse: Pinky Cole Wins Seized Georgia Home Back Amid Judge Ruling
Cole definitely knows how to make light of what most would label as a serious situation, making a parody of what people may think actually happens when someone files for bankruptcy.
Just days after making fun of her own situation, Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole can take back her Georgia home that was recently seized after a judge ruled in her favor, WSB-TV reports.
The famous entrepreneur, whose real name is Aisha Cole, had her 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Loganville seized by the creditor Guardian Asset Management after filing for bankruptcy in early March 2026.
“On February 20, 2026, Guardian seized the Property, changed the locks, and put a notice on a street-facing window,” court documents revealed. “That Notice stated, ‘This property is under the management of Guardian Asset Management. When it is available for sale, arrangements to inspect the property may be made through a real estate broker of your choice. The property may not be entered until it is offered for sale.”
However, a federal judge and Cole’s lawyers argued that Guardian’s actions violated an automatic stay, and as a result, they must return the property.
During the March 26 emergency hearing, the judge ordered the keys to be returned to the new “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member. After the judge noted that Guardian failed to even show up to court to argue its case against Cole.
They were then ordered to pay all of Cole’s attorney fees.
Cole’s attorney, Jamie Christy, celebrated the win, saying, “Based on these facts, it was clear the automatic stay was violated.”
“The moment Ms. Cole filed her bankruptcy petition, she was protected by the automatic stay, meaning that no creditor can seize her personal property,” Christy said, according to TMZ.
“The creditor’s refusal to return the property to the bankruptcy estate after being notified that it violated the automatic stay constituted complete indifference to bankruptcy protections.”
Cole definitely knows how to make light of what most would label as a serious situation. On TikTok, she made a parody of what people may think actually happens when someone files for bankruptcy.
Some followers laughed at her pain, while some pushed that her skit could be someone’s reality.
“That can definitely happen after filing for bankruptcy because life changes drastically. You have to completely shift your mindset and let go of old spending habits, sometimes even leaving material things behind so you can rebuild your life responsibly,” @extraordinarykoko2026 wrote.
Homeowner Allegedly Calls ICE On Hired Contractors, Agents Say Tip-Off Didn’t Come From Her
The damage is seemingly already done against the homeowner and ICE agents on social media, with the comments section being flooded with criticism.
A Maryland homeowner is being called out for allegedly reporting Guatemalan contractors hired to do some remodeling on her home to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, but ICE is saying the tip didn’t come from inside the house.
A video, recorded by one of the workers, Bryan Polanco, Newsweek reports, has circulated on social media of the incident where ICE agents are seen arresting the group at a job site. ICE agents are seen pointing at the workers who are standing on the roof of the Cambridge home. Polanco can be heard speaking in Spanish about the experience. “Seeing it is not the same as experiencing it,” he said.
“I’ve seen many videos, and sadly, today I had to experience it.”
Once a ladder is brought in, the workers climb down, and agents begin making arrests. Polanco says he and his colleagues were cooperating and even asked why they were there.
Reports claim the unidentified homeowner owes the workers $10,000 for a three-day job, which could lead to jail time if proven true under a Maryland state law that prevents a person from securing labor from another person if consent is induced by a threat or the wrongful use of notifying law enforcement of the worker’s immigration status.
This includes withholding wages.
But an ICE official claims that’s not how things happened, labeling the action as “a targeted enforcement operation, not a tip from a caller.” “On March 23, ICE conducted targeted enforcement operations near Cambridge, Maryland, resulting in the arrest of six illegal aliens,” a spokesperson said, according to TMZ.
“Of those arrested, several have final orders of removal—a felony—and one has been previously convicted of illegal reentry. During the encounter, the aliens refused to comply with lawful orders, taunted officers and attempted to flee. The illegal aliens ultimately complied and were taken into custody.”
With claims that some had final orders, the spokesperson continued saying, “Being in detention is a choice.”
“We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $2,600 and a free flight to self-deport now,” they continued.
“We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S., the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return.”
However, the damage is seemingly already done against the homeowner and ICE agents on social media, with the comments section being flooded. “I hope they never know a single moment of peace for doing this,” @sciencewithtyus wrote.
Another user said the completed work would have been undone had she been there. “The way I would have pulled out all those roof shingles before coming down,” @valecelia said.
News You Can Use: A New Blood Test Can Predict What Age Alzheimer’s Symptoms Start
More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease.
There’s a new blood test that can predict when a person is likely to start experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis helped develop the highly accurate single blood test. It’s a part of a public-private partnership known as the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Biomarkers Consortium.
More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. Health and long-term care costs for AD and other forms of dementia were projected to reach nearly $400 billion in 2025, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
“Our work shows the feasibility of using blood tests, which are substantially cheaper and more accessible than brain imaging scans or spinal fluid tests, for predicting the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms,” said Dr. Suzanne E. Schindler, an associate professor in the WashU Medicine Department of Neurology.
She noted that these models could enable clinical trials of potentially preventive treatments to be conducted more quickly.
“In the near term, these models will accelerate our research and clinical trials,” Schindler added. “Eventually, the goal is to be able to tell individual patients when they are likely to develop symptoms, which will help them and their doctors to develop a plan to prevent or slow symptoms.”
Protein Forecasts Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Clock
Schindler is the senior author of the new study, which she said provides an “Alzheimer’s clock” to predict when symptoms would appear within a margin of error of three to four years.
The models that researchers developed use a protein called p-tau217 in an individual’s plasma, the liquid part of the blood, to estimate the age at which they will begin experiencing symptoms of neurodegenerative disease.
Currently, levels of p-tau217 in the plasma can be used to help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s in patients with cognitive impairment.
These tests are not recommended in cognitively unimpaired individuals outside of clinical trials or research.
“We aimed to use measurements from a single plasma sample to estimate not only the probability of a cognitively unimpaired individual with positive AD biomarkers developing AD symptoms but also when they would be likely to develop symptoms,” researchers wrote in Nature Medicine, where the study was published.
Andrea Lacy, founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight its continued growth, community impact, and commitment to expanding educational opportunities.
As her company approaches its 30th anniversary this October, she is strengthening her regional presence through her popular dessert truck, which now attends approximately 300 events per year, serves more than 20,000 items annually, and appears at some San Jose Earthquakes games and every BayFC soccer game at PayPal Stadium. “Everyone loves when Luv’s Brownies are at the matches,” said Bianca Padilla, Earthquakes and BayFC event operations.
Featured on KRON4’s Live in the Bay
Luv’s Brownies was recently featured on KRON4’s Live in the Bay, where Lacy shared the company’s creative roots and ongoing innovation.
The feature highlighted how a simple college baking idea evolved into a nationally recognized brand known for its signature heart-shaped brownies and purpose-driven mission.
From Campus Hustle to Community Leader
While attending San José State University, Lacy worked three jobs to put herself through school before discovering she had dyslexia—a learning difference that ultimately revealed her creative strengths. A recipe error caused by transposing ingredients led to the creation of the brand’s now-iconic heart-shaped brownie.
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of San José State University, recently celebrated Lacy’s journey in a message to the Spartan community: “What if the brownies you baked in college ended up at the Super Bowl? That’s not a dream. That’s Andrea Lacy, CEO of Luv’s Brownies… I love how Andrea has mixed her heart and hustle into a 30-year Bay Area success story.”
She continued: “What inspires me most is her CEO voice and commitment to ensure others have a path forward. She created the Grit Award Scholarship to support students who demonstrate perseverance in pursuing higher education. That’s Spartan spirit. Entrepreneurship with purpose. Success with heart.”
Fifth Annual Grit Scholarship Now Open
In honor of Women’s History Month, Luv’s Brownies is opening applications for the fifth annual Grit Scholarship, which supports students who have demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and determination in overcoming adversity while pursuing higher education or vocational training. Up to three scholarships of $500 each will be awarded.
Eligible students must submit:
• A 500-word “grit story” essay • Letters of recommendation • Proof of community service • Verification of enrollment in a four-year college, community college, or vocational program • Documentation of financial need
“Being a woman founder approaching 30 years in business is not just a milestone—it’s a responsibility,” said Lacy. “We stand on the shoulders of women who created pathways before us. Our job is to widen those pathways for the next generation.”
Expanding Community Impact
Luv’s Brownies continues to deepen its community partnerships, particularly in Alameda County, where its dessert truck has become a beloved presence at regional events in collaboration with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Fremont Street Eats.
“The Luv’s Brownies Food Truck has expanded its business to Alameda County and has become a local favorite, appearing at community events in partnership with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Fremont Street Eats. The Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Fremont Street Eats are proud of the connection that we have built between awesome food trucks like Luv’s Brownies and the community that comes out to our events. Luv’s Brownies contributes so much to bringing a sense of community through delicious brownies,” said Napoleon Batalao, Director of Digital Communications for the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
From campus beginnings to regional expansion, Luv’s Brownies’ journey represents entrepreneurship powered by perseverance—and heart.
About Founded in 1996, Luv’s Brownies is a digital-native bakery best known for its signature heart-shaped brownies, offering nationwide shipping and local delivery. The company also operates a Cuban café and dessert truck serving Santa Clara and Alameda counties, featuring Cuban sandwiches, signature drinks, and award-winning desserts.
No other details regarding Pop’s Place have been revealed.
A couple of days after the job posting, there was an announcement about a free March 31 pop-up event in Canarsie. The Instagram post revealed that this location will be Pop’s Place when it opens, calling the event a soft launch. Attendees can purchase exclusive merchandise and sample a private food menu. It promises to be a party atmosphere, with Jackson, a DJ, playing host.
“💫For Pop. Always.
“🗓️Tuesday, March 31st, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., we’re bringing it back to 1454 Rockaway Parkway to celebrate and honor the legacy the right way.
🛍️New exclusive merch drops you won’t find online, special in-person deals, and a first taste of our private food menu. Drinks will be available, the music will be right, and the energy will feel like magic.”
The Brooklyn rapper was shot to death during a home-invasion robbery on February 19, 2020, at a rented Hollywood Hills home. The Los Angeles Police Department stated that the intruder who shot Pop Smoke was after the rapper’s Cuban link chain.
Pop Smoke was only 20 years old.
The alleged gunman, Corey Walker, shot and killed Pop Smoke while he was “in the shower naked.” Walker didn’t get the chain, but took the Rolex. It was reported that Walker sold the watch for $2,000.
Walker, 24, was sentenced to 29 years in prison for his role in Pop Smoke’s killing in February 2025, People reported. Three people involved with Pop Smoke’s murder were only 15, 16 and 17 when it happened. They were convicted in juvenile court at the time, each reaching separate deals, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Studies Show That Attending A HBCU Is Healthier For Black Students
As the study pointed out, HBCU graduates had better memory and cognitive function than those who attended a PWI.
A new study found that attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as a young adult is better for the long-term cognitive outcomes of Black Americans.
The study, published in the JAMA Network Open last month, featured co-authors from Rutgeters University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Columbia University, Boston University, and Harvard University. As The Guardian first reported, the authors sampled over 1,900 Black American adults who attended college between 1940 and 1980 and who attended high school in a state with an HBCU. Approximately 35% of those sampled attended an HBCU. Researchers found a correlation between the collegiate environment and long-term wellness.
During this timeframe, students nationwide experience two major policy changes that shape education nationwide. In 1952, the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation was unconstitutional in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. More than a decade later, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 barred racial discrimination in schools.
Dr. Marilyn Thomas, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, wanted to investigate whether students who attended HBCUs had different outcomes than those who attended predominantly white institutions (PWIs) during this timeframe.
Two Different Life Outcomes
As the study pointed out, HBCU graduates had better memory and cognitive function than those who attended a predominantly PWI. HBCU students also had varied early-life experiences, including encouragement to attend school.
“Participants who attended HBCUs were more likely, for example, to have mothers or female caregivers who had a college education,” Thomas told The Guardian. “They were also more likely to have reported being shown affection when they were growing up, love and affection.”
While Thomas noted the study was only exploratory, she said it is the first of its kind to look at the effect of years of schooling on cognition.
“What’s really important about this finding is that it suggests that, yes, culturally affirming spaces actually can help promote and protect cognitive health,” Thomas added. “It’s even more than that because it doesn’t just demonstrate that it’s protective against cognitive health, but the benefits of this exposure last well beyond graduation.”
Government Restrictions Prevent Tyler Perry’s From Giving Money to Unpaid Atlanta TSA Workers
The filmmaker was seen at the airport talking to workers who showed up to work despite not being paid during the partial government shutdown.
Movie executive Tyler Perry’s attempt to give Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport some cash to offset their lack of paychecks during the current shutdown was grounded.
According to 11Alive, the Madea actor went to the airport but was not allowed to hand workers any cash due to government restrictions.
The partial shutdown has been in effect since Feb. 14 after lawmakers couldn’t agree on new terms for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following recent agency activities. In ICE’s attempts to carry out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation initiative, the agency has been accused of using inhumane tactics.
Perry reportedly took time to speak directly with the workers and thanked them for reporting to work despite not being paid.
Last year, during the longest government shutdown in history, he donated $1.5 million to Atlanta-based groups to assist families who were not receiving their SNAP benefits due to the shutdown.
But the Associated Press reported that the Senate has approved Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and other agencies. The deal , which still does not provide funds for ICE, was approved in a unanimous vote early Friday morning.
The House of Representatives is expected to consider the deal on Friday, March 27.
“We can get at least a lot of the government opened up again, and then we’ll go from there,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-SD. “Obviously, we’ll still have some work ahead of us.”
Trump Pushes The Limit By Becoming The First Sitting President To Add His Signature To Paper Currency
Polls reveal Americans wish the president would focus on the economy in another way like addressing the rising inflation rates and the heightened cost of gas and living expenses.
For the first time in the history of U.S. sitting presidents, President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on paper currency, NBC News reports.
The March 26 announcement from the Treasury Department said Trump’s signature will go on the bills in celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, making a historic move as paper currency is known for carrying the Treasury Secretary’s and the Treasurer’s signature alone since it was first printed in 1861. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doesn’t seem to mind sharing. “The President’s mark on history as the architect of America’s Golden Age economic revival is undeniable,” Bessent said in a statement.
“Printing his signature on the American currency is not only appropriate, but also well deserved.”
Polls reveal that Americans wish the President would focus on the economy in other ways, such as addressing rising inflation and the increasing cost of gas and living expenses. However, Bessent feels Trump’s signature is a great way to celebrate where the country is going. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and fiscal strength and stability,” the Treasury secretary said, according to Fox News.
“There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than U.S. dollar bills bearing his name, and it is only appropriate that this historic currency be issued at the Semiquincentennial.”
Treasurer Brandon Beach seems to agree, saying adding Trump’s signature to U.S. currency is “not only appropriate, but also well-deserved,” labeling him as “the architect of America’s Golden Age economic revival.”
The first $100 bills featuring Trump’s signature are scheduled to be produced in June, with additional denominations in the months that follow. But this is not the only new currency coming out.
Trump seems to be rolling out his own red carpets ahead of the 250th anniversary, unveiling a 24-karat commemorative gold coin featuring his image after a federal commission with a group of Trump-appointed members finally approved the design. The coin still has to go through Treasury approval.
Since returning to the Oval Office, the President has made moves to put his name to everything despite massive criticism. He added his notoriety to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., as well as discount drug programs, savings accounts, and proposed warships.
He made similar moves before leaving after his first term, stamping his name on COVID stimulus checks and giving direct cash payments to Americans during the pandemic.
Grand Slam Champion Coco Gauff Admits, ‘I Can Get Imposter Syndrome’
There is no imposter in the room with Coco Gauff.
Following her victory at the 2026 Miami Open, tennis star Coco Gauff, in a rare, vulnerable, and introspective moment, admitted to sometimes having “imposter syndrome.”
The 22-year-old Grand Slam winner opened up after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic (6-3, 1-6, 6-3) to reach her first career semi-final at her home-state tournament, becoming the youngest American to do so since tennis great Serena Williams over two decades ago, according to BBC Sport.
“I think sometimes I can get imposter syndrome,” Gauff told reporters during her post-match press conference. “Even when they’re saying my accomplishments when I walk on or during the warm-up, it doesn’t feel like me. I’m like, ‘Oh, actually, you do have a good career,’ but it doesn’t feel like that in the moment.”
World number four and two-time Grand Slam winner Coco Gauff says she sometimes gets "imposter syndrome". pic.twitter.com/o3thXiVuwc
The win over Bencic is a testament to Gauff’s “fighting spirit,” a quality she values even when her self-confidence wavers. In her six previous appearances at Miami, Gauff failed to progress beyond the fourth round.
Gauff will face Karolína Muchová on March 26. While Gauff holds a dominant 5-0 head-to-head record against Muchová, she remains cautious. The champion stressed that anything can happen on the court as her success will depend entirely on her “mentality out there at the end of the day.”
Gauff joins other high-profile athletes who have spoken about their struggles with mental health despite their success. Despite her personal feelings, Gauff’s history of winning on the court and securing the title of “highest paid female athlete” is a testament to her athletic prowess and business acumen. There is no imposter in the room with Coco Gauff.
