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Republican Representative Thomas Massie is mounting a push to force an impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even though the effort is expected to fail.[31206] Massie says he wants to use the motion to pressure Donald Trump to fire Hegseth before House Democrats can open their own impeachment process next year.[31206]
At Los Angeles police arrested a suspect on suspicion of felony stalking after the person allegedly trespassed on LeBron James’s property, and James said his family is safe.[31204]
In Ohio, State Representative Cecil Thomas described breaking the Republican supermajority in the state House as a turning point that will force more compromise on vetoes and on issues affecting Cincinnati after the 2026 election.[31194]
The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams beginning in 2027 under a new five-year deal valued at nearly $1.7 billion with ESPN and the CFP.[31197]
Fashion watchers are already speculating about how celebrities and designers will interpret the newly announced 2027 Met Gala theme as they imagine turning everyday pieces into red-carpet looks.[31196]
At Ye’s record-breaking concert in North Texas, the AT&T Stadium show featured surprise appearances from artists including Erykah Badu and Kid Cudi, marking a historic event for the performer.[31199]
At Skvlk Fest a reported stabbing was the latest violent incident to mar Jamie Foxx’s annual Halloween celebration after a year in which a bottle was thrown at performer GloRilla.[31198]
The Philadelphia 76ers’ Jaylen Brown faced his former teammate Jayson Tatum for the first time since a major trade, and observers have noted what seems like a frosty relationship that has fueled media and fan speculation.[31200]
Cardi B disputes claims she was paid $2.5 million for a canceled Jamaica concert, saying she received only $900,000 and was still waiting for the remainder when organizers failed to meet obligations, and she has threatened a countersuit.[31205]
Tracee Ellis Ross celebrated her 54th birthday and first Emmy with Issa Rae in Cabo, enjoying spa days, beach time and a vacation wardrobe that included big curls and a bikini.[31203]
A JPMorgan Chase Money Talk piece warns car buyers about increasingly sophisticated scams on online marketplaces and fake dealership sites, and it offers steps such as verifying a vehicle identification number, inspecting cars in person, using safe payment methods, and reporting suspected fraud to authorities and lenders.[31183]
Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, CEO of EBONY Media Group, is pursuing growth strategies for the historic Black media company that aim to expand beyond traditional publishing and to build lasting impact on Black wealth.[31179]
Questions about corporate governance surround Nvidia as its board investigates CEO Jensen Huang’s reported affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy, raising concerns about his concentrated power at the company.[31190]
Dave Chappelle’s recent routine, which repurposed a controversial joke by Tony Hinchcliffe about George Floyd during an appearance with Charlie Kirk, has drawn fierce criticism from observers.[31185]
Roland Martin pressed independent Mississippi Senate candidate Ty Pinkins in a tense exchange that focused on Pinkins’ reasons for remaining in the 2026 race.[31186]
Ye’s stadium triumph and the Met Gala announcement reflect a blend of pop culture spectacle and high-fashion anticipation as entertainers and designers prepare for major 2027 moments and as live events continue to attract big headlines.[31199][31196]
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A straight forward algorithm determines what comes to the top
The algorithm for what you see is the same for all users and entries.
The math that positions the articles is as follows:
(likes - dislikes) - (TIMESTAMPDIFF(MINUTE, s.date_added, NOW()) / 60) + number_of_distinct_comment_users
(likes - dislikes)
This captures how positively the community feels about the story:
This is the baseline of how users rate the content.
- (TIMESTAMPDIFF(MINUTE, s.date_added, NOW()) / 60)
This portion subtracts points as the story gets older:
Purpose: This keeps newer stories competitive. Older stories gradually drop unless they are constantly receiving likes, dislikes, or comments.
+ number_of_distinct_comment_users
This adds points based on how many unique people have commented on the story:
It rewards breadth of engagement, not spam or one person talking a lot.
Purpose: This helps surface stories that spark real discussion.
Afronary aims to reflect the pulse of the community and not the bias of its developers.
A system of hash tags can be used to categorize and find local resources. eg Search hashtags for #soulfood #southchicago
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Hashtag system makes it easy to explore everything from cultural insights to local services — like #soulfood in #southchicago.
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