Promising, New Web Series Empowers Black Actors & Women!
The new web series Ashley’s World debuted online in February 2018. The dramedy follows the journey of Ashley, a young single mother who is fighting to overcome poverty and follow her dreams of becoming a professional, working actor while caring for her demanding, yet loving family.
Cadillac Introduces First-Ever XT4
All-new compact SUV delivers more for a new generation of luxury buyers
At Cadillac House in Manhattan today, Cadillac unveiled the first-ever XT4, an all-new compact SUV tailored for the next generation of luxury customers.
Jacqueline Woodson Wins $608,000 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, World’s Largest Children’s Literature Prize
According to latimes.com, acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson, who won a National Book Award for “Brown Girl Dreaming,” just won the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award on Tuesday. The award comes with a prize of $608,000, which is funded by the government of Sweden. Publishers Weekly reports that Woodson is the 18th person or organization to win the prize, which is considered one of the most prestigious children’s literary awards in the world.
For the First Time Ever, A Black Woman is the New Face of the $10 Bill in Canada
More than 70 years ago, Viola Desmond stood up for civil rights in Canada when she refused to leave a whites-only section of a theater. Last week, she was honored as the first Black person and a non-royal woman to become the face of a dollar bill in Canada.
Why What Amazon Just Did For Medicaid and Low-Income Families is Such a Big Deal
Amazon is once again taking initiative in the healthcare industry. In their latest efforts to alleviate healthcare costs, the online retail giant will now be selling Prime memberships at a discount to Medicaid recipients. Definitely a big deal for low-income families!
The Weather Channel is Now Black-Owned -- Comedian Byron Allen Just Bought it for $300 Million!
Most people know Byron Allen as a funny comedian, but he is also a successful entrepreneur and media mogul as the CEO/owner of Entertainment Studios, Inc., one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television. His Los Angeles-based company currently has 41 shows on the air, and owns eight 24-hour HD cable television networks reaching nearly 160 million aggregate subscribers nationwide. And now, his company is the proud new owner of the Weather Channel!
SoftBank wants to build the world's biggest solar project in Saudi Arabia
SoftBank and Saudi Arabia are planning to cash in on Middle Eastern sunshine by building a $200 billion solar power project in the oil-rich kingdom.
Austin bomber's roommate still being questioned, lawmaker says
One of the roommates of the man who carried out a series of deadly explosions in Austin, Texas, is still being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation, a Texas congressman said.
Jury to hear closing arguments in Pulse shooter's wife trial
Attorneys will offer jurors their closing arguments Wednesday in the federal terrorism trial of Noor Salman, the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter.
Surrounded by hawks, Mattis digs in amid Trump admin chaos
- Defense Secretary James Mattis is doing his best to downplay notions that he is concerned about working with President Donald Trump's hawkish new national security adviser John Bolton despite signs of a shifting power dynamic at the highest levels of the administration and strong indications that the two men could clash over key issues like North Korea and Iran.
Why Kim Jong Un made a secret trip to China
A surprise visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to China may indicate Pyongyang's need for support from its closest ally ahead of upcoming summits with South Korea and the US.
Venezuela health system in worse condition than expected, according to survey
A survey of 104 health facilities in Venezuela, commissioned by the opposition-controlled National Assembly, paints a grim picture of a collapsed system hurting for even the most essential goods and services.
Orange County votes to join feds to oppose California's 'sanctuary' law
Not all of California opposes President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Los Alamitos, a small city in Orange County, voted last week to oppose California's "sanctuary" law. And now the county government is joining the backlash against the state policy, which prohibits local law enforcement from some cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Facebook is making its privacy settings easier to find
Facebook is rolling out a series of changes to give people better control of their privacy settings and data. The company's redesigned security settings let people control what personal information the social network and third-party apps keeps. Facebook used to display security tools and settings across 20 different tabs.
Uber doesn't plan to renew self-driving permit in California
Uber doesn't plan to renew its self-driving vehicle permit in California. The news comes less than two weeks after a self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg as she walked her bicycle across a street in Tempe, Arizona. After the tragedy, the company halted testing of its self-driving cars on roads in North America.
A clown is running for Congress in South Carolina
A former professional clown wants to join the circus in Washington. Steve Lough, who has worked for Ringling Bros. circus, is running for the Democratic nomination in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.
NFL and Nike sign 8-year contract for uniforms
The NFL and Nike just made their relationship official -- again. The two brands announced on Tuesday that they would be extending their partnership for another eight years. The new deal will take place when the current one expires in 2020 and will run through 2028.
Some Aetna customers will see lower drug prices
About 3 million Aetna customers could get a break at the pharmacy next year.
Nvidia pauses its self-driving car tests in wake of Uber crash
Nvidia is temporarily pausing its self-driving car tests on public roads. Nvidia is best known for providing technology for other companies in sectors ranging from bitcoin mining to self-driving cars, but it also has its own fleet of self-driving cars, used for research and development purposes.
Steven Spielberg nixes Carl's Jr.'s 'SpielBurgers' dreams
Carl's Jr. won't be serving "SpielBurgers" any time soon. Since Sunday, the restaurant chain has been touting a rebranded version of its charbroiled sliders called "Spielburgers," in honor of director Steven Spielberg and his new film, "Ready Player One."
