House GOP's 10 Trump critics raise piles of cash in battle to hang on to their seats
Former President Donald Trump made his return to campaign politics last month by trekking to northern Ohio to take revenge on one of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach him: Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.
McCullers Dominates The White Sox.
As the start of the second half of the season kicked off, the Houston Astros picked up right where they left off. After defeating the New York Yankees in an exhilarating six-run ninth inning comeback going into the All-Star break, Houston used that momentum and defeated one of the American League’s best team in the Chicago White Sox by a score of 7-1.
The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis - Tips for Buyers & Sellers
Welcome back to The Open House. As I spend more and more time with my clients, I realize a lot of you all have the same questions. This week, I want to share some tips that will help prepare you whether you are buying a new home or selling your home.
Pot users welcome: Amazon won’t test jobseekers for marijuana
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use. The e-commerce giant, which is the second-largest private employer in the U.S. behind Walmart, is making the change as several states legalize cannabis.
4 Tips To Get Your Hair Pool Ready
It’s no secret that chlorine can be taxing on the hair, especially if it’s chemically treated, but that’s no reason to avoid getting some much-needed pool time this summer.
Pyer Moss wows with couture show honoring Black inventors
This time, the weather gods were smiling on Kerby Jean-Raymond and his label, Pyer Moss. So too were the fashion gods. Two days after torrential rains and lightning sent guests fleeing for cover and forced Jean-Raymond to postpone unveiling his hotly awaited first couture collection, the sun came out Saturday and the crowds came back. They were rewarded with a hugely imaginative, visually audacious show that blurred the lines between fashion and art as it paid tribute to the ingenuity of Black inventors often overlooked by history.
Local Author Invites Everyone to Celebrate National Cousins Day
Did you know that Saturday, July 24, 2021 is officially National Cousins Day? This day is dedicated to the wonderful people who helped us endure all our family get-togethers and holidays. They were there to keep us company at the “kids table,” and for some of us, they were the siblings we never had. Join author and illustrator, Lynn Page, along with her cousins, family, and friends, for 5-day LIVE reading to debut her children’s book, My First Best Cousin Friend.
Coleman Says, 'I'm not going to go'
“The reason I’m not concerned is I’m just not going to go. So if they want to drag me to Austin and throw me in the chamber and lock the door, good luck.”
The reason I’m not concerned is I’m just not going to go. So if they want to drag me to Austin and throw me in the chamber and lock the door, good luck.”
Mayor Turner speaks at Southmore Bridge Celebration
Nearly three years after it was demolished, the Southmore Bridge reconstruction project is officially complete.
Zaila Avant-Garde the First African American Contestant to Win National Spelling Bee
Zaila Avant-garde wasn't focused on her place in history on Thursday when she became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 93 editions of the competition.
It's Time for Patriots to Stand Up
America's democracy is under assault -- systematic, unrelenting and unhinged. The assault is waged by one party -- the Republican Party. It is largely driven by the lies and racism of Donald Trump, who simply will not accept that he lost the last election. To deny that unacceptable reality, Trump has spread -- and Republican officials across the country have echoed -utterly fraudulent claims of fraud to justify measures to make voting more difficult.
The Girl From Oakland, California Made a Difference
Remembering Team Style Mag's Cecilia M. Austin
The girl from Oakland, California made a difference. Every space, arena and conversation Cecilia Austin entered into, she would scan to see who to speak to before alerting the world of her presence. She would flash an imperfect smile but behind it would be something no dentist could align properly, something no one could judge but instead embrace: heart.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Welcomes New Honorary Members on Good Morning America
Robin Roberts, Tracee Ellis Ross, Alice Walker, Ruth E. Carter, Debra Martin Chase, Cynthia Erivo, Ursula M. Burns, and Lisa Leslie
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® welcomed in eight new members with a big announcement on Good Morning America. Broadcast anchor Robin Roberts, award winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, novelist and social activist Alice Walker, Academy Award costume designer Ruth E. Carter, 3x time WNBA Lisa Leslie, American motion picture and television producer Debra Martin Chase, actress, singer, and songwriter Cynthia Erivo, and one of the most powerful businesswoman in the world Ursula M. Burns.
Critical race theory has become a social and political lightning rod. This is how we got here
From chaotic school board meetings to political strife along party lines, critical race theory has ignited a controversy across the country in recent months.
Texarkana food bank continues to face another year of high demand
While we're starting to see a tremendous amount of recovery and return back to normal, there's still people in great need.
Don't eat the fish: Scientist says Broad River being poisoned by American Zinc
An Appalachian State scientist has a warning about the water quality of the Broad River.
House select committee on Capitol insurrection will hold first hearing July 27 with Capitol Police
The House select committee investigating the US Capitol riot will hold its first hearing on July 27 to hear directly from law enforcement officers and others who responded to the attack, and potential witnesses have been asked for their availability and told to save the date.
Twitter's disappearing Snapchat clone... disappears
Most major social media platforms have tried a version of Snapchat's Stories, but Twitter is the first to admit its experiment with disappearing content failed.
Fact-checking Republicans' false narratives around Biden's door-to-door vaccine efforts
The way some Republican lawmakers tell it, the federal government is coming door-to-door to create a registry of the unvaccinated and force people to receive one of the Covid-19 vaccines.
More than 2 million Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage under Biden's special enrollment period
More than 2 million Americans have signed up for 2021 coverage during a special enrollment period on the Obamacare federal and state exchanges, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Wednesday.
