AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN: Celebrating Black Creativity with a Battle of the Bands
AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN is set to make its highly anticipated debut at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, from August 23 to 24, 2024. In partnership with BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, this inaugural event will showcase an electrifying lineup …
FBISD to Launch Stopfinder Bus Software for Enhanced Student Safety and Communication
Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) is set to roll out its innovative Stopfinder bus software system in the coming weeks, a significant upgrade designed to enhance safety and communication for students, parents, and school staff. This new system will …
The Sanders Hand: Cultivating the Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs with County Connections Grant
While most summer programming students are busy splashing in pools or enjoying arts and crafts, a remarkable group of middle and high school students enrolled in The Sanders Hand Young Billionaires Club is diving into the world of entrepreneurship and …
Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young charged with murder
A police officer in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, was indicted by a grand jury on murder charges Tuesday in last year’s killing of a pregnant woman who was suspected of shoplifting, according to the Montgomery County prosecutor’s office.
A 1954 Mercedes worth up to $70 million will be among legendary racing cars up for sale soon
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner valued between $50-70 million is among the historic cars set to be sold by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Arkansas police officer fired after video captures him beating a detainee in the back of a patrol car
The Jonesboro Police Department in Arkansas has terminated an officer after he was seen on video physically assaulting a detainee in the back of a patrol vehicle.
As the Olympic flame heads for Los Angeles, what can we expect from the 2028 Games?
The Paris Games are over, the Olympic flame that hung suspended in a cauldron above the Jardins de Tuileries extinguished, and the Olympic flag handed over to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.
Chuck E. Cheese targets inflation-weary families with a bargain subscription program
Chuck E. Cheese has a new subscription program that’s nearly half the price of a standard Netflix plan, but one the animatronic rat likely hopes is double the fun.
The era of freeloading is officially over
One of the problems with tech is that it can be really good at narcing. And I don’t mean in the scary Big Brother Thought Police kinda way, more in the lawful evil sense of forcing us to pay for …
Israel’s credit rating cut again as conflicts drag on
Israel’s credit rating was downgraded by Fitch Ratings Monday, after the agency cited concerns around the ongoing war with Hamas and geopolitical risks.
Doctors strike across India to protest rape and murder of trainee medic
Thousands of doctors have gone on strike across India to demand better protection for health workers after a trainee medic was raped and murdered in eastern West Bengal state.
Trump and Musk host friendly conversation on X after delay from technical difficulties
Former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk hosted a friendly conversation Monday on X after their interview was delayed by more than 40 minutes due to technical difficulties.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Unveils Pioneering Sports Photography Book, *Game Changers*
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is set to release a groundbreaking book that captures the profound impact of Black athletes on American sports and culture. Titled *Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum …
2024 State of Tarrant County College: A Year of Unprecedented Achievements and Transformative Growth
Tarrant County College (TCC) is on an unstoppable trajectory, setting new benchmarks in academic excellence, community engagement, and career readiness. In her annual State of the College address, Chancellor Elva LeBlanc declared 2024 as the most impactful year in the …
Workers allege ‘nightmare’ conditions at Kentucky startup JD Vance helped fund
As a venture capitalist, JD Vance repeatedly touted his guiding principles for investing in a company: A business should not only turn a profit, it should also help American communities.
