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Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation trial against TV network

An accused rapist who had sought to clear his name by suing one of Australia’s largest television networks for defamation has lost his case, with a judge finding that, on the balance of probabilities, he committed the crime.

Bishop among several people reported stabbed in Sydney church, two days after mall attack

A bishop was among several people reportedly stabbed at a church service in Sydney, Australia on Monday – just two days after the city was rocked by a mass stabbing in a busy shopping mall.

Breaking Barriers: CBCF and University of Oxford Forge Path for Black Scholars

In a groundbreaking move, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has joined forces with the esteemed University of Oxford to introduce the CBCF Alumni Scholarship. This transformative endeavor aims to bridge financial disparities for Black students aspiring to pursue master’s …

Carlson Cares Scholarship Opportunity for Texas HS Seniors

The Carlson Law Firm is excited to announce a fantastic chance for Texas high school seniors to grab hold of the Carlson Cares Scholarships. Two lucky students will each receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their educational journey. I have …

Comcast NBCUniversal and News is Out Empower 16 Journalism Fellows to Amplify Black and LGBTQ+ Voices

In a groundbreaking collaboration, News is Out and Word In Black have joined forces to unveil the 16 esteemed fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab. Powered by Comcast NBCUniversal, this pioneering initiative aims to empower journalists across …

Statement from Congressman Al Green on Iran’s Attacks against the State of Israel

The Iranian government’s launching of hundreds of lethal drones and missiles targeting Israel was an egregious overreach that unnecessarily threatens peace in the region as well as the world.

Houston native graduates from U.S. Navy Officer school

Ensign Rita Doakes, a native of Houston, Texas, recently graduated from the U.S. Navy's Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) School on Apr. 12.

Biden to forgive $7.4 billion more in student loan debt for 277,000 borrowers

The Biden administration said Friday that is using existing student loan forgiveness programs to cancel another round of student debt, totaling $7.4 billion for 277,000 borrowers.

Governor Abbott Galvanizes Support for Alan Schoolcraft in New Braunfels: A Call to Action for House District 44

Governor Greg Abbott's recent call to action resonated throughout New Braunfels as he rallied Texans to throw their support behind Alan Schoolcraft for House District 44. In a fervent volunteer kickoff event, Governor Abbott emphasized the pivotal role Schoolcraft plays …

Commissioner Ellis, March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health Officials will Provide Local and National Updates on Maternal and Child Health

Join us for a vital pre-event feature, where Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, along with esteemed representatives from March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health (HCPH), will provide crucial updates on maternal and child health at both local and …

With inflation back up, the long-predicted storm clouds in the economy may actually be forming

Progress on inflation is moving in the wrong direction. The latest Consumer Price Index, released Wednesday, showed that annual inflation ticked up to 3.5% in March from 3.2% in February. That marked the largest annual gain in half a year.

The US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay

Stamp prices are set to increase — again. The US Postal Service filed a notice with its regulators to increase prices on First-Class “Forever” stamps to 73 cents from 68 cents, marking yet another price hike for the financially beleaguered …

Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves

These are tough times for two big US dollar store chains. In the past month, Family Dollar said it will close nearly 1,000 stores and 99 Cents Only said it will go out of business.

6 ex-officers who pleaded guilty in ‘Goon Squad’ torture of 2 Black men sentenced in state court

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who abused two Black men for hours were sentenced in state court Wednesday to 15 to 45 years in prison.

Homes flooding in Texas as severe storms ramp up across the South, including a threat of strong tornadoes

Severe storms are battering parts of the South with torrential rain and damaging winds, threatening tornadoes and creating “life-threatening” flooding.