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5 things to know for July 5: Shooting, Ukraine, Jayland Walker, Travel, Eiffel Tower

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

Here's why Democrats could keep the Senate

Election Day 2022 is now four months away. Democrats are trying to hold on to slim majorities in both the House and Senate. They're doing so against the backdrop of high inflation and an economy viewed in poor shape, which …

'People just falling and falling': Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting

Zoe Pawelczak's dad thought the repetitive pops ringing out at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade Monday morning were part of the show, she says. But she felt something was off.

Former preschool teacher identified as a victim of July Fourth parade shooting

What was supposed to be a day of national celebration turned into a day of tragedy and fear when a gunman killed six people and injured dozens of others at a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

This photo of a kiss is a modern allegory for queer Black love

As D'Angelo Lovell Williams posed for a kiss with a former partner, Glenn, in front of the camera, their faces each obscured by the black silk cloth of a backwards durag, the photographer had a famous painting in mind.

Philadelphia mayor says he's worried about other big events after 2 officers shot during a July Fourth event

Two police officers were shot during a July Fourth celebration in Philadelphia, authorities said.

Kate Hudson's brother Oliver reacted to her topless Instagram pic

Kate Hudson went mermaid style for the Gram and her big brother wasn't down for it.

Veterans coping with PTSD suffer through trauma from July 4th fireworks

While thousands gather to enjoy fireworks to celebrate the birth of a nation, thousands of veterans who suffer with post traumatic stress disorder will stay indoors to avoid the fireworks.

Suspect in custody after deadly Illinois July Fourth parade shooting

Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing six people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.

'Those are wartime injuries': Doctor describes the horrific scene at the Highland Park shooting

Dr. David Baum waited a minute after the shooting stopped at the northern Illinois Fourth of July parade he attended Monday, and then ran toward the victims. And what he saw, he said, was horrifying.

Clifford Tatum Named New Harris County Elections Administrator

By a vote of 5-0, Harris County now has a new elections administrator, and his name is Clifford Tatum. Judge Lina Hidalgo made the announced on late Tuesday evening. The five-member bipartisan Harris County Elections Commission will make the official …

Super Friends Praise Fest' is Set to be Atlanta's Biggest Gospel Concert of the Year at the State Farm Arena!

An all-star lineup of gospel music's biggest names will be in concert on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the State Farm Arena. The list of artists set to perform include Yolanda Adams, Erica Campbell, Jekalyn Carr, Marvin Sapp, Keke Wyatt, …

Celebrate Independence Day with H-E-B and Honor Men, Women and Families of the U.S. Armed Forces with a Care Package

H-E-B is profoundly grateful for the selfless sacrifice of our nation’s military heroes. In honor of America’s Independence Day, H-E-B, will send over 500 Operation Appreciation care packages to Texans serving our country away from home. To celebrate freedom and …

'Super Friends Praise Fest' is Set to be Atlanta's Biggest Gospel Concert of the Year at the State Farm Arena!

An all-star lineup of gospel music's biggest names will be in concert on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the State Farm Arena. The list of artists set to perform include Yolanda Adams, Erica Campbell, Jekalyn Carr, Marvin Sapp, Keke Wyatt, …

Propel Center launches three-part Junior Music Executive Accelerator series to inspire HBCU students to become future music industry executives

Propel Center, in commemoration of Black Music Month, joined with five of Propel's institutional partners to successfully launch the first of the three-part C3 Series, an executive music industry pipeline program to promote music entrepreneurship in tech.