Russian oligarch's luxury yacht seized in Spain at US' request
A 255-foot luxury yacht owned by a Russian billionaire was seized by Spanish law enforcement on Monday at the request of US officials, according to the Justice Department.
Even rich people may need to rein in spending as the global economy wavers
Are upper middle class and affluent shoppers starting to feel the pinch from higher prices and geopolitical concerns? If so, what does that mean for the rest of American consumers?
All 6 victims from the Sacramento mass shooting have been identified as police hunt for the killers
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office has identified all six victims who were killed in a shooting in downtown Sacramento early Sunday morning. The victims are:
Five more women, including Bessie Coleman and Maria Tallchief, will appear on US quarters next year
The US Mint has announced the next five women to appear on American quarters. After honoring such figures as Maya Angelou and Sally Ride in the first run of its American Women Quarters Program, the agency has selected a new …
Is returning to the office taking a bite out of your finances?
More workers are returning to the office after working from home the last two years. Not only has this meant an adjustment to daily routines, but also spending, as employees start shelling out money for commuting costs, coffee and lunch …
The V.O. Burton Foundation Inc Hosts Trinity Garden Give Back Event
Phyllis Burton is the CEO and Founder of the V.O. Burton Foundation Inc. This nonprofit organization was created in honor of her late father Varn O. Burton. He managed over seven apartment complexes in the Trinity Gardens community. During his …
First Black Family In Texas To Race Quarter Horses Gets Recognition Thanks To A Special Stallion
A neighborhood family is impacting the world forever in the territory of Texas. The Hatley family - the principal Black family in Texas to race quarter ponies - is getting a ton of acknowledgment because of their persistent effort with …
Congressman Al Green Joins President Biden at White House for Signing of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. – Maya Angelou
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Ginni Thomas
Last week, two events involving the U.S. Supreme Court occurred. First, four days of hearings surrounding the nomination and possible elevation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation's highest court.
Council Member Edward Pollard Partners with METRO to Launch Innovative Jobs Resource
Council Member Edward Pollard will hold a press conference to announce the launch of DistrictJJobs.com, a website that offers tools to job seekers to find employment with local companies. The press conference will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022, at …
Florida isn't the only state pushing legislation that could be harmful to LGBTQ students
Nearly three months into the new year, lawmakers in dozens of states have introduced a slew of bills that could limit the rights of LGBTQ Americans.
Radiation exposure drug maker says it is ramping up supply in Europe
Russia's refusal to rule out nuclear war has put the world in an unsettling reality: The unthinkable is suddenly a possibility -- if extremely remote. One drugmaker, Partner Therapeutics, isn't waiting to take action.
Home prices rose 19.2% in January from last year
Home prices continued to surge higher in January. Prices rose 19.2% in January from the year before, up from an 18.9% annual increase in December, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price Index.
New Orleans and other major cities at risk for severe storms including tornadoes
It's been less than a week since deadly storms impacted the Deep South, and once again we are looking at the potential for the same areas to get more severe storms.
Museum exhibit curated by its own security guards opens in Baltimore
On most days, Rob Kempton guards the many beautiful works on display at the Baltimore Museum of Art -- but this weekend, he's curating them.
