Biden's improvised comment on Putin during Warsaw speech looms over White House
Two days after President Joe Biden's return from Europe, one improvised comment about Russian President Vladimir Putin hovers over the White House: "For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power."
Buchanan District Library seeks support in expanded tutoring program
The library’s free tutoring program depends on donations to thrive and looks to expand its tutoring efforts.
DeSantis signs controversial bill restricting certain LGBTQ topics in the classroom
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, approving the controversial measure that opponents have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Supreme Court takes up case over Andy Warhol silkscreens of the musician Prince
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would take up a case concerning whether the late Andy Warhol infringed on a photographer's copyright when he created a series of silkscreens of the musician Prince.
Joint Statement From NFL Clubs On Commitment To Increasing Diversity Among Ownership
Following a discussion among the 32 NFL clubs, the membership adopted today the below statement and resolution that outlines its commitment to increasing diversity among ownership.
GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry guilty of three felonies in campaign contributions case
Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was found guilty on Thursday of concealing information and making false statements to federal authorities in regard to an investigation looking into illegal campaign contributions in his 2016 reelection campaign, the US Attorney's Office …
Minneapolis schools, teachers reach tentative deal to end strike
Minneapolis Public Schools reached a tentative deal with teachers Friday, ending a strike that officially started on March 8 and canceled school for 30,000 students, said Superintendent Ed Graff.
Biden says in Poland that the stakes of Ukraine war go well beyond its borders
President Joe Biden told American troops on a deterrence mission near the border with Ukraine that the consequences of the raging conflict 50 miles away could extend around the world.
Instacart slashes its valuation to $24 billion
Instacart's valuation doubled twice to $39 billion in the first year of the public health crisis, fueled by a pandemic boon to its on-demand grocery delivery business. Now it's falling back to earth.
EMMY® & NAACP Image Award-Winner Rushion McDonald, U.S. Army ROTC, and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Hosts HBCU College Day at Texas Southern University
EMMY® and NAACP Image Award-winning TV/Film/Radio Producer and 3815 Media, Inc. founder Rushion McDonald - in partnership with the U.S. Army ROTC and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community - will …
Now Is the Time When People of Conscience Must Stand Up
GuiYing Ma was assaulted as she swept up the sidewalk in front of her Queens home, her head beaten with a rock so that she ended up in a coma for weeks. Christina Yuna Lee was fatally stabbed more than …
Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Faces More Questions During Third Day of Confirmation Hearings
President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, is facing another round of questions from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee during the third day of her historic confirmation hearings.
Analysis: Ketanji Brown Jackson demonstrated a serious and thoughtful demeanor as she faced offensive questioning from some Republicans
Beyond the hyperbole and theatrics that have punctuated this week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, a portrait of Ketanji Brown Jackson as jurist has begun to emerge.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Releases 2 Year Update For Resilient Houston And The Climate Action Plan
To celebrate the two-year anniversaries of both the Resilient Houston strategy (released February 2020) and Climate Action Plan (released April 2020), the City of Houston has released a two-year, combined update and a new digital interface to track progress on …
Tax penalties are a waste of your money. Here's how to avoid them
Unless you enjoy throwing money away, you'll want to do all you can to avoid being hit with tax penalties and interest if you end up owing money to the IRS on your 2021 tax return.
