Venus Williams, 45, becomes oldest player to win WTA singles match in more than 20 years
Venus Williams rolled back the years to produce a brilliant display as she eliminated fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 of the DC Open.
Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death has hit the Black community so deeply
Some celebrity deaths hit the Black community differently. Such is the case with the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died Sunday at age 54 in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his family.
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan dead at the age of 71, WWE says
Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at the age of 71, according to World Wrestling Entertainment.
Ford recalls more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs
Ford has issued a recall for more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles due to a fire hazard.
Women will soon be able to request a female Uber driver in these US cities
Uber is piloting a new option for its US app that will allow female passengers to request women drivers, coming after the company has long grappled with preventing sexual assault on its platform.
Orange juice importer sues Trump, says Brazil tariffs will mean higher prices for consumer
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil could push up the cost of orange juice at major American supermarkets like Aldi, Walmart and Wegmans by as much as 25%, according to one US-based orange juice importer.
Southwest Airlines announces start date for assigned seating
The end of an era is official for Southwest Airlines passengers. On Monday, the airline announced a start date for its new assigned seating, which will bring the airline’s longstanding open-seat boarding tradition to an end.
Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks
Target is changing a roughly decade-old policy that let customers save some extra cash.
GM’s latest tariff hit: $1.1 billion
Tariffs on imported cars and auto parts cost General Motors $1.1 billion in the second quarter, the nation’s largest automaker said Tuesday.
Hershey says it is hiking chocolate prices
Hershey told its retail partners it is raising prices by a percentage in the “lower double-digit range” over what its chocolate products cost over the past couple years, a company spokesperson confirmed to CNN. The culprit: high cocoa prices.
Special Feature Highlight: LaShasta Bell, Awakening Wellness Through the Science of Sleep
In a culture that glorifies hustle and overlooks rest, LaShasta Bell is rewriting the narrative—proving that sleep is not a luxury but a lifeline to success. As a Certified Sleep Science Coach, her mission is clear: to awaken a generation to the power of rest, because when we sleep well, we dream bigger and live fuller.
Pentagon watchdog has evidence Hegseth’s Signal messages included classified information, sources say
The Pentagon’s inspector general has received evidence that the military plans shared from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Signal account to a group chat earlier this year were taken from a US Central Command document that was marked classified at the time, according to two people familiar with the ongoing review.
French president sues Candace Owens over claims his wife is a man
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, filed a 22-count defamation lawsuit in the United States against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens Wednesday over the claim that Brigitte could be a man.
Tesla’s earnings continue to slide
Tesla’s troubles continued Wednesday as the company reported a 23% drop in adjusted earnings for the second quarter, a fall that followed a record drop in sales in the same period.
From ‘you’re a joke’ to ‘I’ve forgiven you’: Families of Idaho murder victims address Bryan Kohberger at sentencing
The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four University of Idaho students killed by Bryan Kohberger in 2022, called him a “joke,” “loser,” and “as dumb as they come” in a day of searing victim impact statements.
Trump admin will soon propose to kill EPA’s ability to make rules about climate pollution, sources say
The Environmental Protection Agency has drafted a proposal to reverse a landmark scientific finding that planet-warming pollution from fossil fuels endangers human health, and could release that proposal as soon as this week, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Exclusive: Newly discovered photos and video shed fresh light on Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Newly uncovered archived video footage and photos reveal fresh details about Donald Trump’s past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Florida police under fire as video of Black man punched, dragged by deputies during traffic stop goes viral
A cell phone video showing a White police officer in Jacksonville, Florida, striking a Black man in the face during a February traffic stop before officers dragged the driver from his car has sparked outrage online as conflicting accounts of the incident have emerged.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. He was 76.
Houston Theater Week 2025: A Weeklong Celebration of Culture, Creativity, and Can’t-Miss Deals!
Get ready, Houston! The curtains are rising on one of the city's most anticipated cultural celebrations — Houston Theater Week 2025, returning for its fourth annual run from August 18–24. Presented by Houston First Corporation in partnership with the city's leading professional theaters and performing arts organizations, this weeklong event is your golden ticket to experience the magic of live performance — all while enjoying exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE deals on nearly 400 shows citywide.
