Serbia says convicted war criminal Mladić to be buried with ‘highest honors’
Serbia plans to honor convicted Bosnian war criminal Ratko Mladić with “highest military and state honors,” igniting outrage from genocide survivors and fierce criticism across the region.
Trump to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 at the Pentagon, forgoing a visit to ground zero
Trump will skip Ground Zero on the 25th anniversary of 9/11—choosing the Pentagon instead so he can deliver a speech honoring the victims and heroes of America’s darkest day.
Chinese government ships spotted in record numbers off Taiwan in July
China’s record surge of vessels around Taiwan is raising alarms that Beijing could be testing the waters for a future blockade—while Taiwan fights back with a $7 billion drone buildup.
Two Systems of Justice: How Success Makes Leaders of Color Targets
Rev. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. argues that successful corporate leaders of color are too often denied the benefit of the doubt when businesses struggle, pointing to the First Brands Group case as a troubling example of unequal treatment.
Trump’s Marine One again struggles to communicate with air traffic control before takeoff after similar incident this month
Marine One again struggled to communicate with Reagan National’s control tower Thursday, forcing another helicopter to relay messages before the president’s aircraft could safely take off.
Judge pauses US Postal Service plan to implement Trump’s new mail voting restrictions
A federal judge has temporarily blocked new USPS rules that could reshape how states handle mail ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines
Updated Covid-19 vaccines targeting the XFG variant are now approved in the US, with eligibility narrowed largely to older adults and people at higher risk of severe illness.
Report reveals communication issues before jet got too close to Trump’s Marine One — and role White House construction played
A preliminary NTSB report says a communications breakdown — worsened by White House construction — preceded the near-miss involving an airliner and Marine One carrying President Trump.
Council Members Edward Pollard and Carolyn Evans-Shabazz Partner to Provide Essential Support Through Community Diaper Drive
Houston City Council Members Edward Pollard and Carolyn Evans-Shabazz are partnering with Hugs & Diapers and the Texas Diaper Bank to provide free baby and adult diapers and essential items to families in need on August 29.
From Kitchen Table to STEM Success: Lisa Wallace on Making Learning an Adventure
What began as one mother’s creative solution to help her son learn has grown into I’m the Chef Too!, a hands-on experience combining STEM, baking and family time.
Houston’s Bayou Collective Celebrates First Five Grantees on Give 8/28 Day
In just nine short months, Houston’s Bayou Collective is celebrating its first five nonprofit grantees on Give 8/28 Day, demonstrating the power of collective giving, Black philanthropy, and community investment across Greater Houston.
Henry County, Georgia: Where Adventure, Flavor and Southern Charm Meet
From racing and helicopter rides to soulful Southern cuisine and unforgettable animal encounters, Henry County offers a side of Georgia that is worth exploring.
Largest ever ‘map’ of autism may hold clues for new targeted therapies
Scientists have built what they call a major new “wiring diagram” for autism, using AI and lab-grown mini-brains to reveal how genetic mutations may disrupt the developing brain.
AI’s rally is disguising a massive slump in tech stocks
Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings are fueling a powerful new stock-market rally — but Wall Street is increasingly dependent on semiconductor companies to keep the AI boom alive.
Trump discloses 1,000 more recent stock trades, including in companies directly affected by Iran war
President Trump’s latest financial disclosure reveals another 1,000-plus stock transactions — including trades involving oil, defense, pharmaceutical and AI companies affected by his administration’s policies.
Here’s what Meta’s $18 billion multistate settlement could mean for kids — and for its bottom line
Meta is agreeing to major new safeguards for teen users — but critics say the $18 billion deal may not go far enough to change the company’s business model.
Judge denies Minnesota's request to halt release of ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting
A federal judge has rejected Minnesota’s bid to stop the release of an ICE agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan migrant, intensifying a constitutional showdown between Minnesota and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over extradition.
Bar raises money for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library with tribute cocktails
Atlanta’s Jolene Jolene turned grief into generosity Wednesday, raising money for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library while fans celebrated the music legend with cocktails, sequins and plenty of Hometown heart.
Dolly Parton’s health struggle highlights a crisis facing millions of American caregivers
Dolly Parton’s final health chapter is shedding light on a painful reality for millions of Americans: caregivers can become so consumed by caring for someone they love that they quietly put their own health last.
‘We will retaliate like an earthquake:’ How Iran could respond to Trump’s economic ‘D-Day’
As Washington tightens the economic screws on Iran, Tehran is warning that retaliation could reach oil markets, regional infrastructure, European allies and even its nuclear policy—raising the risk that an economic standoff could ignite a much wider conflict.
