Toronto gunman's relatives said he had mental health issues, but they never expected this rampage
The killer's family had tried to get him help for years. But nothing helped mitigate Faisal Hussain's mental health issues, his relatives said. Now they -- along with many others in Toronto -- are devastated by Hussain's shooting rampage that …
IOC preparing 'detailed heat countermeasures' for Tokyo 2020
With exactly two years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japan continues to swelter under searing heat.
Evacuations ordered in Sweden as fires rage as far north as Arctic Circle
Nearly 100 people were forced to leave their homes overnight in Sweden, emergency officials said Thursday, as dozens of forest fires rage across the country as far north as the Arctic Circle.
5 things for July 24: Trump, North Korea, Greece fires, 'stand your ground,' climate
How long will the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii keep spewing out lava? Geologists say this eruption could last for years. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Nearly $500,000 raised in two days to help a woman who lost 9 family members when a duck boat sank
When a duck boat capsized during a storm in southwestern Missouri last week, 17 people died.
New York Daily News to slash 50% of its newsroom
The New York Daily News is shedding about half of its editorial team, marking a grim development for the venerable but beleaguered tabloid.
DONALD TRUMP'S ALL-CAPS IRAN TWEET IS A BIG DEAL
First, an admission: I have no idea why President Donald Trump tweeted the following at 11:24 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday night:
Houston Activating Heat Emergency Plan
The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for those who need assistance escaping the heat.
Black Workers Need "Real" Not "Fake" Paid Family Leave
When Dorcas, a home health aide living in New York, learned of her mother's illness, she used most of her vacation time to fly home and care for her. After a few weeks her leave was exhausted and tragically she …
Applications Now Open for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Applications are being accepted now through Oct. 31, 2018, for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida. The program …
Miss Black USA™ and Dr. Myla Bennett (Board Certified Plastic Surgeon) Partner For The Annual 2018 Pageant
In July, 2018, board certified plastic surgeon, business coach, and professional empowerment speaker Dr. Myla Bennett entered into a 2nd year partnership with the Miss Black USA™ pageant. The partnership’s with Dr. Myla Bennett and the Preserve Your Pretty® Campaign …
What Does It Mean To Thrive?
During my short journey in life thus far I have been fascinated with the process to become successful. Constantly reading stories and watching documentaries of successful people from musicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, to famous authors and actors. I even took the …
Black Leaders Urge "Minority Impact Assessments" for All New Federal Regulations to Prevent Disparate Impact Washington, DC - Excessive regulation stifles economic growth and has a disproportionat
Excessive regulation stifles economic growth and has a disproportionate negative impact on small businesses, say members of the Project 21 black leadership network. To prevent any new and unnecessary hardship due to overregulation, Project 21's "Blueprint for a Better Deal …
Geologists say the Hawaii volcano eruption could last for months, or even years
Geologists monitoring the eruption of the Kilauea volcano say it could continue to spout lava for a long time.
Trump looking to revoke security clearances
President Donald Trump is considering stripping a number of former national security officials of their security clearances, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday, calling their public commentary about the ongoing Russia probe inappropriate.
