Politics

Subscribe

New York governor calls for criminal charges in beating death of Robert Brooks after autopsy rules it a homicide

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for criminal charges to be filed and arrests to be made after an autopsy report determined Black inmate Robert Brooks’ fatal beating at the hands of correctional officers in December to be a …

Salon owner works to educate the community on race-based hair discrimination

If you’re lucky, you’ll find a job that you love, one that doesn’t feel like a job at all.

What to expect in Friday’s jobs report

If the pundits proved right, the US labor market was supposed to have broken down by now. It wasn’t supposed to survive the Federal Reserve’s historic and aggressive rate-hiking campaign to reel in high inflation.

Attention federal employees: It may be hard to get a private sector job right now

Federal workers have a big decision to make on Thursday. That’s the deadline for accepting the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer, which will allow them to quit their federal job while still being paid through September. The administration is prodding …

Allstate expects $1.1 billion loss from California fires

Allstate Insurance says it will pay out $1.1 billion in claims caused by the wildfires that swept through Southern California in January. While the expected payout is significant, Allstate said Wednesday it was able to limit its losses partly by …

Campus Chronicles - February 6-12. 2025

Fort Bend ISD is celebrating the achievements of three exceptional students who have demonstrated their spelling prowess and earned the opportunity to compete at the next level.

Migrant flight heads to Guantanamo Bay as legal questions swirl around Trump plans

As tents went up in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold migrants, attorneys at the Department of Homeland Security and Pentagon were still trying to determine whether it was legal to take the unprecedented step of flying migrants from the US …

Investigators seek clues in deadly aircraft collision as divers return to frigid river to recover wreckage and remains

Crews working at the site of the deadliest aviation disaster in a generation are balancing two important missions: extracting parts of two aircraft that collided and fell into the Potomac River in Washington, DC, and searching for remains of victims …

FBI turns over details of 5,000 employees who worked on January 6 cases to Trump Justice Department, as agents sue

FBI officials have complied with demands to provide the Justice Department with details of thousands of employees who worked on investigations related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot, according to people familiar with the situation.

Multiple people killed in ‘worst mass shooting in Swedish history,’ authorities say

Police said “around 10 people” were killed at a school on Tuesday, in what has been described as the worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history. The suspected perpetrator is among the dead.

TrueEQ: The Emotionally Intelligent Social Network Revolutionizing Connections

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, social media often fosters superficial interactions rather than genuine human connections. But what if there were a platform designed to nurture deeper relationships rooted in emotional intelligence? Enter TrueEQ, the innovative social networking site transforming …

Senator Borris L. Miles: A Fierce Fighter for Texas Senate District 13

Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles is more than just a lawmaker—he’s a fighter, a protector, and a relentless voice for the nearly one million residents of Senate District 13 (SD13). From the historic Third Ward and Sunnyside to North …

Trump says he agreed to ‘immediately pause’ anticipated tariffs on Mexico for one month

President Donald Trump said Monday he agreed to “immediately pause” tariffs on Mexico for a month after a “very friendly” conversation with the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Houston Community College Southeast Receives Prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award from Bank of America

In a remarkable stride toward advancing educational equity and workforce development, Houston Community College Southeast (HCC-SE) has been honored with the 2024 Neighborhood Builders Award from Bank of America. This prestigious recognition comes with a $200,000 grant, marking a pivotal …

In Fire’s Wake, a Community Comes Together to Prevent Future Disasters

“As we address the aftermath of the wildfires, let us resolve not just to build back better but also smarter, with a commitment to the environment and future generations. As a pastor, I am guided by the principle that caring …