Elon Musk says he's cut about 80% of Twitter's staff
Elon Musk has laid off more than 6,000 people at Twitter since taking over the company, he told the BBC in a rare interview late Tuesday.
Harris County DA Ogg announces 21% case-backlog reduction
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today that recent initiatives by her office have helped lead to a 21% reduction in the criminal case backlog from the COVID-related highs of recent years. As of April 10 – the 100th …
Maryland sheriff and firearms dealer indicted in illegal machine gun acquisition scheme, DOJ says
A sheriff and a local firearms dealer in Frederick County, Maryland, have been indicted on federal charges for their roles in a scheme to illegally acquire machine guns so they could be rented out for profit, federal prosecutors announced.
Amazon will charge customers a fee for some UPS returns
Amazon is attempting new measures to get customers to return fewer of their online orders, including charging a fee to return items to UPS stores.
Hakeem Jeffries' 'vague recollection' of controversy surrounding his uncle undermined by college editorial defending him
For years, Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has told a similar story: he was off at college and shielded from controversies surrounding his uncle, Black studies professor Leonard Jeffries, who eventually lost his job over incendiary comments about Jewish people. …
The Louisville shooter's family says he had mental health challenges as the city prepares to honor the victims
As officials in Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to host a vigil to grieve the five people killed Monday in a downtown bank shooting, the 25-year-old gunman's family released a statement saying he struggled with depression but they had no idea he …
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny's health deteriorates in prison amid poisoning accusations
Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been experiencing severe stomach issues in prison, and members of his team fear that he may have been poisoned again.
Juul to pay $462 million to six states in its largest settlement ever
Juul Labs, the e-cigarette maker, is paying $462 million to six US states and DC in the largest multi-state settlement yet for the troubled company that has been accused of contributing to the rise of vaping among youth.
Women's History Month Re-Cap: Embracing Diversity Talk Show Honors Phenomenal Women In The Community On Radio Dabang 99.5 FM
In partnership with Radio Da Bang 99.5FM, Founder/Host Dr. Thelma Scott and Co-Host Attorney Leona Filis creates a remarkable platform for various non-profits, business professional, community advocates and beyond.
TDECU Names New Vice President for Strategic Investments and Ventures
TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union with more than $4.7 billion in assets, has named Joe Kaessner as New Vice President of Strategic Investments and Ventures.
Tennessee Republican governor calls on state lawmakers to toughen gun restrictions
Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday urged the state's legislature to pass additional gun control measures, an especially charged subject in a state that recently suffered a school shooting and the acrimonious expulsion of two Black Democratic lawmakers who …
GOP distrust in voting machines persists as Dominion and Fox News head to legal showdown
First, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors in rural northern California voted to cancel its contract with Dominion Voting Systems, citing public distrust of the company's machines.
Tenure of new Michigan GOP chair who spread Beyoncé paganism conspiracy theory is off to a rocky start
After the Michigan Republican Party faced intense backlash for using Holocaust imagery on its social media to oppose what it says are Democrats' restrictive gun proposals, the new chair of the state GOP party did not apologize -- in fact, …
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton announces she has Parkinson's disease
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced on Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Ohio GOP businessman Moreno files for Senate bid
Bernie Moreno, a wealthy Ohio businessman, has filed paperwork to run for Senate in 2024 and challenge Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in what's likely to be one of the most competitive races of the upcoming cycle.

