Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Named Honorary HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Fellow at CAU
The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (HBCU ELI) at Clark Atlanta University, today announced its first honorary fellow, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Funded in large part by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), HBCU ELI aims to serve as an incubator …
UniFirst Names 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products for businesses, recently unveiled the recipients of their 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarships.
Amazon posted a crypto job. Bitcoin surged 14%
Amazon listed a job opening for a digital currency and blockchain product lead, sending cryptocurrencies soaring Monday.
In these 2 states, every county is listed as 'high transmission' for Covid-19
Florida and Arkansas currently share a grim distinction when it comes to the spread of the coronavirus. Every one of the two state's counties is now listed as having "high" levels of community transmission, according to data from the US …
Students, nonprofits plant fruit trees in 'food desert'
Fruit trees were planted at Tenth Street Elementary School on Friday morning as part of an effort to feed families, help the environment, and be extra teaching tools.
Overdose deaths up during pandemic
Fueled by the pandemic, Los Angeles County is seeing a marked increase in deaths linked to accidental drug overdoses, according to a new report.
Goldman Sachs slashes US economic growth forecast over weaker spending on services
Goldman Sachs slashed its forecast for US economic activity in the second half of the year, pointing to sluggish consumer spending on services as well as the threats posed by the Covid-19 Delta variant.
The 'Dexter' revival trailer is here
"Dexter" is back. Showtime released the first trailer for the revival of the show, which will premiere in November. It will be a 10-episode limited series.
Man gets 50 yrs for killing, dismembering wife
A Des Moines man convicted of killing and dismembering his wife last year was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Datron Simmons was sentenced Friday. His sentence requires him to serve 35 years behind bars.
Why Macron's 'Covid pass' wouldn't fly in the US
French President Emmanuel Macron has had enough. His government has introduced an expanded "health pass" scheme for those who want to visit restaurants and bars, take long train trips and to get on a plane from August. The pass requires …
US to keep existing Covid-related travel restrictions
The White House has decided to maintain existing coronavirus travel restrictions amid surging cases triggered by the Delta variant, a White House official told CNN Monday.
Tattoo artist donates proceeds to family after deadly fire
A Kansas City tattoo artist is using his time and talent to help a Northland family after a devastating tragedy.
Dariaz Higgins sentenced to life in prison for 2019 killing of Sierra Robinson
A Milwaukee man who pleaded guilty to killing his 2-year-old child’s mother learned his fate Monday, July 26.
Neighbors hoping alligator living in retention pond is gone for good
After making itself a little too comfortable, a more than 8 foot alligator hopefully finding a new home away from Stonegate Estates in Gulf Shores.
Deputies searching for missing, endangered teen
The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help locating a teenage boy who is considered missing and endangered.
