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Opinion: Netflix's "Persuasion" is a work of sneaky genius
The dresses? Empire line. The biscuits? Pastel-colored and untouched. The dialogue? Yassified. The glances to camera? Wry. It can only be: Netflix's "Persuasion."
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Here's why Maryland's primary results may not be known for days
It may take a few days, or even longer, to determine who will win Maryland's various primaries on Tuesday -- and that's because of how the state counts mail-in ballots.
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More than 100 million in the US face excessive warning or heat advisories as a dangerous heat wave continues
Heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and tomorrow across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar above the century mark for 60 million people over the next week. All while a similar heat wave is bringing all-time record temperatures to Western Europe.
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A man driving by a burning home in Indiana stops to rescue 5 children inside
A man in Indiana is being hailed as a hero by local officials after entering a home engulfed in flames last week and saving the lives of several children trapped inside the burning structure.
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How to spot the signs and symptoms of heat illness
Hot and humid summer temperatures are here, and so are the dangers of heat-related illnesses like heat stroke.
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Why Wall Street can't take its eyes off Netflix
Everyone's watching Netflix this week — Netflix earnings, that is. And it will be a make-or-break moment for the company that's made its name synonymous with streaming itself.
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This is the key to getting the global economy working again
Global supply chains are still a snarled mess, disrupting deliveries of goods, adding to headaches for businesses and feeding the worldwide surge in inflation.
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Australia's environment is 'poor and deteriorating' says damning new report
As Europe sweltered in the summer heat, Australians took stock of a new report that revealed just how much the country's environment has deteriorated in the last five years.
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Lawyers for Elon Musk and Twitter are set to square off in court for first time
Lawyers for Twitter and Elon Musk will have their first chance to square off in court on Tuesday in the case over whether the billionaire Tesla CEO should be forced to follow through with his $44 billion deal to buy the social media company.
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Sesame Place apologizes after character appears to ignore Black girls in viral video
Sesame Place, a "Sesame Street" themed amusement park in Philadelphia, is apologizing after a video shows a costumed character appearing to ignore two Black children during a parade on Saturday.
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Donald Trump tells golfers to join LIV Golf and 'take the money now' despite pressure from 9/11 families
Former US President Donald Trump told golfers that they should join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series and "take the money now," as the breakaway series prepares for its next event at Trump National Golf Bedminster, New Jersey, from July 29-31.
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Justice Department seizes $500K from North Korean hackers who targeted US medical organizations
The US Justice Department seized approximately half a million dollars that North Korean government-backed hackers had either extorted from US health care organizations or used to launder ransom payments, deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Tuesday as she touted an aggressive US strategy to claw back money for victims of ransomware attacks.
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Biden preparing executive action on climate after Manchin sinks legislative approach
The White House is preparing a plan to take executive action on climate after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin last week torpedoed his party's efforts on sweeping legislation.
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White House unveils new executive order on US hostages and wrongful detainees
President Joe Biden signed a new executive order Tuesday that senior administration officials say is meant to deter hostage taking and wrongful detentions around the world and strengthen efforts to bring unlawfully detained Americans home.
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Uvalde parents call for school police chief to be fired and seek assurances on future safety during school board meeting
Angry residents of the emotionally shattered Texas town of Uvalde confronted the school board Monday night with speakers calling for district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo to be fired and asking what safety measures will be put in place when schools reopen.
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His Name Is George Floyd
George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer just over two years ago. His killing sparked a movement to end unjustified police killings and racist law enforcement practices. Sadly, the killings have not stopped. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was blocked by Senate Republicans last year. The struggle continues in communities large and small.
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Dr. Nadia Lopez's Programs Help Administrators, Teachers, Students and Parents In Schools Across the Country
Dr. Nadia Lopez, acclaimed middle school founder and principal, award-winning education specialist, leadership coach and best-selling author, has announced that her program, The Lopes Effect, will expand to schools across the country.
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Ida B Wells Fund Expands to Include Filmmaking, Visual Arts and Creative Placemaking
chromatic black™ launches Season Two of the Ida B. Wells Fund and calls for entries in short filmmaking and two new categories – visual arts and creative placemaking. This season, the fund expands to offer awards ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 in three categories—short-form filmmaking, creative placemaking and visual arts.
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Meet the Multi-faceted Business Mogul and Bilateral Amputee Who’s Breaking the Stigma on Disabilities
Keisha Green was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, the 8th highest-rated poverty-stricken city in the United States and became a bilateral amputee in 2013. She is an advocate and community activist for the Wheelchair Community. As Founder of Legless Divas and the Loving Legs Foundation, her purpose is to help those tap into their ability and not their disability. She strives to remind everyone that you don’t have to be held captive by your circumstance, whether you are living with a physical or spiritual disability.
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California Black Health Network Reaches New Heights with Membership Network, Leads a Black Health Movement in the Golden State
More than 200 statewide organizations join the Black Health Network
More than 200 statewide organizations join the Black Health Today, the California Black Health Network (CBHN) announced surpassing a milestone of more than 200 Black Health Network (BHN) members, a new record reflecting a growth rate of 100% since December 2021.
