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A federal hate crime probe is underway after 3 people were killed in a racist rampage in Jacksonville, officials say. Here’s what we know
A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said.
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Tropical Storm Idalia prompts evacuations along Florida’s Gulf Coast ahead of expected Category 3 landfall
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday and bring life-threatening and potentially catastrophic storm surge, winds and flooding rainfall to Florida’s Gulf Coast starting Tuesday into Wednesday as a Category 3 storm.
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FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs low for Congress to replenish its disaster fund
In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather.
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NASA moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights
Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better, and you could jet across the Atlantic in less than three hours.
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At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan
At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region.
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US fighter jets intercept aircraft violating airspace near where Biden is vacationing in Lake Tahoe
US military fighter jets responded to a civilian aircraft that “violated a Temporary Flight Restriction” area near Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where President Joe Biden is vacationing, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement.
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FACTS ARE FACTS: The Dynamic Influence of the Hispanic Community in Houston and a Glimpse into the Upcoming HHCC - DATA SUMMIT at The Federal Reserve
Beneath the vast Texan skies, the city of Houston in Harris County is a bustling hub of energy, innovation, and cultural richness. Its vibrant tapestry showcases a mosaic of diverse communities, but one in particular dazzles with a brilliance that’s impossible to overlook — the Hispanic community. Their soaring numbers, increasing economic influence, and radiant cultural contributions make them an integral part of Houston’s heartbeat. As the city eagerly anticipates the Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce - DATA SUMMIT at The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, let’s delve into why this community’s numbers and stories are truly unparalleled.
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GM Makes Vehicle-to-Home Bidirectional Charging Technology Available Across Portfolio of Upcoming Ultium-based EVs
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) rollout across new Ultium-based EVs anticipated by model year 2026 Expanding access to V2H technology will allow customers to experience even more EV benefits V2H technology offers customers greater control over energy management, helping to strengthen energy independence
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GM to expand V2H technology across portfolio of electric vehicles A collage of the first vehicles to receive V2H technology, including the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado …
Published on August 24, 2023
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For Anywhere and Everywhere: GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser Upfit by EarthCruiser
The EarthCruiser upfit is fully integrated onto the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup for a complete, zero-tailpipe emissions overlanding solution
Today, EarthCruiser announced the unveiling of the highly anticipated all-electric GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser –– an overland upfit solution from EarthCruiser. This EarthCruiser upfit sets a new standard in zero-tailpipe emission overlanding possibilities through its full integration onto the HUMMER EV Pickup chassis to offer adventurers the perfect blend of state-the-art technology, innovation and comfort to explore on- or off-road.
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National Coffee Day is SEPT 29. To celebrate Eco-Friendly Steeped Coffee Helps You Chose the Perfect Roast
Even the most discerning coffee aficionados may think that taste, aroma, and body are all about the bean itself. But it’s actually the way that bean is processed and brewed that reveals coffee’s essential character.
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1 in 5 women – and even more Black, Hispanic mothers – report mistreatment during maternity care, according to CDC report
About 1 in 5 women were mistreated while receiving maternity care, and nearly a third faced discrimination, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Firefighters evacuate more than 200 patients from a Los Angeles hospital after Hilary-related power outage
A power outage overnight at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles prompted the evacuation of more than 200 patients from a building housing neonatal intensive care and OBGYN units, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department and hospital officials.
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An emergency vehicle sits outside White Memorial Hospital.
Published on August 22, 2023
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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas, marking the first US landfall of the Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on the South Texas coast late Tuesday morning, becoming the first storm in the US to do so in the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Fact check: Trump makes new false claim to support old false claim that he won Georgia in 2020
Former President Donald Trump keeps telling the lie that he won Georgia in the 2020 election. This weekend, he delivered a new false claim in support of that old false claim.
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A Black FedEx driver who said 2 White men shot at him has been fired, his attorney says
A Black FedEx driver who said he was shot at and chased by two White men while delivering packages in Mississippi last year has been fired from his job, his attorney told CNN.
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The biggest fashion icons of the 20th century
Throughout the 20th century, fashion influenced — and was influenced by — the culture and social movements of its time, across global and hyperlocal spaces. Today, for instance, we still associate flapper dresses with the Prohibition era, for example, or Kangol hats with the birth of hip-hop.
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Prosecutor asks judge to dismiss a felony charge against an unarmed Black man who was bitten by police dog in Ohio
A prosecutor is asking a judge to dismiss the felony charge against an unarmed Black semi-truck driver who was attacked by a police dog after a chase in Ohio on July 4.
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A vehicle engulfed in water drives through a flooded freeway entrance in Palmdale, California. Mandatory Credit: Richard Vogel/AP
Published on August 21, 2023
