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Tencent stock tumbles after China crackdown hits growth
Tencent's stock suffered a sharp drop after the company reported its slowest-ever growth due to a bruising crackdown by China on the country's tech sector.
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House passes bill to erect statues of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O'Connor on US Capitol grounds
The House on Monday passed legislation to erect statues of former Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the grounds of the US Capitol.
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McConnell on January 6 probe: 'It will be interesting to reveal all the participants that were involved'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he did not speak to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on January 6 about then-President Donald Trump's inaction as a crowd stormed the US Capitol.
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An unarmed man shot and wounded by a Virginia sheriff's deputy has been discharged from the hospital
Isiah Brown, the unarmed man shot and wounded by a Virginia sheriff's deputy in April, was discharged from the hospital Tuesday and will continue his rehabilitation at home, according to his attorney David Haynes of The Cochran Firm.
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Congressman Al Green Introduces Sweeping Legislative Package to Protect and Reward Whistleblowers
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement announcing the introduction of his Whistleblower Protection Reform Act of 2021 and Financial Compensation for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Whistleblowers Act:
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Grammy Award-Winning Legend Anthony Hamilton Shares His Raw and Uncut Journey to Success in TV One’s UNCENSORED, This Sunday!
TV One’s original, autobiographical series UNCENSORED continues with singer, songwriter, actor, and producer Anthony Hamilton on Sunday, October 3rd at 10 PM ET/9C. This season, some of today's most notable personalities tell their story in their own words including acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield, singer and actress Raven-Symoné and more!
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Rare shooting and stabbing attack in Japan leaves three dead
A rare shooting and stabbing attack in Japan left three dead including two police officers, according to local police.
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White House wants to ban use of salary history in setting pay for new federal hires
Whether one's paycheck can keep pace with inflation is always a concern. But for women, the question is also can their pay keep pace with their male peers?
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Joy Williams Wins Texture Style Awards- New Talent Stylist of the Year
Joy Williams Wins Texture Style Awards- New Talent Stylist of the Year
Joy Williams Wins Texture Style Awards- New Talent Stylist of the Year
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HBCU Grads Form Power Couple, FinTech Genius Angel Rich Gets Engaged
What’s better than one Black future billionaire? Two. Tech star Angel Rich is having the best year ever. On July 11th, the Black wealth visionary got engaged. “I was speechless for at least 3 minutes,” she said. The Hampton Alum, who has maintained a private personal life, says that she is very excited to announce her engagement to Karl Jones, 40, Howard Alum.
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3 rappers have been missing for 10 days since their scheduled performance was canceled, Detroit police say
Multiple Michigan agencies are investigating what happened to three local rappers who went missing 10 days ago after a performance at a club was canceled, Detroit police said Monday.
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Healthy lifestyle may mean lower risk of long Covid, study says
People who have a healthy lifestyle before Covid-19 infection may have a lower risk of long Covid than their peers, a new study says.
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Tensions in Red Sea disrupt cruise voyages
Cruise companies are being forced to cancel or reroute voyages as tensions in the Red Sea escalate.
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Fatal overdose -2 suspected fentanyl dealers charged with murder
An investigation was launched in November after Christoper Lucia, 35, was taken to a hospital after testing positive for fentanyl. While under their care, he failed to regain consciousness and died after several days on Nov. 13.
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Waikiki, Honolulu, HI urges reporting abuse of homeless people after disturbing account by resident
A Waikiki resident and homeless advocate told Island News he has seen many instances people abusing homeless individuals. He said he has witnessed people, and even some workers, in Waikiki dump their trash on homeless camps to get the people to leave.
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John Legend wants us all to fight for democracy
John Legend’s children are still too young to be full on activists, but he and his wife Chrissy Teigen are starting early to impress upon them the importance of civic engagement and caring for community.
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The Pavilion and Houston Symphony Blast Off to Space! September 14
Guests are invited to buckle up for an outer-space adventure with The Cynthia Woodlands Pavilion and Houston Symphony at Blast Off to Space! Thursday, September 14, 2023. The action-packed show, sponsored by Insperity, will feature iconic music from Star Wars, E.T., The Planets and more – from the moon to Mars and beyond, this event is sure to transport everyone’s imagination to a galaxy far, far away! Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Mezzanine and lawn seating are FREE. Reserved orchestra seats are available for $25 per ticket.
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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens is re-arrested as prosecutors fight to keep him behind bars
Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant indicted for lying about President Joe Biden’s family and their alleged dealings in Ukraine, has been re-arrested in Nevada.
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US attorney general meeting with Uvalde victims’ families before DOJ releases report on law enforcement response to massacre
US Attorney General Merrick Garland is meeting with families of victims killed and injured in the 2022 Uvalde school massacre, ahead of Thursday’s planned release of a Department of Justice report on law enforcement’s response to the mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
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Harris County District Attorney's Office: Husband Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Wife in Spring
A 39-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison after being convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife at their Spring apartment in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
