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Wells Fargo’s first Black American Board Foundation Member Shares His Perspective on the Post and Discusses Career Journey

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There is a saying, do not talk about it, be about it,” said Otis Rolley, now the head of Philanthropy and Community Impact at the bank and president of the Wells Fargo Foundation. Rolley also counts as the first Black American elected to his position permanently by the Wells Fargo Foundation board, overseeing about $300 million in philanthropy, employee volunteerism and giving, and the company’s strategic vision on advancing social impact.

One of four Muslim men slain in potentially linked Albuquerque killings remembered as 'brilliant public servant'

A 27-year-old Muslim man killed last week in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is being remembered as a "brilliant public servant" committed to "improving conditions and inclusivity for disadvantaged minorities," according to the mayor of the city he worked for.

ICC issues war crimes arrest warrant for Putin for alleged deportation of Ukrainian children

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian official Maria Lvova-Belova for an alleged scheme to deport Ukrainian children to Russia.

TikTok CEO testifies before Congress for the first time

TikTok CEO Shou Chew made his first appearance before Congress on Thursday and was immediately hit by intense criticism from lawmakers, including calls for the app to be banned.

Father Michael Pfleger celebrates 1st mass back after 5 month hiatus due to abuse allegations

Father Michael Pfleger led a Sunday mass for the first time in five months. Pfleger had been under investigation for sexual abuse after two adult brothers accused the priest of assaulting them decades ago when they were teenagers.

Trump defense strategy in January 6 case may go beyond trying to delay trial, court filings reveal

Much of Donald Trump’s legal strategy in his federal 2020 election interference case has, so far, centered around trying to delay the start of his March trial until after the November presidential election.

What we know about the North Texas outlet mall gunman and his online posts

A gunman who killed eight people at a Texas shopping mall purportedly wrote online of his support for Nazi ideology, authorities said.

High Doses of Vitamin B Tied to Lung Cancer Risk, Study Says

Men who took high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 supplements had a higher risk of lung cancer, and the association was highest among current smokers, according to a study published Tuesday.

5 Things for Thursday, July 13: President Trump, FBI Nominee, Missing Men, Chinese Base, Flood Threat

NASA just released photos of Jupiter -- and its famous Great Red Spot storm -- that are clearer and closer than ever before. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Skyrocketing teen e-cig use erases recent declines in youth tobacco use

Public health experts are continuing to sound the alarm on the teen vaping epidemic, tying the 1.3 million increase in teen tobacco users from 2017 to 2018 directly to e-cigarettes. The rise has been so significant that it has wiped out any progress in declining youth tobacco use in recent years, according to a report published Monday.

What should people know about Paxlovid rebound?

After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test positive again a few days later. Biden had taken the antiviral medication Paxlovid, which has been associated with some patients testing positive again for the virus after completing treatment.

America's gun epidemic is deadlier than ever, and there are vast disparities in who's dying

Firearm deaths surged in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic, killing a record number of people in 2021. But as America's gun epidemic gets worse, its burden is not equal.

National Archives acknowledges classified documents were found in boxes at Mar-a-Lago after Trump left office

The National Archives acknowledged Friday it has discussed with the Department of Justice that classified records were found in boxes at Mar-a-Lago after former President Donald Trump left office, according to a letter from Archivist David Ferriero to the House Oversight Committee.

Trump lawyers rail against DOJ in letter, reveal foreign leader briefings may be among classified documents taken from White House

Two of Donald Trump's defense lawyers now believe that classified briefings of phone calls with foreign leaders were among "all manner of documents" in 15 boxes that Trump returned to the National Archives a year after he left the presidency, according to a new letter his lawyers sent to Congress.

Lithium-ion battery fires are happening more often. Here's how to prevent them

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an electric scooter.

How to sleep in a heat wave, according to experts

Are you waking up in a puddle of sweat — if you can sleep at all? That’s the grim reality for millions of people around the globe suffering through severe, unbearable heat waves.

One-size-fits-all blood pressure cuffs ‘strikingly inaccurate,’ study says

Dr. Georges Benjamin was shocked when he got his vitals checked before undergoing cataract surgery. His blood pressure, it seemed, had skyrocketed. But after a second check from the blood pressure machine, and taking his own blood pressure at home, it had returned to much more acceptable levels.

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