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Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness program

In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling with outstanding debt.

Statement on Astroworld Concert Tragedy

A Harris County grand jury on Thursday issued six no-bills related to the deaths of 10 spectators, two of whom were younger than 15, at the 2021 Astroworld concert, which means that no criminal charges will be filed in the incident, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® Offers Condolences to the Family of the Late Brother Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On the Death of His Last Living Sibling

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. offers its deepest condolences to the family of the late Brother Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the death of his eldest and last living sibling, Christine King Farris.

Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Crowd Crush Tragedy

Travis Scott, the rapper and producer behind the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival, will not face criminal charges in connection with the tragic crowd crush that resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured numerous others, according to District Attorney Kim Ogg. The decision was made by a grand jury, which also chose not to indict other individuals involved in the festival's organization, including chief of security John Junnell and festival director Brett Silberstein.

Hunter Biden settles Arkansas child support case

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has settled his child support case in Arkansas, reaching an agreement with the mother of one of his children and resolving a dispute that became a legal headache for him in recent months.

Smoke pours out of Tiffany & Co. flagship 5th Ave. New York store two months after reopening

A fire near Tiffany & Co.’s newly renovated flagship store in New York City sent smoke pouring out of the building on Thursday.

Supreme Court revives case brought by postal worker seeking religious accommodations

The Supreme Court revived the case of a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who said the United States Postal Service violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate his inability to work on Sundays.

France braces for more violence after 17-year-old shot dead by police

France is bracing for what could be a third night of violent protests following the fatal police shooting of a teenage boy that was captured on video.

Father writes 'Daddies Bake Cakes Too!' for brave daughter who had brain surgery

Jeff Mejias Jr. always wanted to write a children's book. After all, he has four kids and A LOT of material from which to choose.

Shein sent American influencers to China. Social media users are furious

A group of American fashion influencers and creators has received online backlash after they visited a model factory in China as part of a tour sponsored by Shein, an internet shopping giant, and posted glowing reviews.

Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson criticize each other in unusually sharp language in affirmative action case

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling Thursday on affirmative action pitted its two Black justices against each other, with the ideologically opposed jurists employing unusually sharp language attacking each other by name.

Commissioner Ellis’ Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Bar Race-Based Admissions to Colleges

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions:

Commissioner Ellis Thanks Residents and Organizers Whose Voices Led to Commissioners Court adding $7.7M to County’s Buyout Program for Flood Victims

Funds will Provide More Money for Relocation and Benefit for Undocumented Families

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis said he is proud Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve his request to add $7.7 million to a buyout program that gives repeat flood victims – including undocumented immigrants – more money for relocation.

Alief Taylor High School Alumna Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program

Alief Taylor High School alumna Jessica Tifase has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. She is one of just 38 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2023 summer program. The Foundation’s annual Internship Program provides eight-week paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies to college students nationwide.

China unveils sweeping foreign policy law as Xi consolidates power — and aims to counter the US

China has unveiled a sweeping foreign relations law enshrining its right to impose “countermeasures” against actions that it deems a threat – in Beijing’s latest bid to bolster its position amid strained relations with the West.

Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100

Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?

Climate event El Niño could hit the economy from food prices to clothing sales this year

Earlier this month, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that the climate event known as El Niño has officially emerged for the first time in more than four years, and it’s expected to be strong this time around.

In-car radar could save children from tragic hot car deaths

One hot June day in Louisiana, Tyler Cestia was supposed to drop his son off at a babysitter before continuing on to work. His two-year-old boy, Thomas, asked to ride in the “big boy seat,” the child safety seat his older brother usually rode in, the one right behind the driver’s seat. Once he was buckled in, it was nearly impossible to see him from the driver’s seat, and he didn’t make a sound.

Flight problems mostly over — except at United

The problems with flight delays and cancellations that have plagued US travelers this week are mostly over — except at struggling United Airlines.

Man faces charges for attacking state representative while she attended prayer service at XL Center

State Representative Maryam Khan and her family were attacked while attending Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Xl Center, according to The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

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