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JPMorgan's profit spikes 155% as US economy booms
JPMorgan Chase is minting money as the US economy races back from the pandemic. America's largest bank said Tuesday it hauled in $11.9 billion in profit during the second quarter, up 155% from the same period of 2020.
Greece and France join Italy in making Covid-19 shots mandatory for health workers, telling the unvaccinated they won't get paid
As Europe struggles with a rising number of coronavirus cases caused by the Delta variant, several countries are making vaccinations compulsory for health care workers, and some leaders are even considering making shots mandatory for all.
Tennessee's vaccine manager says she's worried for her state after she was fired
The top vaccine official for the state of Tennessee said Monday she was fired after an argument over vaccinating children against coronavirus.
What 2021 is showing us about Black lives mattering
More than a year after the pivotal moment where millions of Americans witnessed the murder of George Floyd at the hands of those charged with the responsibility to serve and protect -- and about two weeks after the salutary news that his killer would pay with a 22.5 year prison sentence -- it seems like a good moment to assess what progress, if any, has been made in the social and professional advancement of Black Americans. Unfortunately (but not perhaps unsurprisingly) there are lately troubling new examples that that progress is haltingly slow.
Milwaukee homeless population dropped 16% in 2020; advocates worry about rebound
Through a confluence of citywide initiatives and increased federal funding for homelessness prevention, Milwaukee experienced a sharp decline in the number of individuals wrestling with home insecurity in 2020.
Delta variant's trajectory in UK and Israel provides hope for US -- if we can keep vaccinating
All eyes are on the Delta variant that is now dominant in the United States as new Covid-19 cases rise week-to-week and the variant -- first identified in India and also known as B.1.617.2 -- accounts for a growing share.
$350M 'palace on rails' luxury train concept unveiled
Long distance rail travel looked like it could be on its way out just a few years ago, but a lot has changed since then. The classic style of traveling is now having something of a revival, as travelers look for more environmentally friendly ways to see the world.
Flash flooding possible in New York City and Boston on Monday
The Northeast is bracing for more heavy rain Monday after severe storms last week inundated New York City subways and submerged streets.
Veteran gets car parade as a 100th birthday surprise
John Stanley Pioro turned 100 years old on Wednesday. He did not celebrate quietly. There were honking horns, blaring sirens and cheering community members who made sure the celebration could be heard miles from his residence on 6 Mile Road.
Death toll in Surfside condo building collapse reaches 94
The death toll has reached 94 as recovery operations at the Surfside condo collapse site continue, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a Monday morning news conference.
Why 'wokeness' is the biggest threat to Democrats in the 2022 election
As Democrats begin the uphill climb to hold their majorities in the House and Senate next November, politicians and party strategists are admitting that their biggest challenge comes from within: "Woke" liberals demanding adherence to policies on crime, the environment and government spending that are simply not shared by a majority of the country.
The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis - HOA vs NO HOA
Welcome back to the Open House. Whether you are buying a home for your primary residence or searching for an investment property, you will have to make a decision on whether or not you want to live in an area with a Homeowners Association (HOA).
Urban League launches vaccination campaign as 80% of recent COVID cases occurring in Black communities
Since the start of the pandemic, Black communities were hit hardest. With low vaccination rates, they are making up most of the recent cases in St. Louis
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is joining forces to go head to head against the delta variant. It's teaming up with the National Urban League, 90 Urban League affiliates around the country, the National Action Network, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a campaign called 'All !N"
Black Caucus asks feds to launch full-scale investigation of Louisiana State Police
Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus leaders announced Tuesday that they will be sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice to request a “top-to-bottom” investigation of Louisiana State Police following a series of high-profile beatings of Black motorists and alleged coverups within the state’s top law enforcement agency, Rep. Ted James, the Baton Rouge Democrat who leads the caucus, said. “Folks need to be arrested,” James said at Tuesday’s news conference, referring to the troopers involved in those incidents. “And that’s one of the reasons we need the feds to come in.”
Delta Variant Now Makes Up More Than Half of Coronavirus Cases in US, CDC Says
The Delta variant, a more transmissible and possibly more dangerous strain of coronavirus, now makes up more than half of all new Covid-19 infections in the US, according to estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Biden defends pulling US out of Afghanistan as Taliban advances: 'We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build'
President Joe Biden delivered a vehement defense Thursday of his decision to end the war in Afghanistan, insisting no amount of sustained American presence there could resolve the country's own intractable problems.
Democratic Senate candidates show fundraising strength in early 2nd quarter numbers
A series of Democratic Senate candidates announced substantial fundraising hauls this week, putting each campaign in strong financial positions ahead of races that will be critical to the Biden administration's goals.
The blunt truth about vaccination
It is time to impose vaccine mandates and passports. The Covid-19 vaccines continue to perform extraordinarily well, but the rate of infection is worsening in unvaccinated populations. The Delta variant is offering a sobering reminder that the pandemic has faded in much of the country but certainly not ended.
Dow tumbles as Delta variant fears grip Wall Street
US stocks tumbled Thursday as investors grew fearful that the electric global economic rebound could be slowing. While stocks finished off their lows, Wall Street was still in the red. The Dow closed down 0.8%, or 260 points, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.9%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7%.
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for attempting to extort Nike
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced celebrity lawyer turned criminal defendant Michael Avenatti to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike.
