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California voters send a stark message to Democrats on crime and homelessness

Voters in two of the most liberal cities in America sent a clear message to the Democratic Party on Tuesday: they want their leaders to refocus on the most basic functions of government by ensuring their safety, protecting their quality of life and restoring order.

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Voters wait on delayed mail-in ballots as Election Day nears

With less than two weeks to go before Election Day, many voters around the country have still not received their mail-in ballots.

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More than half of US states broke records in daily Covid-19 cases this month. Now hospitals brace for an onslaught

The fall Covid-19 surge keeps growing, with 29 states setting new records this month for the most new daily cases since the pandemic began, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

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Mnuchin and Pelosi no closer on stimulus even as they agree in principle to fund the government

The Trump administration and House Democrats have agreed in principle to fund the government past the end of the month -- but don't appear any closer to striking a deal on additional coronavirus stimulus.

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Trump adds coronavirus adviser who echoes his unscientific claims

Moments before President Donald Trump entered the room for his recently reinstated daily coronavirus briefing Monday, three aides preceded him: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, budget chief Russell Vought and a new face.

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Joya T. Hayes Takes Office As South Central Regional Director for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has always been an organization that of times of crisis, the members respond by stepping up, serving, and continuing the business at hand. The global pandemic of COVID-19 might have delayed their efforts but did not stop them. Treading in uncharted waters, the sorority used its virtual platforms to hold the first virtual election where Joya T. Hayes was declared the South Central Regional Director and installed into office at the 69th international convention of the 112-year-old organization. Hayes now leads 10,000+ members in more than 120 undergraduate and graduate chapters in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas in the second largest region of the sorority.

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Exclusive Interview: Former Member of Mindless Behavior, Mike River, Drops a single and visual titled "Take Me Back"

Riding a current as strong as the river he takes his name from, Mike River, is destined for success.

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Cambridge Analytica: Nigeria, Kenyan opposition to probe firm's alleged role in their elections

Officials in Nigeria and Kenya are looking into whether data-crunching firm Cambridge Analytica tried to interfere with elections in their countries by organizing rallies and orchestrating whole campaigns to sway public opinion away from certain candidates.

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Mayim Bialik makes directorial film debut with 'As They Made Us'

Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, posted an open letter addressed to the world's media on Tuesday, detailing what she described as the "mass murder of Ukrainian civilians."

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S23 lineup with powerhouse camera

At its annual Unpacked event on Wednesday, Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy S smartphones -- and the company is betting that focusing on improvements to the camera will be enough to get consumers to upgrade.

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GMC Introduces 2019 Yukon Graphite Editions

GMC is expanding its premium Yukon line with the addition of two 2019 Graphite Editions. The all-new Yukon Graphite Edition offers a darkened exterior appearance, while the Yukon Graphite Performance Edition adds vehicle performance upgrades. The Graphite Editions are exclusively available on SLT trim vehicles and can be ordered on either Yukon or Yukon XL in both 2WD and 4WD configurations.

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President Trump Wants to Stop Food Stamps and Deliver Food Boxes Instead to Low Income Families

The Trump administration is once again making "innovative" changes in the president's budget. This time, a proposed food delivery service would replace food stamps for most low-income families. While the administration thinks it is a cost-effective move, critics say it would rather reduce benefits to the beneficiaries.

MAC Venture Capital Closes Seed Round of Award-Winning Startup AMP Global Technologies with $2 Million Vote of Confidence

Game-changing VC backed by Hollywood’s hottest new studio throws its weight behind Africa’s first blockchain-based entertainment platform

MaC Venture Capital – an LA-based seed-stage VC that invests in visionary founders – has just closed out the $5.6 Million Seed round of African startup AMP Global Technologies, with a healthy $2 Million investment. MaC is affiliated with the entertainment juggernaut MACRO, which has garnered 15 Oscar nominations and 3 wins since its inception in 2015.

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Buick Commits to All-Electric Portfolio by End of Decade

Buick debuts new logo and confirms “Electra” EV coming to North America in 2024

Buick is set to embark on a brand transformation that will fully electrify its lineup in North America, led by a new badge and brand identity.

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Jim Carrey lists $29M LA mansion while offering a glimpse of his own art

Actor Jim Carrey has listed his California mansion for sale, with the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home being offered for almost $29 million.

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Dangerous artificial marijuana, with names like K2 and Spice, is used less in states where weed is legalized

There's nothing nice or dreamy about synthetic weed, sold under such catchy names as AK-47, K2, Spice, Scoobie Snacks, Mr. Nice Guy and 24-Karat Dream.

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War dead remains returned by North Korea headed to Hawaii

Dozens of cases believed to hold the remains of American service members killed during the Korean War are to due to be flown to the United States on Wednesday.

Rare 'locked' letter sealed 300 years ago is finally opened virtually

Three hundred years ago, before envelopes, passwords and security codes, writers often struggled to keep thoughts, cares and dreams expressed in their letters private.

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Houston Grand Opera Announces its 2023-24 Season

HGO’s New Season to Feature Six Operas, Including a Highly Anticipated World Premiere, Wagner’s Final Masterpiece, a New Staging of a Family-Friendly Classic, and Beloved Audience Favorites

The West can gnash its teeth over Belarus. But there's little it can do to change things

One by one, the leaders of the protest movement in Belarus are being taken out of circulation. One of them is reportedly in prison after apparently being detained early Wednesday. Several others have been unceremoniously dumped at the country's borders and are now in exile.