White House moves forward with wall funding despite lawsuits
In the face of several lawsuits challenging Trump’s authority to declare a national emergency to reallocate billions of dollars toward…
Lawmakers seek probe of ICE force-feeding of immigrants
Reporting found ICE was force-feeding immigrant detainees on a hunger strike. Source link
Oil near 2019 highs amid OPEC supply cuts, but rising U.S. output weighs
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices hovered near 2019 highs on Wednesday, supported by OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions on…
Ford to close oldest Brazil plant, exit South America truck biz
SAO PAULO/DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it will close its oldest factory in Brazil and exit…
Exclusive: Fed’s Williams says new economic outlook necessary for rate hikes
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Fed President John Williams on Tuesday said he was comfortable with the level U.S.…
U.S. settles with Teva over keeping generic drugs off market
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is seen during a news conference hold by its CEO, Kare Schultz,…
Lady Gaga, Christian Carino Call Off Engagement
Lady Gaga and talent agent Christian Carino have ended their engagement, a rep confirmed to People Tuesday. The “A Star…
Kylie Jenner Talks About Plastic Surgery In New Interview: ‘It’s Fillers’
Kylie Jenner insists she’s never gotten major plastic surgery, despite constant speculation about her changing look. In an interview with…
Eating nuts tied to lower heart disease risk for diabetics
(Reuters Health) – People with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their…
Video of boy in wheelchair bouncing on trampoline goes viral
A video of a young boy in a wheelchair bouncing on a trampoline has gone viral. Wyatt, who is 4…
Climate change could raise risk of congenital heart defects
(Reuters Health) – More babies could be born with heart defects in the future as global warming puts pregnant women…
Meet the Man Bringing HBCU Vibes to a City Near You
The buzz around historically black colleges and universities is at an all-time high as graduates are finding creative ways to…
Business Titan Ken Chenault Opens Up About His Legacy and Career [VIDEO]
Kenneth I. Chenault, one of the most dynamic business leaders in modern times, opens up about his journey to the…
Hein Koh Talks Parenting, Photoshop, and Her Sprawling Rockefeller Center Show -ARTnews
Hein Koh, “Braving the Cold,” 2019. COURTESY THE ARTIST A few weeks ago, on one of the coldest days of…
Florida racist, who terrorized Black teens, hit with hate crime
Fotolia A white supremacist, who pulled a gun on a group of Black teens that were protesting housing inequality on…
Jussie Smollett controversy proves media has its own agenda: Ben Shapiro
Conservative columnist Ben Shapiro said Tuesday that coverage of the alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett, along with the troubling…
Khloe Kardashian dumps Tristan Thompson after new cheating scandal
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images and Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Khloe Kardashian and her baby…
Ariana Grande joins The Beatles as only artists to secure top 3 spots on Billboard charts
Ariana Grande’s recent album, “Thank U, Next” is proving to be a record-breaker for the songstress. On the upcoming Feb.…
Public Enemy Had a Point: The top 5 WTF quotes from John Wayne’s very racist and homophobic 1971 Playboy interview
Getty Images John Wayne, a.k.a. The Duke, a.k.a. Marion Morrison, is the white Baby Boomer’s patron saint. He’s the guy…
Lady Gaga and fiancé Christian Carino end their engagement
Lady Gaga and fiancé Christian Carino have called it quits. A representative for the “A Star Is Born” actress confirmed…
Tamla Horsford died at ‘football moms’ party with 7 white women
With major news outlets opting to remain silent about this troubling case, Twitter users are bringing attention to her death…
Haiti’s artist Francois Sanon and his beautiful wood sculptures
Meet Francois Sanon, an artist situated in Haiti who makes beautiful sculptures out of wood. Editor: special thanks to James…
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K. Michelle Show About Reversing Plastic Surgery Lands at BET
K. Michelle drew inspiration from her own life to produce a new series aimed at helping women reverse cosmetic surgeries…
Lisa Borders Steps Down as Head of Time’s Up Organization
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lisa Borders says she has resigned as president and CEO of Time’s…
10 Black-Owned Luxury Brands to Give Your Money
Issues with diversity and inclusion in high fashion have seemed to go unchecked for years. Over the past year, however,…
China tries to beat the smog with electric vehicles
Improving China’s air quality has been an economic priority for President Xi Jinping since 2017. The government’s push for greener…
Thai officials deploy drones to battle air pollution, schools closed
Thai officials deployed drones in desperate attempts to battle air pollution. Local media say, Bangkok hopes to release 50 drones,…
Mark Schlereth looks ahead to Broncos vs. Cardinals on TNF on FOX | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Mark Schlereth joins Nick Wright and Cris Carter to preview the Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals Week 7 matchup on…
Cris Carter lists the best destinations available for Antonio Brown | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss Antonio Brown officially asking the Steelers for trade. Cris lists the best destinations available…
Top 10 Richest Afro-American Communities
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Time’s Up CEO Lisa Borders resigns due to family issues
Lisa Borders, President and C.E.O., TIMES UP speaks at the New York Times DealBook conference on November 1, 2018 in…
Trump defies every restraint – CNNPolitics
A profound question when Trump entered the Oval Office was whether his unruly, improvisational nature would be tamed by the…
Honda to shut UK car plant in 2022 with the loss of 3,500 jobs
LONDON (Reuters) – Japanese car maker Honda is set to announce it’s closing its only British car plant in 2022…
Trisha Yearwood Says Women Are ‘Getting The Raw End Of The Deal’ On Country Radio
Women saw some big wins at the Grammy Awards this year, including the album of the year honor for country…
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Chrissy Teigen’s Petty Fight With John Legend Over Pizza Rolls Is Sublime
The model and “Lip Sync Battle” host hesitated on Twitter Sunday night whether to tell the story, but fans of…
New York City Aims To Stop Hairstyle Discrimination
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City doesn’t want people to have their hairstyles held against them, and it has…
Wisconsin Governor Pushes Decriminalizing Marijuana, Legalizing Medical Use
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) has announced a proposal that would legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize possession of small amounts…
Zany Jake Gyllenhaal Is The Best Jake Gyllenhaal
The hamminess of his characters in “Nightcrawler,” “Okja” and “Velvet Buzzsaw” is a world apart from the Method-y naturalism that…
Duchess Meghan Markle Makes Secret Trip to NYC for Baby Shower
Getty Images It is being reported that Duchess Meghan Markle made a secret trip to New York City last week…
Cornel West to Teach Intro to African American Studies After 18-Year Break | The Crimson
Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy Cornel R. West ’74 will return to teaching African and African American Studies…
After 200 years without land title, Nova Scotia black communities offered hope | CBC
The empty lot in North Preston, N.S., has been in the hands of Elaine Cain’s family for many years, a…
If you truly knew what the N-word meant to our ancestors, you’d NEVER use it | The Undefeated
A few years ago, I read slave narratives to explore the lives of black agricultural workers after the end of…
Cheri Beasley to become 1st female African-American NC chief justice | WBTW News 13
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Gov. Roy Cooper is elevating current North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley to become the…
Besieged ISIS militants refuse to surrender, ask for an exit
More than 300 militants surrounded in a tiny area are trying to agree an exit. Source link
Harris says he has no knowledge of operative doing anything illegal
Harris initially won the state’s 9th Congressional District election last month, beating Democrat Dan McCready by 905 votes. But the…
FBI investigates possible election fraud in North Carolina
North Carolina’s State Board of Elections named Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr., a political operative who worked for Republican candidate Mark…
Arizona man rescued at Zion National Park after getting trapped in quicksand
A Zion National Park visitor spent about a day with his leg stuck in quicksand. Source link
Police find 3 children, 1 adult dead of gunshot wounds
There is not a suspect at large, authorities said. Source link
North Carolina: Worker details alleged ballot fraud in election board hearing
In the first day of the North Carolina State Board of Elections hearing into election irregularities in the 9th District…
Brothers say actor was upset at lack of attention over threatening letter: Source
Detectives are actively investigating the account of the brothers. Source link
U.S. agency submits auto tariff probe report to White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department sent a report on Sunday to U.S. President Donald Trump that could unleash…
Honda to close UK car plant with the loss of 3,500 jobs
LONDON (Reuters) – Japanese carmaker Honda is set to announce the closure of its only British car plant in 2022…
Auto industry lines up against possible U.S. tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. auto industry urged President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday not to saddle imported cars and…
Huawei founder says Huawei CFO arrest was politically motivated: BBC
(Reuters) – Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said on Monday that the arrest of his daughter, Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng…
Britain does not support total Huawei network ban: sources
(Reuters) – British security officials do not support a full ban of Huawei from national telecoms networks despite U.S. allegations…
Netflix Cancels ‘Jessica Jones’ And ‘The Punisher’ In Final Marvel Purge
And then there were no Marvel shows on Netflix. The streaming service on Monday axed its two remaining superhero properties…