Exxon shareholders reject resolutions on climate and separating CEO: chairman
DALLAS (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp shareholders on Wednesday rejected a proposal to split the chief executive officer and board…
U.S.-China trade war of words heads for Fox cable TV face-off
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s war of words with the United States over their escalating trade dispute will reach a crescendo…
Boeing aims for first flight of 777X in late June: sources
SEATTLE/PARIS (Reuters) – Boeing Co is looking to make the first test flight of its 777X twin-aisle jet as soon…
Pence, Trudeau to discuss Huawei and China trade issues in Ottawa: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will discuss their countries’ joint dispute…
Democrat Jaime Harrison Announces Challenge To Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat
Another Democrat is throwing his hat into the ring to challenge Republican Lindsey Graham for his South Carolina Senate seat.…
John Cleese Gets Torched On Twitter Over ‘Dog-Whistly’ Post About London
“Monty Python” star John Cleese faced backlash on Twitter after he doubled down on his years-old suggestion that London is…
Mississippi Campground Manager Fired For Pulling Gun On Black Couple Having Picnic
An employee at a Mississippi campground was fired after pulling a gun on a black couple having a picnic and…
Jennifer Hudson Blows Crowd Away In Surprise Performance Honoring Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson surprised attendees at the 2019 Pulitzer Prize Awards ceremony luncheon in New York City on Tuesday. The Grammy…
Halsey Says ‘Abortion Is A Right’ In Stirring Instagram Post
Halsey is the latest celebrity to speak out for abortion rights. On Wednesday, the singer posted an Instagram video branded…
Lil Nas X Surprises Elementary School Kids, Brings Undeniable Joy With Performance
Lil Nas X made a surprise appearance at an elementary school in Ohio, where he performed his hit “Old Town…
When shots start younger, more teens get meningococcal vaccine
(Reuters Health) – Teens are more likely to get at least one of two recommended doses of the meningococcal vaccine…
Alabama dad, 52, dies days after reaction to copperhead snake bite: ‘His organs just couldn’t recover’
A 52-year-old father-of-two in Alabama died Monday, just three days after he was bitten by a copperhead snake while walking…
Factbox: Roe v. Wade at risk: Legal challenges to U.S. abortion rights
(Reuters) – In recent months, some conservative-leaning U.S. states have taken action to curb abortion rights, the most recent being…
Allergan to recall textured breast implants in Canada
Allergan Plc said on Tuesday it will voluntarily recall and stop the sale of its Biocell textured breast implants in…
U.S. football player’s overdose death spotlighted in J&J Oklahoma opioid trial
(Reuters) – The father of a college football player who died of a drug overdose gave emotional testimony about the…
Video of Nevada mom giving birth in car goes viral: It was a ‘beautiful nightmare’
A video of a Nevada mother giving birth in a car last week has gone viral after the woman’s 10-year-old…
Missouri governor says politics plays no role in abortion clinic licensing fight
(Reuters) – Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Wednesday renewed his intention to close Missouri’s sole abortion clinic for failing to…
San Diego hospital announces birth of world’s tiniest surviving baby
A San Diego hospital on Wednesday announced the birth of what’s thought to be the world’s tiniest surviving baby, who…
Most face transplant patients continue to report better quality of life
(Reuters Health) – Doctors at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston say most of the face transplant patients they have…
Substance abuse among veterans increasing as mental health issues go untreated, study finds
More U.S. military veterans are struggling with substance abuse and half of returning service members who need mental health treatment…
Louisiana lawmakers pass bill to ban abortions as early as six weeks
(Reuters) – The Louisiana House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to prohibit abortion after detection of an embryonic heartbeat, which…
Your “Employer Brand” Online Presence Is More Important Than You Think
It’s essential to share your brand with people who will potentially purchase your goods and services. However, whether you operate…
Rappers Chamillionaire and E-40 Are Looking to Invest $25,000 in a Minority-Owned Startup
Earlier this year, Hakeem Seriki, a Grammy-winning hip hop artist, entrepreneur, and angel investor better known as Chamillionaire, launched a…
Biennale-Loving Brad Pitt Edition -ARTnews
Brad Pitt. ANTHONY HARVEY/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews…
‘Walks to the Paradise Garden’ Marks a Valuable Addition to the History of Self-Taught Art -ARTnews
Guy Mendes, Royal Robertson’s House (Baldwin, LA), 1986. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND INSTITUTE 193 Between around 1984 and 1991, poet…
To Refine Exhibitions and Programming, Baltimore Museum of Art Will Survey 300 Local Organizations -ARTnews
The Baltimore Museum of Art. STEPHEN SPARTANA/COURTESY BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART The Baltimore Museum of Art hasn’t formally surveyed its…
Getty Research Institute Names Naoko Takahatake Curator of Prints and Drawings -ARTnews
Naoko Takahatake. COURTESY THE GETTY RESEARCH INSTITUTE The Getty Research Institute (GRI) in Los Angeles has appointed Naoko Takahatake as…
Land Art Symposium Explores Earthy Tales of ‘Uncollectibility’ -ARTnews
James Meyer speaks about Virginia Dwan. GEORGE KOELLE The next time vandals shoot bullets into Sun Tunnels or Burning Man…
Theresa Chromati at Kravets Wehby Gallery, New York -ARTnews
Pictures at an Exhibition Installation view of “Theresa Chromati: Running in Place and Sometimes Walking: At Times I Feel…
Moby cancels book tour after Natalie Portman dispute: ‘All of this has been my own fault’
Moby has canceled his book tour dates in the U.K., just days after he apologized to actress Natalie Portman for…
Niecy Nash says she had to reintroduce herself in an effort to land better roles
(Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Before Niecy Nash booked her role in the Netflix movie, When They See Us, she…
Ashton Kutcher testifies in trial of alleged serial killer accused of murdering his friend
Ashton Kutcher testified on Wednesday in the trial of a man charged with allegedly killing two women — one, Ashley…
Muhlaysia Booker’s life honored by friends, family and City of Dallas during funeral services
Muhlaysia Booker speaks during a rally on Friday, April 20, 2019 in Dallas. Booker, a 23-year-old transgender woman, was assaulted…
Rumer Willis shares her self-care routine: ‘Be kind to yourself’
Rumer Willis takes self-care very seriously. The daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis opened up about mental health on…
Study finds white people in the South still have racial bias against Blacks
A small Confederate battle flag waves at the grave of a Confederate veteran in a cemetery in Tuskegee, Ala., on…
MSNBC analyst: Trump is putting ‘lives at stake’ if 2016 intel is disclosed
MSNBC analyst Jeremy Bash blasted President Trump following remarks made by Special Counsel Robert Mueller and warned that “lives are…
Costume designer Brea Stinson reveals how she built her empire
Black Glam is back with another installment and this time, celebrity stylist Johnny Wright sits down with costume designer to…
Kodak Black to remain jailed until trial, called a ‘danger to the community’ by judge
MIAMI (AP) – Federal prosecutors in Miami on Wednesday successfully appealed a judge’s decision to release rapper Kodak Black on…
Rapper Megan thee Stallion reportedly helped pay for funeral of fan who died after her show
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 16: Spotify Celebrates Megan Thee Stallion’s new album on May 16, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo…
Ali Wong jokes her new movie was just an excuse to kiss Keanu Reeves, Daniel Dae Kim
In Ali Wong’s new movie “Always Be My Maybe,” her character has several love interests. On Wednesday, the comedian joked…
OKC Bound: ESPN Covers Every Pitch of the Women’s College World Series for 19th Consecutive Season with Event’s Largest On-Site Production Ever
ESPN’s Flagship MLB Show Baseball Tonight Live from Oklahoma City for First Time; WCWS Studio Coverage Also Live from USA…
All Rise! Alex Rodriguez, Jessica Mendoza & Matt Vasgersian to Call Sunday Night Baseball from Judge’s Chambers at Yankee Stadium
ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell returns to Yankee Stadium for a special Sunday from the Seats presented…
The Woj Pod now Part of the ESPN Family of Podcasts
The Woj Pod, the popular offering from ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, is now officially part of ESPN Podcasts…
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30 for 30 Debuts New Trailer for “The Good, The Bad, The Hungry” Airing July 2 on ESPN
The next installment in ESPN Films’ award-winning 30 for 30 series will be “The Good, The Bad, The Hungry,” premiering…
Retired NFL Star Pursues Dreams of Becoming an Anesthesiologist
Retired NFL player Nate Hughes recounted his journey from a professional athlete to a medical professional during an interview Tuesday…
Rihanna Debuts Fenty Collection Inspired By ‘Black Is Beautiful’ Movement
Island gal Rihanna’s luxury fashion house, Fenty, officially launched today (May 29) in partnership with LVMH. In a new interview…
Maxine Waters Calls Trump an ‘un-American Traitor’ in Fiery Twitter Rant
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-California) unleashed a fiery series of messages against President Donald Trump Tuesday over his response to North…
2020 Candidate Kamala Harris Targets State Abortion Bans
By JUANA SUMMERS Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Tuesday that if she won the White House, she…
Los Angeles Intersection Named After Black LGBT Icon
An intersection in Los Angeles’ Jefferson Park neighborhood now bears the name of revered LGBT activist Carl Bean. On Sunday,…
Feeling Aretha’s Spirit, J Hud Honors Icon At Pulitzers
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With bad weather in Chicago on Monday and her flight…
Jonathan Butler Used Music to Cross Color Lines in Apartheid South Africa
Jonathan Butler was the first Black artist to be prominently featured on White radio stations during apartheid in South Africa.…
Former Baltimore Officer In Corrupt Unit Goes To Prison
By The Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A former Baltimore police officer accused of committing crimes as part of a…
Regina Hall to Host 2019 BET Awards
Regina Hall is set to join Jamie Foxx, Chris Rock, Mo’Nique and others when she hosts the 2019 BET Awards.…
PRESS ROOM: Walker’s Legacy, Comcast and Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Team Up to Celebrate Women of Color in Technology
Written by NNPA Washington, DC — Walker’s Legacy is proud to announce its ‘Women of Color in Tech’ tour powered…
Family of Inmate Who Died of Dehydration Reaches $6 Million Settlement
The family of a 33-year-old Black man who died in police custody in Milwaukee has reached a settlement. According to…
John Gary Williams of R&B Group The Mad Lads Dies at 73
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Gary Williams, the lead singer for the R&B vocal…
Boeing 737 MAX may not return to service until August: IATA head
SEOUL (Reuters) – Boeing Co’s 737 MAX is unlikely to return to service before August, the head of the International…
Meek Mill Condemns ‘Racist As Hell’ Vegas Hotel For Keeping Him Out
Meek Mill is threatening to take legal action against Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan hotel, saying its employees went to “extreme racist…