Mayor Bill de Blasio gives an update on the blackout
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Top Puerto Rican officials resign over profanity-laced chat
Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Saturday that his chief financial officer and secretary of state will step down following…
Live updates: New York City hit with major power outage
The power failure on Saturday comes on the anniversary of an extensive blackout in 1977 that affected much of the…
Manhattan power outage hits Times Square, traffic lights and 42,000 customers
Parts of midtown Manhattan in New York City were hit with a power outage on Saturday evening, dimming Times Square…
New York power outage darkens streets, subways stations
There were 61,000 customers without power in New York, most of them in Midtown Manhattan and the Upper West Side,…
House Democrats who tangled with leader not backing down
Days after tensions with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi boiled over publicly, several House Democrats sent a message to Washington: We’re…
Wall St. notches all-time highs on lingering rate-cut optimism
NEW YORK (Reuters) – All three major indexes posted record closing highs on Friday as firm expectations for an interest-rate…
Volkswagen zooms ahead in extension of alliance with Ford to electric, automated cars
, NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) and Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) said they will spend billions of dollars…
Lockheed Martin plans to expand Milwaukee plant workforce by 15%
(Reuters) – Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said on Friday it plans to increase the workforce at its approximately…
U.S. regulators approve $5 billion Facebook settlement over privacy issues: source
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission approved a roughly $5 billion settlement with Facebook Inc this week over its…
AB InBev pulls Budweiser listing, canceling year’s largest IPO
HONG KONG/NEW YORK/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Anheuser-Busch InBev said on Friday it will not proceed with the planned listing in Hong…
Trump administration freezing fuel efficiency penalties
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration said late on Friday it was issuing final rules to suspend a 2016 Obama…
Ed Sheeran Reveals He And Cherry Seaborn Are Married In New Interview
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The Rock Shares Awesome Throwback Of Grandfather And Andre The Giant
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson proudly showed off his pro wrestling heritage by sharing a photo of his grandfather with Andre…
Chris Pratt Is Your New Favorite Country Music Singer, Y’all
Chris Pratt tapped into some big yeehaw energy for an impromptu country music performance. If those Marvel checks ever stop…
Kumail Nanjiani: Math In The ‘Silicon Valley’ Jerk-Off Algorithm Is All Real
Kumail Nanjiani gave fans the lowdown on that iconic jerk-off algorithm from the “Silicon Valley” Season 1 finale. The actor,…
Sophie Turner Ends The Bottle Cap Challenge In The Most Savage Way
The “Game of Thrones” star put her own savage spin on the viral game in a funny video she shared…
Rock Legend David Crosby Uses Pee-Pee Analogy To Sum Up Donald Trump’s Presidency
Rock legend David Crosby on Friday summed up President Donald Trump’s behavior in the White House with a pee-pee analogy.…
Stephen King Hits Donald Trump With Old ‘Boogeyman’ Character Comparison
Horror author Stephen King talked about the similarities between a fictitious character he created more than 40 years ago and…
‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Jerome Flynn Shoots Down Long-Time On-Set Feud Rumor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There were always wild rumors floating around about “Game of Thrones,” whether it be Lady Stoneheart showing…
Scarlett Johansson Defends Her Right To Play Any Person, Tree Or Animal
Actress Scarlett Johansson says she should be able to play any role she wants, identity politics be damned. In a…
Here’s What You Should Know About Upcoming ICE Raids
Amid reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to target thousands of undocumented immigrants for deportation in the coming days,…
Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton Again Attend Wimbledon Together
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton attended the Wimbledon women’s singles final together on Saturday for the second year in a…
Serena Williams On Meghan Markle’s Support: ‘She’s Always Positive No Matter What’
Following her loss to Simona Halep at the Wimbledon final on Saturday, Serena Williams opened up about the deep gratitude…
Opioid treatment may reduce contact with law enforcement
(Reuters Health) – Opioid users who get treatment for their drug dependency are less likely to have police encounters or…
Alabama boy with one-of-a-kind genetic disorder defies odds at age 6: He’s a ‘miracle’
A 6-year-old boy who according to doctors’ estimates wouldn’t make it past his third or fourth birthday continues to defy…
Early risers may have lower breast cancer risk
(Reuters Health) – Women who like to wake up early every day may be less likely to develop breast cancer…
California boy, 9, dies from common cold complications, family says
The grieving family of a 9-year-old boy who died just a week after coming down with what they thought was…
Eton’s conjunctivitis treatment fails to win FDA nod; shares tumble
(Reuters) – Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve its treatment…
2 dead, 18 hospitalized in respiratory illness outbreak at Virginia care center
A respiratory illness outbreak has killed two residents at a long-term care facility in Virginia and landed 18 others in…
J&J faces U.S. criminal probe related to baby powder – Bloomberg
The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…
Toothpick found in woman’s liver: Should you be concerned?
Ever wondered what a splinter in your stomach might look like? Turns out it might include a sharp object piercing…
Cargill shuts animal-feed mills in China as fatal hog disease spreads
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Cargill Inc shuttered animal-feed mills in China in recent months partly because the rapid spread of a…
Florida cracks down on dangerous plastic surgery centers
MIAMI –– Ricardo Martinez said he became obsessed with looking perfect. He decided to get liposuction and shelled out $6,500…
This common sugar substitute can be deadly for dogs, FDA warns
This week, the FDA warned pet owners about the dangers of xylitol, a type of sugar alcohol that is sometimes…
U.S. federal judge orders FDA to implement 10-month deadline for e-cig applications
FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a Juul e-cigarette while walking in New York, U.S., September 27, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters)…
Tropical Storm Barry’s health risks: 3 things to watch out for
As Tropical Storm Barry officially makes landfall on the Lousiana coast, residents prepare for the destruction the storm could bring.…
Indivior loses appeal to block generic Suboxone opioid treatments
(Reuters) – A divided federal appeals court on Friday ruled against Indivior Plc in its bid to stop Dr. Reddy’s…
Florida woman says dad died of flesh-eating bacteria less than 48 hours after entering water
A Tennessee man died just 48 hours after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria from waters in Florida after his daughter says…
U.S. appeals court blocks Trump administration birth control exemptions
(Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing new rules allowing employers to obtain…
Ed Henry calls in to give update on liver transplant recovery: ‘We’ve succeeded in victory’
Fox News Chief National Correspondent Ed Henry called into “Fox & Friends” on Saturday to give viewers an update on…
Bummi and Child by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
Price: $1,250 NOW $325Bummi and Childby Laurie CooperOriginal Pastel on PaperSize 22″ x 28″ Approx Laurie Cooper is artist born…
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Price: $850 NOW $185Downtownby Laurie CooperOriginal Pastel on PaperSize 19″ x 25″ Approx Laurie Cooper is artist born and based…
Dominican Republic – Unravel Travel TV
The history of the Dominican Republic is the result of an unlikely mixture of influences; nowhere else will you find…
ESPN College Hoops Analysts Fran Fraschilla, Dan Dakich and Seth Greenberg Return for The Basketball Tournament 2019
Other top voices include play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun and reporter Jen Hale $2 million winner-take-all championship game will be played…
2019 International Champions Cup on ESPN
To share: https://bit.ly/2Jy7wjHPara Español 25 International Club Matches, Including the Annual ICC Tournament and Various Club Preseason Matches Starting Tuesday,…
Exclusively on ESPN+: Special Preview Episode of SneakerCenter
New series to uncover sneaker culture at intersection of sports, entertainment and more Directed by award-winning filmmaker and author Bobbito…
Wimbledon Ladies’ Championship on ESPN: Serena Aims for History vs. Halep
Williams: Seeks to Tie Record of 24 Career Major Wins Halep: Seeks Second Major Title Encore on ABC at 3…
National Women’s Soccer League Announces ESPN Broadcast Team
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the preeminent professional women’s soccer league in the United States, and ESPN today announced…
Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Semifinals Viewership up 20%, Best in Seven Years
The 40th meeting between tennis immortals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Semifinals led to an increase…
Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship: Djokovic – Federer XLVIII
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND – JULY 2, 2003: Stairs to Centre Court at the 2003 Wimbledon Championship (Photo by Scott Clarke/ESPN Images)…
Wayne Curry’s Legacy Lives On
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, When driving down Rt. 202 in Largo the echoes of former Prince George’s…
Leonard Replaces Tonga As Upper Marlboro Mayor
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, The capital of Prince George’s County has found its next mayor after the…
Michigan Denny’s under scrutiny for response to racist abuse
By The Associated Press Three young Black women, who allege they were subjected to racial slurs and physical abuse last…
Report: Blacks 7 Times More Likely than Whites to Be Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Blacks are seven-times more likely than Whites to be wrongfully convicted of…
VIOLENCE AROUND THE MORGAN CAMPUS: A REQUEST FOR A SUMMIT
Office of the President July 12, 2019 The Honorable Bernard C. “Jack” YoungMayor, City of Baltimore250 City Hall, 100 N.…
Press Release: Minority-Owned Naturade Rolls Out Organic Nutritional Shakes
(Business Wire) – Minority-owned Naturade VeganSmart, the premier choice for all-in-one nutritional vegan shakes, vegan recipes and a cleanse program,…
Dr. Michelle Henry Answers Your Summer Skin Care Questions! (VIDEO)
Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry sat down with EBONY to discuss all of your burning questions when it comes to…
Transformative 5G Technology Arrives | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia The next wave of technological evolution has arrived in the form of…