Pfc. Vanessa Guillen bludgeoned to death on Army base, family attorney says
Guillen’s body was transported from the military installation by her killer, attorney Natalie Khawam told CNN, citing details the family…
Police reformers push for de-escalation training, but the jury is out on its effectiveness
De-escalation training. It’s on the tip of the tongue of both police departments and reformers — the idea that officers…
Fact-checking a dangerous mask meme shared by Trump Jr. on Facebook
On Facebook, Trump Jr. posted an image of a lab where scientists were working in certain hazmat suits known as…
Analysts: Fire at Iran nuclear site hit centrifuge facility
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A fire and an explosion struck a centrifuge production plant above Iran‘s underground Natanz nuclear…
Mortgage rates hit (another) record low
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to a record low of 3.07% this past week, according to Freddie Mac. That’s…
Colorado police officer in troubling photo near Elijah McClain memorial resigns
A Colorado police officer resigned ahead of his chief’s imminent announcement of her disciplinary decision over troubling photos allegedly linked…
Alabama coronavirus parties offer payouts for those who get infected, official says
The parties are being held in Tuscaloosa, and infected people are urged to attend so others can intentionally contract the…
Top intel officials brief Pelosi, congressional leaders on reported Russian bounty on US troops
President Donald Trump has called the reported bounties a ‘hoax.” July 2, 2020, 8:09 PM 7 min read Share to…
Hospitals face ‘an explosion of Covid’ and signs of another surge as coronavirus case numbers climb
“In the last three weeks, I have seen more admissions and sicker patients than on the previous 10 weeks,” says…
Hugh Downs, whose broadcasting career spanned a century, dies at 99
He was a host on ABC’s “20/20” for 20 years. July 2, 2020, 11:26 PM 8 min read Share to…
Coronavirus vaccines: ‘Encouraging’ early data for some, a trial delay for another and more research ahead
“It’s been delayed,” said Dr. Carlos del Rio, an infectious disease expert at Emory University School of Medicine and one…
Family of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen speaks out, urges no one enlist until ‘we get justice’
As unanswered questions loom over missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, her family members spoke out about holding on to…
New, mutant version of coronavirus spreads faster, but doesn’t make people sicker
“It is now the dominant form infecting people,” Erica Ollmann Saphire of the La Jolla Institute for Immunology and the…
Coronavirus updates: Herman Cain, who attended Trump Tulsa rally, hospitalized
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 519,000 people worldwide. Over 10.9 million people across the…
Ex-Trump supporter: Based on my friends, he has no chance
CNN’s Jeff Zeleny speaks to longtime Republicans in Florida who say they will not vote for President Donald Trump in…
Miami cop to be terminated after video shows him appearing to punch a woman in the face
“I’ve immediately initiated an investigation,” said the Miami police director. July 2, 2020, 8:40 PM 6 min read Share to…
Trump administration moves ahead with plan to open new pandemic office as coronavirus crisis intensifies
The National Security Council hosted an interagency meeting Thursday to discuss the plans for the office, which will fall under…
Vanilla Ice Gets Burned Over Coronavirus Hot Spot Gig In Austin, Texas [UPDATE]
UPDATE: 3:05 p.m. ― Vanilla Ice announced Thursday he will postpone his Friday show in Austin, Texas, after poor ticket…
‘Mad Men’ Blackface Episode Will Still Be Available For Streaming
An episode of “Mad Men” featuring blackface will be available to stream when the show joins Amazon’s IMDb TV library…
Duffy Accuses Netflix Film ‘365 Days’ Of Glamorizing Kidnap And Rape
This article contains details of sexual abuse. Duffy has criticized Netflix’s “irresponsible” decision to stream the film 365 Days, claiming…
Hugh Downs, Former ’20/20′ Host, Dead At 99
NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Downs, the genial, versatile broadcaster who became one of television’s most familiar and welcome faces…
Meet The Generation Changed By Lockdown
First it was an election year. Then came a global pandemic. Then the nation exploded into mass protests against racism…
Black Workers Allege Employment Discrimination At Facebook
On Thursday, multiple people filed a complaint alleging discriminatory hiring and promotion practices that harm Black employees at Facebook. The…
$1 Billion Was Slashed From the New York Police Department Budget
New York City moved to cut $1 billion from the New York Police Department (NYPD) and reallocate millions of dollars…
Colorado Police Officers Placed on Paid Leave After Taking Photos Where Elijah McClain Was Choked by Police
After an investigation was announced to revisit the police killing of 23-year-old Elijah McClain, it’s been reported that the police…
White Woman Calls Police on Black Neighbors for Building Patio on Their Own Property
A white woman apparently caused a ruckus by calling the police on a Black couple in New Jersey after questioning…
KKK Member Who Shot Daughter’s Black Boyfriend Is Freed On $500 Bail
A white man who is reportedly a member of the hate group the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) shot his daughter’s…
BLM Protests Did Not Cause Spike In Coronavirus Cases
A team of economists published a study showing the protests against systemic racism did not cause a significant increase in…
White Georgia Police Officer Breaks the Wrist of Innocent Black Man
A Black man who was slammed to the ground in a case of mistaken identity is suing the Valdosta Georgia…
Netflix and Ava DuVernay to Focus on Kaepernick’s HS Years in ‘Colin in Black & White’
Streaming giant service Netflix announced that filmmaker Ava DuVernay and social activist/former professional football player Colin Kaepernick have joined together…
Trump Still Refuses To Rename Army Bases Named After Confederate Leaders
President Trump is standing by his refusal to rename military bases that are named after confederate leaders, saying their history…
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Called The BLM Movement A Marxist Group
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani called Black Lives Matter a “Marxist organization” that “has been planning to destroy…
Master Investor Ian Dunlap Shares How to Capitalize During the Crisis (Video)
Ian Dunlap is an investment expert with one of the highest win percentages in the country and the founder of…
Best Document Frames for Displaying Diplomas – ARTnews.com
Hard work deserves to be rewarded, and the documents memorializing that reward deserve to be displayed. Don’t leave your diplomas,…
Best Woodburning Tools for Inscriptions and Design – ARTnews.com
It’s not a great idea to play with fire—but there’s no rule against writing with it. Pyrography, using fire to…
Best Beading Needles for Art Projects – ARTnews.com
Use beads to add interest and texture to embroidery and stitching. Seed beads can be hard enough to spot, let…
Best Markers for Wine Glasses for Parties and Crafts – ARTnews.com
Make your next party a glittering success with wine glass markers. No more keeping track of tiny charms that may…
New York City Slashes Art Budget, Matthew Wong’s Market Ascends, and More: Morning Links from July 2, 2020
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. News In an…
Tate Names Winners of $12,500 Awards After Canceling Turner Prize – ARTnews.com
This year’s awarding of the Turner Prize, one of Europe’s premier art awards, became one of the many art events…
Lévy Gorvy Expands to Paris as French Capital’s Gallery Scene Grows – ARTnews.com
As some of the world’s top art galleries take up new homes in Paris, another blue-chip enterprise has revealed plans…
Johanna Hedva, Yo-Yo Lin, and Kevin Gotkin on Remote Access – ARTnews.com
During the first few weeks of the COVID-19 lockdowns, many people found themselves scrambling to make the everyday things they…
What Are the Most Famous Public Artworks in New York? – ARTnews.com
New York City may be home to the world’s premier museums and galleries, but many of the most celebrated and…
Michael Werner Gallery Opens East Hampton Exhibition Space – ARTnews.com
Riding a wave of action that has swelled as New York art dealers and the collectors they court situate themselves…
Netflix Moves $100 Million in Deposits to Bolster Black Banks
The streaming giant will permanently shift a share of its cash to financial institutions that serve Black communities, allowing them…
Meet The Woman Behind The First Black-Owned Community Solar Energy Company
By Dana Givens, Black Enterprise Solar energy is promised to be the new source of our power as we move…
A Softball Team’s Tweet to Trump Leads Players to Quit Mid-Series
The players said they did not want a photo of them standing during the national anthem to be used for…
W. Kamau Bell, Pastor McBride provide PPE to Black communities
In this April 28, 2020, file photo, nurse practitioner talks to a patient and holds her hand while a doctor…
Sacramento sheriff investigating video that shows deputy kick man during arrest
The Instagram post reveals the officers later determined they had the wrong guy. While he did not apparently have a…
Black TV writers have often felt like ‘diversity decoration.’ Now they’re braced for another round of promises.
Even the casual conversations left an impression on Prentice Penny. By Sonia Rao, The Washington Post Over a decade later,…
White People Own 98 Percent of Rural Land. Young Black Farmers Want to Reclaim Their Share.
Innovations by Black farmers remain at the core of sustainable agriculture today. By Tom Philpott, Mother Jones For indispensable reporting…
Allies, Don’t Fail Us Again | The New York Times
Many white people have been moved by the current movement, but how will they respond when true equality threatens their…
Richelieu Dennis replaced as CEO of Essence Communications amid investigation
The top executive is taking a step back after sexual harassment allegations are lifted by anonymous employees By Biba Adams,…
Colorado cops on paid leave after photos taken at Elijah McClain memorial
Reports say that the officers were reenacting the chokehold used on the young man By Biba Adams, TheGrio Three Aurora,…
Herman Cain Hospitalized With COVID-19 After Attending Trump Tulsa Rally Maskless
By Andrew Solender, Forbes TOPLINE – Former Godfather’s Pizza CEO and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain was hospitalized for…
This Is What Racial Trauma Does To The Body And Brain
In mental health training and treatment, examining the impact of racism on brains and bodies is largely uncharted territory. And…
Despite Some Disapproval, White Evangelicals Haven’t Budged On Voting For Trump: Survey
The overwhelming majority of white evangelical voters are leaning toward casting their ballots for President Donald Trump in November, even…
Viola Davis’ Call To ‘Pay Me What I’m Worth’ Is What The World Needs Now
Viola Davis fired up Twitter Tuesday ― in an encore presentation. A clip of the Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner…
Florida Officer Who Was Filmed Shoving A Kneeling Black Protester Has Been Charged
A Florida police officer who was filmed pushing over a kneeling Black protester during an anti-racism demonstration in May is…
Jada Pinkett Smith Denies Singer’s Claim Will Smith Gave Blessing To Alleged Affair
Calling an emergency “Red Table Talk” session because there’s some Smith family business that needs some handling. Jada Pinkett Smith…
‘Justice League’ Star Ray Fisher Accuses Joss Whedon Of ‘Gross’ And ‘Abusive’ Behavior
“Justice League” star Ray Fisher is speaking out about his experience working on the superhero blockbuster with director Joss Whedon,…