Donald Trump is preparing to travel to Beijing for what officials and observers describe as a significant diplomatic meeting between the United States and China amid escalating trade tensions, military posturing and competition over technological dominance. The talks represent a rare opportunity for direct communication at the highest levels between the world's two largest powers. […]
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Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium Launches 2026 Joy and Justice Tour
Black women and girls across the American South face a crisis. In April alone, at least 10 Black women were murdered and 8 Black children were killed through gender-based violence. Black women face murder rates more than double those of white women, and they die from pregnancy-related complications at rates three times higher. Meanwhile, the […]
Posted inEconomy
Oil prices climb after Trump rejects Iran’s response to peace plan
Oil markets surged Monday after Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal, with Brent crude jumping nearly 4% to briefly touch $105.50 per barrel before settling at $103.50. Trump dismissed Iran's counter-proposal as "totally unacceptable" in a Sunday evening post on Truth Social. The rejection underscores the widening gap between the two […]
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Atlanta United’s winning streak ends, but passion returns
Atlanta United's 2-1 loss to the LA Galaxy on Saturday ended the team's winning streak, but manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino saw something more important in the defeat: his team rediscovering its identity. Nearly 40,400 supporters packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium, creating an atmosphere that had been missing in recent weeks. The crowd's energy was palpable throughout the […]
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Study Examines White Supremacy in U.S. Prison System
A new book examines how prisons are used as a tool of white supremacy.
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Portland Fire stun Liberty with buzzer-beater in first win
The Portland Fire announced their return to the WNBA with a dramatic finish Tuesday night, defeating the New York Liberty 98-96 on a putback at the buzzer. Bridget Carleton's three-pointer with seconds remaining bounced off the rim, but Sarah Ashlee Barker grabbed the rebound and put it back as the clock expired. "For a team […]
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FDA Guidance on Tobacco Products Draws Criticism From Public Health Advocates
The FDA's new enforcement guidance on tobacco products has drawn sharp criticism from public health advocates who say it effectively allows unauthorized e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches and other nicotine delivery devices to be sold before completing the required scientific review process. Under federal law, tobacco companies must submit products for FDA review before selling them. The […]
Posted inOpinion
Democrats’ Tax Cut Strategy Misses Bigger Problem, Experts Say
Democrats are increasingly embracing a tax-cutting strategy in response to their 2024 electoral losses, but policy experts warn the approach sidesteps more fundamental fiscal challenges facing the nation. Sen. Chris Van Hollen's proposal exemplifies the trend. The Maryland Democrat has introduced a plan to cut taxes for Americans earning up to $80,500, or $161,000 for […]
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Music Executive George Monger Launches AI Platform for Independent Artists
When George Monger got fired from his job at a Memphis music company, most people might have seen it as a setback. He saw it differently. Within days, he'd begun building the technological infrastructure that would eventually become Connect Music, a platform designed to flip the script on how independent artists make their living in […]
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Leonard Peltier’s Release Raises Questions About Indigenous Justice
Leonard Peltier's commutation has reignited broader conversations about Indigenous sovereignty, criminal justice and decades of activism. Peltier, a member of the American Indian Movement, was imprisoned for nearly 50 years for his role in a 1975 shootout at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, that killed two FBI agents. President Joe Biden commuted his sentence in July. […]