Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are battling in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary as the party's progressive and establishment wings clash over its direction ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Socialist challenger’s fundraising edge couldn’t overcome party infrastructure in Missouri primary
Hartzell Gray had the money, the message and the grassroots energy. Yet the 33-year-old tenant organizer and former Kansas City radio host lost Missouri's newly redrawn 4th Congressional District primary on Tuesday to Jordan Herrera, a more conventional Democrat backed by traditional party machinery. Gray's loss to Herrera in the seven-candidate race surfaces uncomfortable questions […]
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Prosecutor Christina Hines wins Democratic primary in Michigan’s 10th District
Christina Hines, a special victims prosecutor with two decades of experience in criminal justice, won the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 10th Congressional District on Tuesday, positioning herself as the party's best chance to reclaim a seat Republicans have held for several election cycles. The race carries significant importance for Democrats hoping to reduce the GOP's […]
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Culture in Motion brings Jones’s vision to Northeast stages
Kwanza Jones is taking her vision on the road again. After establishing herself as a multidisciplinary artist and cultural strategist, Jones is launching Culture in Motion—a traveling platform that will touch down in Boston, Philadelphia, Newark, and New York this fall, bringing a distinctive model of arts investment and community partnership to the Northeast. The […]
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Building Effective Child Protection Systems Across Africa
When child abuse cases capture public attention, the response is predictable: outrage, demands for accountability, promises of reform. Social media amplifies the outcry. Politicians pledge action. Advocates mobilize. Then the child and their family navigate the wreckage alone—shuttling between police departments, medical clinics, social workers, schools and courtrooms, repeating their trauma at each stop while […]
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LA Auto Show 2026: Data reveals Southern California’s outsized car market
Los Angeles will host one of the world's most influential automotive showcases this November, with ticket sales now open for the 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show running Nov. 20-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Multiple ticket options are available, including single-day passes, opening day admission, weekday-only access, weekend priority entry, family four-packs and VIP […]
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Zūm opens Philadelphia operations hub, recruiting school bus drivers
Zūm is opening its new Philadelphia operations center this week with a job fair and family celebration designed to recruit school bus drivers ahead of the 2026-27 school year. The event is scheduled for Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2502 Wheatsheaf Lane. It will feature onsite interviews, free food, children's activities and […]
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Defense contractors clear major hurdle in Army’s lethal drone program
Two defense companies have successfully completed critical acceptance testing for an unmanned loitering munition system designed for U.S. Army use, marking a significant step toward fielding the weaponized technology across military units. Mistral Inc., a Maryland-based defense contractor, and Uvision Inc. announced the completion of first-lot acceptance tests for the HERO 120 system on Aug. […]
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Palantir stock climbs after earnings as AI drives growth
Companies are turning to Palantir for greater control over their AI models and data, according to CEO Alex Karp. The company's stock rose following its latest earnings report, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence capabilities.
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Late-life home purchase: Will the math work out?
Buying a house late in life means you might not reach the break-even point that would make it better financially than renting.