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Trump’s White House Dinner Spirals Into a Four-Hour Showdown as Guest Reveals the President Refused to Back Down and ‘Wouldn’t Let Us Leave’
Six Flags renames Fright Fest show after fatal Georgia roller coaster fall
Trump Voters Are Getting Their Asses Kicked By The Economy. Guess Who They Can Blame?
Black representation in comics: UPenn highlights Black superheroes in 'The Black Hero's Journey'
Black Panther, Storm, Lion Man, Nubia, Static, the John Stewart Green Lantern, as well as the Sojourner Green Lantern — all Black superheroes that are being highlighted in a new exhibit. From the groundbreaking 1947 all-Black comic publication, All-Negro Comics,…
‘Rising Black Men’ Hosts 1st Black Prom At Michigan State University
Although the organization's mission centers on supporting Black men, its programming extends to the broader student community.
A New Chapter in Black Medical Education
DEK: Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, the only HBCU college of medicine in the Gulf South, will soon start recruiting its inaugural class. As of this week, the nation has only its fifth medical school at an historically Black college and university—and notably it’s in the largely Black city of New Orleans. The Xavi…
El Niño washes a venomous sea snake onto California sand
An unusually strong El Niño is pushing warm tropical water up the Pacific coast, and it’s bringing animals California rarely or never sees. Olive ridley sea turtles made the first recorded sea turtle nests ever found on the U.S. West Coast in September. A venomous yellow bellied sea snake washed ashore in Orange Count…
Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Looks Visibly Confused After Spotting His Look-Alike, Then the Two Lock Eyes In a Bizarre Stare-Off
Steve Kerr has spent more than a decade on the Warriors’ sideline glaring at referees, rival coaches and more than a few ugly fourth quarters. […] Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Looks Visibly Confused After Spotting His Look-Alike, Then the Two Lock Eyes In a Bizarre Stare-Off
Ladies night: Michelle Obama, Megan Thee Stallion and La La Anthony link up in unexpected LA outing
The trio’s dinner date brings together the former first lady, Houston’s own Hot Girl Coach, and the actress, months after
ICE Investigators Seize Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Phone, Subpoena Her Relatives, As Racist Lawfare Continues
President Donald Trump is using the power of his office to attack a political rival, and if he can do it to her, he can do it to anyone.
LeBron calls helicopter rides 'transportation' after he soars on big dunk in 76ers home debut
LeBron James locked eyes on the basketball the moment Tyrese Maxey lobbed a half-court pass in his new teammate's direction.
Howard University And Google Are Teaching AI To Understand Black Voices
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, but for many Black users, getting technology to understand them can still mean changing the way they speak. Howard University and Google...
Philip Anthony Mitchell Draws 80,000 for a Texas Prayer Service
What the latest U.S. travel advisory means for Saudi Arabia
Detroit Bailiff Serving Eviction Notice to Mentally Ill Black Man Kicks Down Apartment Door and Shoots Him Dead After Cops Tase Him, Video Shows
Texas trooper used encrypted app to help ICE detain high school senior, prompting DPS warning
Amber Guyger, Former Cop Who Killed Botham Jean, Walks Free
Philadelphia police target Black, Latino recruits amid staffing shortage
Karlie Redd Host ‘Courageous Awards’ During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Chaos Ensues After Memphis Delays Vote on Musk’s Data Centers
Storms threaten coastal South Florida communities
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Black Communities Worldwide
Holness to open new A&E Department at Cornwall Regional Hospital in coming weeks, says Tufton
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness will officially open the new Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in the coming weeks, according to the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton. Tufton said the main building is twice the size of the former space, wit…
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Adam Stewart honoured at AFJ gala
Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph says Jamaica’s national anthem represents a source of inspiration and pride for her and has encouraged others to play their part in the country’s development. She made the appeal on Friday night as she accepted the International Humanitarian Award at the American Friends of …
Senator Brown calls for indexation of judges’ pension
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Senator Lambert Brown has called for the indexation of the pension of judges to ensure their standard of living is not eroded by inflation when they retire. Brown, a trade unionist, made the call in the Senate on Friday while contributing to the debate on the Pensions (Superannuation Funds…
JCF mourns death of second policeman shot in St Catherine gun battle
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is mourning the death of the second policeman who was shot during a confrontation with gunmen in St Catherine on Friday. Constable Devoney Rose, 19, died on Saturday while being treated at the Spanish Town Hospital. The Gleaner was earlier informed that he had been shot in the head…
Senator Brown calls for indexation of judges’ pension
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Senator Lambert Brown has called for the indexation of the pension of judges to ensure their standard of living is not eroded by inflation when they retire. Brown, a trade unionist, made the call in the Senate on Friday while contributing to the debate on the Pensions (Superannuation Funds…
KPH launches probe into patient’s death amid husband’s concerns
The management of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) is reporting that it has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the care and subsequent death of a patient. The woman died on July 9, 2026, and her husband has raised concerns regarding the timeliness of surgical intervention for a brain tumou…
Senator Brown calls for indexation of judges’ pension
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Senator Lambert Brown has called for the indexation of the pension of judges to ensure their standard of living is not eroded by inflation when they retire. Brown, a trade unionist, made the call in the Senate on Friday while contributing to the debate on the Pensions (Superannuation Funds…
Court fight - Clarendon power struggle set for legal showdown as injunction blocks leadership shake-up
The People’s National Party (PNP) caucus in the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC) has described a court injunction barring motions of no confidence against May Pen Mayor Joel Williams and Deputy Mayor Clive Mundle as a “threat on democracy”, questioning the manner in which the document was presented during a speci…
WATCH: Two escape injury in Spur Tree crash
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—Police have confirmed that two men narrowly escaped serious injury when a truck overturned off the Spur Tree Hill main road in Manchester Saturday morning. Police said the driver of a concrete pump truck reported that the unit experienced brake failure while travelling downhill shortly before 10:00…
Court fight - Clarendon power struggle set for legal showdown as injunction blocks leadership shake-up
The People’s National Party (PNP) caucus in the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC) has described a court injunction barring motions of no confidence against May Pen Mayor Joel Williams and Deputy Mayor Clive Mundle as a “threat on democracy”, questioning the manner in which the document was presented during a speci…
WATCH: Two escape injury in Spur Tree crash
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—Police have confirmed that two men narrowly escaped serious injury when a truck overturned off the Spur Tree Hill main road in Manchester Saturday morning. Police said the driver of a concrete pump truck reported that the unit experienced brake failure while travelling downhill shortly before 10:00…
Court fight
The People’s National Party (PNP) caucus in the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC) has described a court injunction barring motions of no confidence against May Pen Mayor Joel Williams and Deputy Mayor Clive Mundle as a “threat on democracy”, questioning the manner in which the document was presented during a speci…
Nigeria: Aircraft Loses Door Mid-Air, Makes Emergency Landing in Abuja
Nigeria: Tinubu Nominates Four New INEC National Commissioners, Two Resident Electoral Commissioners
Africa: Ebola Spread Raises Fresh Urgency for Africa's Domestic Health Funding
Africa: Guterres Urges Faster Action and Financing to Stop Biodiversity Loss
Somalia: Somalia Sets Date for May Presidential Election Amid Ongoing Islamist Insurgency
Mauritius: Has Mauritius Lost Its Agency in the Chagos Deal?
WATCH: Two escape injury in Spur Tree crash
South Africa: Lions Player Dies From Suspected Cardiac Arrest in French Hotel
Cop injured in Sligoville shooting incident dies
DEADLY TRAP - Cop, three suspects killed; 10-y-o injured in gunmen’s ambush in St Catherine
Kenya: Image of Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna Asleep At Public Event Is Doctored
Cop injured in Sligoville shooting incident dies
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