Vincent Evans: Executive director, Congressional Black Caucus
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Politico - Politics
Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
Leading the way is the nonprofit Congressional Institute, which is run by veteran Republican staffers and funded by $3 million in annual dues from private interest groups.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Too white? Too black? Too woke? Politics by labelling is a disease of our times | Kenan Malik
Avoiding political debate with crude and insulting tags such as ‘coconut’ stifles diversity of thought. Yes, I’ve been called a “coconut”. When Marieha Hussain wrote the word on a placard she ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
On Ukraine's Snake Island, the Heart of the Battle for the Black Sea
The Wall Street Journal was granted rare access to the island, which has been at the center of Ukraine’s efforts to challenge Russian power in the area.2 days ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Top stories
Daniel J. Evans, 98, Washington State Governor Who Went to Senate, Dies
A moderate Republican, he championed education, civil rights and environmental causes as a three-term governor and on Capitol Hill. He was eyed as a potential vice president.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Janet Jackson says she's heard Kamala Harris is not Black, echoing election disinformation
Echoing disinformation that has infected the U.S. presidential election, pop icon Janet Jackson said she has heard Vice President Kamala Harris is not Black.2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
South Carolina conducts its first execution in 13 years
Freddie Owens, a death row inmate convicted in the 1997 killing of a convenience store clerk during a robbery, was executed by lethal injection Friday. It was South Carolina's first execution since ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Dan Evans, former senator and Washington state governor, dies at 98
Dan Evans created the nation's first state Department of Ecology, which President Richard Nixon used as a model for the Environmental Protection Agency.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
7 Customer-Experience Metrics Every SaaS Executive Team Should Measure
Drive results and business success with better tracking of these indicators.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies 28-31 All Blacks – live reaction
New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup with narrow victory Australia fall just short in stirring second-half comeback Englishman Karl Dickson is in charge of today’s contest, and here is talking ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Wallabies fall narrowly short of All Blacks amid brave Bledisloe Cup comeback
New Zealand hold off Australia for 31-28 win at Accor Stadium James Slipper comes off bench for record-breaking 140th Test cap Australia have lost their eighth-straight Test to New Zealand and ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
South Carolina executes first inmate in 13 years
Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection.3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
South Carolina restarts executions after 13 years
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
South Carolina executes first man in 13 years despite new evidence of innocence
Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, 46, killed by lethal injection days after state’s key witness recanted critical testimony. South Carolina executed a man on death row on Friday, days after the key ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens executed by lethal injection
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Boeing defence head exits in first executive change under new CEO
Ted Colbert is out after years of losses and a space capsule debacle that stranded two astronauts3 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Black pastors rebuke Mark Robinson's reported remarks about Martin Luther King Jr.
Several prominent Black religious leaders have rebuked Mark Robinson, the embattled North Carolina lieutenant governor who is running for governor, for his past incendiary remarks about the Rev. ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Why does 'The Babadook' still haunt? Its director, Jennifer Kent, has some answers
Not many small-budget, first-feature films can be fairly said to have shifted cinema but Jennifer Kent’s directorial debut “The Babadook” is one of them3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years after securing drugs
South Carolina inmate Freddie Eugene Owens is set to undergo the state’s first execution in 13 years, about a year after the state obtained the necessary drugs to carry out a lethal injection. ...4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Directors Resign as 23andMe Privatization Efforts Sputter
https://www.inc.com/reuters/23andme-ceo-wojcicki-makes-offer-to-take-compnay-private.html4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Trump’s North Carolina protégé under fire over ‘black Nazi’ porn claims
Republican governor candidate Mark Robinson is at the centre of explosive allegations4 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Farage says Tory brand is ‘bust’ as other Reform UK speeches target immigrants, drag queens, vegans and more – UK politics live
Lee Anderson, Richard Tice and Nigel Farage give speeches at Reform party conference. Richard Partington is the Guardian’s economics correspondent . UK national debt has hit 100% of the country’s ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Trailblazing Black trans singer Jackie Shane finally gets her due in Tennessee
Jackie Shane’s important contributions to soul music and LGBTQ heritage will finally be officially recognized with a historical marker in Nashville on Friday evening.4 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Speak No Evil's Original Director Bashes New Movie
Last week, the American remake of Speak No Evil had a modest opening at the box office, but it was enough to come close to recouping the horror film's low budget. However, it failed to impress ...4 days ago - Entertainment -
GameSpot - Tech
Concord's Future Remains Unclear, Director Steps Down Into Support Role - Report
Concord's director, Ryan Ellis, has reportedly stepped down from his role at Firewalk Studios to move over to a support one while the studio's future remains unclear.. According to a report from ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Nike shares jump after sportswear maker replaces chief executive
Oregon-based company brings in retired executive Elliott Hill to turn around its performance4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Trafigura set to name Richard Holtum as chief executive
Trading house to announce as early as next week that head of gas, power and renewables will succeed Jeremy Weir4 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
North Carolina gubernatorial candidate denies he called himself a 'Black Nazi' online
Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, denies claims reported by CNN that he referred to himself as a "Black Nazi" on the message board of a pornography website. In ...4 days ago -