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Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other 'special observances'
The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month.NBC News - 3h -
Trump recognizes Tiger Woods, Harriet Tubman for Black History Month
President Trump on Friday said he is “honored” to recognize February as Black History Month and that "black Americans have been among our country's most consequential leaders.” “American heroes ...The Hill - 5h -
Belgium to form government after seven months of negotiations
The coalition government will be led by the conservative New Flemish Alliance party’s Bart De Wever. Five Belgian parties struck a coalition deal on Friday to form a new government headed by the ...The Guardian - 6h -
Belgium Forms a Government After 7 Months of Squabbling
The country’s tense negotiations hinged on taxing and social spending — and they highlight issues facing Europe, and Western democracies, as a whole.The New York Times - 7h -
Washington DC plane crash live: ‘black box’ data recorder recovered from Black Hawk helicopter
Officials say over 100 family members of victims are in the Washington area for briefings and that every air traffic controller involved is under intense scrutiny. Alarms raised about ‘congested’ ...The Guardian - 6h -
Complete history of Black QBs in the Super Bowl, from Doug Williams to historic Chiefs vs. Eagles rematch
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes will go at it again in New OrleansCBS Sports - 11h -
DCA crash: Timeline of Black Hawk, plane collision
Planes are once again taking off and landing at Reagan Washington Airport as things get back to normal amid an anything-but-normal situation.The Hill - 18h -
What it's like flying in a Black Hawk helicopter
More questions are emerging about the Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in a fatal collision above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.CBS News - 1d -
These are the deadliest plane crashes in U.S. history
Everyone aboard a plane that collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., are feared dead, which would make it the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years.CBS News - 1d -
Water bills to rise by £10 a month in April
Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance.BBC News - 1d -
Wild lose top scorer Kaprizov for at least a month
Kirill Kaprizov, leading scorer for the playoff-hopeful Wild, will miss at least four weeks to have surgery on a lingering lower-body injury, the team said Tuesday.ESPN - 3d -
A Storm, a Spill and a Disaster for the Black Sea’s Beaches
Vast stretches of Russian coast have been tarred by heavy fuel oil from two freighters that foundered in a storm.The New York Times - 5d -
The unique history behind a classic car
They inspired the lyrics to a 70s funk classic and were a fixture in 90s hip-hop videos. Lowriders occupy a unique space in pop culture, and their roots go back further than you might think. Now, a ...CBS News - 6d -
The black swans of Trumponomics
There is so much more than tariffs that can go wrongFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Can Arsenal afford not to sign a forward this month?
Arsenal have been patient in the transfer window, but now they are in a title fight with a depleted squad.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
For the first time in months, there's hope and joy in Israel and Gaza
On the first full day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, 3 Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners are back with their loved ones.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
President Joe Biden has posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other Black civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920sABC News - Jan. 19 -
Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing postponed 2 months
The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez will now take place from March 20-21.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community
Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Parade of planets this month will feature celestial bodies in alignment
A parade of planets is expected to light up the night sky in January.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
FBI shuttered DEI office last month
The FBI shuttered its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) office last month, according to the law enforcement agency. “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
How 15 months of war has devastated Gaza
BBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Gaza ceasefire announced after 15 months of war
Palestinians and Israelis celebrate as truce is unveiled by mediatorsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Trump to inherit 5-month high inflation rate
President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit inflation at a 5-month high. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices rose 2.9% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month in December, the ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza
The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory. ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance
Behind the scenes, companies and governments are feeding a trove of data about international travelers into opaque AI tools that aim to predict who’s safe—and who’s a threat.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Eaton Fire hits historically Black neighborhoods
The Eaton Fire has destroyed thousands of structures in the communities of Altadena and Pasadena. Both are historic communities that generations of Black families have called home. Elise Preston ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
A Judge Cements Trump’s Felony Into History
He can appeal his conviction, but it’s no longer clear that he’ll get very far.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Dwarf Fortress' Adventure Mode Officially Launches This Month
For the better part of two decades, Dwarf Fortress has been the passion project of brothers Tarn and Zach Adams. Although the acclaimed fantasy simulation game has technically remained in ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
West Ham sack Lopetegui after eight months
Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
‘I haven’t seen any change’: black Labour voters in Liverpool and London six months on
In Liverpool Riverside and Tottenham, two constituencies with black MPs and large black communities, Labour’s vote share dropped by more than 20 points at last year’s election. The Guardian spoke ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Connor Bedard Is In Pursuit Of Blackhawks History
Connor Bedard is in pursuit of an incredible record in the Chicago Blackhawks history books.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Don’t we care about disproportionate Black victimization?
The government has a fundamental duty to provide security for all its citizens and to punish those who victimize them. It is time for the local, state and federal governments to live up to that ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has become the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, as the 119th Congress begins on Friday. Scott was appointed to the Senate in 2012 by then-Gov. Nikki Haley (R) ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history
Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
When History Rhymes
We cover the surprising parallels between Donald Trump and a president from the past.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Curry makes history as Warriors rout 76ers
Stephen Curry sets a new three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3
