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DOJ sues Georgia county, alleging violation of Black voters' rights

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, Ga., alleging its process for electing its board of commissioners violates Black voters' rights. The county uses an at-large ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Moscow concerned at UK-Ukraine naval agreement in Black Sea region

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

'A moment of Ashes history' - Gardner's grand day out

Ash Gardner leads Australia's dominant day with her maiden international hundred and the 'catch of the century', all in a day's work.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Gardner catch 'one of the moments of Women's Ashes history'

Ash Gardner takes a "sensational" boundary catch as Australia cruise to victory over England in the third ODI of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response

Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

The greatest away series wins in cricket history

From England beating Australia in 1895 to New Zealand in India last year, here are the sport’s best away performances. By Phil Walker and John Stern for Wisden Cricket Monthly . The stars ...

The Guardian - 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

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend

A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend

ABC News - Jan. 15

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury Stays After Practice To Teach Make-A-Wish Kid Some Goalie Tips

Marc-Andre Fleury is all class but what he did for Cameron Furst is unmatched.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Spurs stars bring smiles to Redick's kids after fire

Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama gave game-worn jerseys to JJ Redick's sons, who lost their entire memorabilia collection in the wildfires that burned down their family home.

ESPN - Jan. 14

British history made in 'stressful' Boulter win

Katie Boulter becomes the sixth British player to win in this year's Australian Open singles draws - the most to reach the second round in the nation's history.

BBC News - Jan. 14

'We remortgaged to buy our kids' ADHD medication'

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Marvel is ready to recast Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa in Black Panther. Should they?

The multiverse has has made room for a lot of unlikely reinventions, but murmurs that the late actor’s iconic character may be reworked with a new star could prove controversial. Marvel’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

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

I've studied over 200 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence have parents who do 7 things early on

Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships, says those who raise the emotionally intelligent kids do seven key things.

CNBC - Jan. 12

Jokic, Russ make NBA history with triple-doubles

Denver's Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history by becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season.

ESPN - Jan. 11

DC's Amazon lawsuit reminds us that safety is a luxury for Black Americans

While America was getting more violent, it was Black Americans who felt the increase most acutely.

The Hill - Jan. 11

Ons Jabeur: ‘Kids are dying everywhere in Ukraine or Gaza. I have to speak out’

Former world No 2 shares her struggles with seeing suffering in Palestine and how she is working with the World Food Programme to help . Few players wear their heart on their sleeve as much as Ons ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Is Donald Trump inheriting the best economy in history?

President-elect Trump will enter office with the lowest unemployment rate since Richard Nixon in 1969 — but red flags remain.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

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

Rams-Vikings Relocation Nearly Unprecedented in NFL History

Ultimately, the NFL had no choice. On Thursday, as multiple fires continued to burn across Los Angeles, the league announced it would move Monday night’s wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history

Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.

NBC News - Jan. 10

The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise

Black women saw a decline in the unemployment rate in December, as it slipped to 5.4%. That is an improvement from November’s rate of 5.9%.

CNBC - Jan. 10

‘If you are black, you are finished’: the ethnically targeted violence raging in Sudan

Refugees tell of attacks on darker-skinned people and non-Arab groups by Rapid Support Forces and its allies in Darfur. Husna Ibrahim Arbab had already lost her son in the early days of Sudan’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Watch Anthony Edwards put Orlando's Anthony Black in poster with monster dunk

We've seen less of Edwards dunking this season and we've missed it.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

LA fires poised to be costliest blazes in US history

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story California wildfire costs could be $52-$57B: analysis The total cost of the damage from ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

How to talk to kids about natural disasters

Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.

ABC News - Jan. 9

'I'm in a dream': Deaf UFC legend hears mom, kids for 1st time

The first deaf UFC fighter in history has achieved the biggest win of his life.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Man Utd v Arsenal and the 'moment that changed history'

Former Manchester United players look back at the epic 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay between the Red Devils and Arsenal.

BBC News - Jan. 9

How a man evacuated his kids, businesses before the Palisades Fire spread

Gregg Champion, a business owner and resident in the Pacific Palisades area, says he helped evacuate his children from their schools and clients from his addiction recovery centers before flames ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Black sailors exonerated for mutiny not alive to see justice prevail

Fifty Black sailors refused to go back to work after the deadly Port Chicago explosion, citing unaddressed safety concerns. Convicted of mutiny, they weren't exonerated until last year.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Black sailors exonerated for mutiny 80 years after WWII

After a deadly ammunition blast at California's Port Chicago during World War II, 50 Black sailors were convicted of mutiny for refusing to go back over subpar safety conditions. Eight decades ...