Kamala Harris and Stevie Wonder visited two Atlanta churches to encourage early voting and promote the importance of kindness and lifting people up, while the Rev. Al Sharpton interviewed Harris about her support among Black men.
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Posted inNational Sports
Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23
Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown, while Derrick Henry ran for two TDs, as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 30-23 on Oct. 13.
Posted inClimate Change
Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida
Florida residents are dealing with flooded streets, downed power lines, and damaged homes after Hurricane Milton struck the state, while the Federal Emergency Management Agency has enough money to deal with the immediate needs of people impacted by the storm, but will need additional funding at some point.
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Grammy-winning singer Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91
Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and other stars, has died at the age of 91 after a long career in music and entertainment.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Easy Solar and Altech, two locally owned companies, are providing solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa, helping to reduce reliance on kerosene and other fuels and improve access to electricity.
Posted inNational News
After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
Extremist groups, disinformation agents, hucksters and politicians are exploiting the devastation and despair caused by Hurricane Helene to spread false claims and conspiracy theories about the government’s response, diverting attention from recovery efforts.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
Hurricane Helene has killed at least 227 people in six states, with the majority of the deaths occurring in North Carolina, and FEMA has provided over $27 million in individual assistance to survivors.
Posted inBUSINESS
Dockworkers’ union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
The International Longshoremen’s Association has suspended their strike until January 15, after reaching a tentative agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance to increase wages by 62% over six years, and to negotiate other sticking points such as automation of ports.
Posted in2024 Elections
Walz takes on Vance for vice presidency in live debate
Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance engaged in a policy-heavy debate on Oct 1, focusing their criticism on the top of the ticket and outlining the policy and character differences between their running mates.
Posted inNational News
Americans could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
The International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike on October 1, shutting down ports from Maine to Texas, which could lead to higher prices and shortages of goods around the country during the holiday shopping season.
Posted inNational Sports
Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive players in NBA history, has died at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of charitable and humanitarian work.
Posted inAfro Briefs
US port strike by 45,000 dockworkers is all but certain to begin at midnight
The International Longshoremen’s Association has announced a strike on Oct. 1, which could cause 36 ports to shut down and disrupt the nation’s supply chain, leading to higher prices and delays in goods reaching households and businesses.