Written by Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy sounded the alarm on the possibility of U.S. airspace closing if not enough air traffic controllers show up to work as the government shutdown continues, ABC News reports. Duffy, an appointee of President Donald Trump, blamed the Democrats for potential airspace traffic being at risk if the shutdown … Continue reading “BREAKING: DOT Announces Potential Airspace Closures If Air Traffic Controllers Don’t Show For Work “
Ten years into practicing probate law, Jehan Crump-Gibson hit a wall with estate planning. She grew exhausted with the court cases, especially among her Black clients, of families arguing over grandma’s house, granddad’s money, and arguing who would take care of their mom or dad. Crump-Gibson knew the solution to the fighting was relatively … Continue reading “Grandma’s House Should Stay In The Family: Ending Cycle Of Loss In Black Families”
Career and technical education is a lot more than learning to weld or draw blood. It can expose kids to jobs they didn’t even know existed and help them figure out what they want to do with their lives. It can also teach students concrete skills they can use on the job right after they graduate … Continue reading “As Trump’s Labor Department Gains More Control Over Career-Technical Education — What’s The Impact On Students?”
An Atlanta Food Bank is looking into its own monetary reserves to feed families as the SNAP funding shortages get underway. The Atlanta Community Food Bank supplies groceries to nearly 700 pantries across north Georgia. Given the number of families in need as SNAP funding remains in limbo, the food bank has dug into its … Continue reading “ATL Food Bank Uses $5M In Reserve To Feed Families Amid SNAP Cut”
New York City principal Aneesha Jacko is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds, including buying hundreds and hundreds of books written by her friends, one of whom is married to a hip-hop icon. Jacko, the principal at PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull in Queens, who has been at the school since October 2020, is under investigation, … Continue reading “NYC Principal Accused of Improperly Using School Funds To Buy Scores of Books Published By Affluent Friends”
After Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage across western Jamaica, the country is racing to restore its tourism sector ahead of the upcoming winter travel season. On Nov. 3, nearly a week after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the strongest in the island’s history, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett announced the creation of … Continue reading “Race Against the Clock: Jamaica Pushes Post-Melissa Recovery To Salvage Crucial Winter Tourism Season”
The first telephone received its patent in 1876 and was constructed just two years later by Alexander Graham Bell. Ever since that moment, the way society interacts with one another has been forever changed. Over the past 150 years, telephone technology and the way people use it have evolved dramatically. Many former habits are lost … Continue reading “Digital Detox, Analog Victory: The Phone Habits We’re Dying To Take Back”
A 24-year-old Florida woman, Leigha Mumby, has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide more than six months after allegedly causing a car accident that placed her boyfriend in a coma before he died in October. He revealed to police officials in May, after waking up from a coma, that his girlfriend deliberately caused the crash. According to Law & … Continue reading “Final Witness: Dying Boyfriend Wakes From Coma To Identify Florida Woman In Vehicular Homicide”
Jordan Peele’s latest feature is a step into documentaries, with his new project centering on the legacy of the Black Cowboy. Produced by Peele’s MonkeyPaw Productions, High Horse: The Black Cowboy is a “three-part pop culture and historical documentary” that speaks on the Black influence of America’s “Wild West.” Wanting to dismantle the white-centered tropes … Continue reading “Trailer For Jordan Peele’s ‘The Black Cowboy’ Documentary Revealed With Official Release Date”
One pioneer of trap music is still making history. Atlanta rapper Jeezy has broken a new record after performing with a 101-piece orchestra in Las Vegas. On Nov. 1, Jeezy took the stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino for his short yet already record-breaking residency. While performing in Sin City for a limited time, … Continue reading “Jeezy ‘Put On’ For Guinness, Sets World Record For Largest Orchestra At Hip-Hop Concert”