By Danielle Kurtzleben President Trump left the G7 in Canada early to return to Washington to focus on the conflict in the Middle East, telling reporters, “I have to be back as soon as I can.” Trump departed at the end of the first day of the summit in the Canadian Rockies, where trade issues
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JetZero has announced a $4.7 billion investment to build a next-generation aviation production facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) in Greensboro, North Carolina. The move will create more than 14,500 new jobs, making it the largest job announcement in the state’s history. At the center of this groundbreaking development is North Carolina A&T, the
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Jackson State University (JSU) has secured a $1.3 million state grant. The funding will support artificial intelligence (AI) education, workforce training, and entrepreneurship programs. The announcement was made byGovernor Tate Reeves. The grant is part of a $9.1 million investment through MAI-TAP—the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Technology Advancement Program. Boosting Innovation Across Mississippi The MAI-TAP grants aim to grow the state’s future
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By Kaia Hubbard Members of Congress will receive security briefings this week after a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband were killed, and another state lawmaker and his wife wounded in targeted shootings on Saturday. Senators are set to receive a security briefing from the Senate Sergeant at Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police on
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By Lexx Thornton Bank of America has issued a stark warning to investors, citing rising U.S. debt levels and the possibility of renewed tariffs as key risks to the dollar’s stability this summer. In a note to clients, the analyst said the greenback could face a “significant decline” in Q3 if fiscal discipline doesn’t improve
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Written by Lexx Thornton Hundreds of Americans are watching their credit scores plummet as student loan collections kick back into full gear! Since the federal government resumed referring missed student loan payments to collections, borrowers who fall behind by just 90 days are seeing score drops as severe as 150 points which is just enough
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Written By Lexx Thornton A Norfolk State University alum, she made history as the first Black woman in a NASCAR pit crew. She started as a tire changer and has continued to break barriers in the sport. Her journey has involved consistently working with specific teams. She is also recognized as the first Black woman
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By Cynthia Yi The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has kicked off a series of events and activities to honor Juneteenth, reflecting on African American history and culture, according to an announcement on their website. This week-long celebration has something for everyone, offering a rich tapestry of experiences from live performances and arts to competitive sports
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Most HBCUs are located in broadband deserts, leaving students lacking access to the internet. Some schools and organizations are trying to change that despite federal funding having been pulled. A 2021 McKinsey report indicated that 82% of HBCUs are located in broadband deserts. They either lack access to a good internet connection or don’t have access to it at all. The
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A cheer erupts from the crowd. The marching band blares a soulful cadence. The energy is electric, but unless you’re in the stadium, chances are you’ve never seen it. For decades, HBCU sports have been underrepresented in mainstream sports coverage. But now, a new move by BET might just change that. At the 2025 BET
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