by Sharelle B. McNair February 20, 2026 Sources say Johnson cited precedent over how other high-profile figure deaths were handled. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) claims precedent, not politics, lies in his decision to deny Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol, CNN reports. The request came from the…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 20, 2026 With the support of the governor, Stratton is attempting to set herself up as a front runner against main rivals, U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly ahead of the March 17 primary to fill the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin who is retiring. Illinois’…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 20, 2026 Through a partnership with Joby, Uber will offer Blade flights through its app If you’re sick of being stuck in traffic or need a faster way to get to your destination, Uber has something for you! The ride-sharing company will offer electric air taxis in select cities…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 20, 2026 Granger gave Black woman to Black woman support by highlighting that sometimes it’s just not the right time for a certain candidate. Lindsey Granger, co-host of The Hill’s Rising, had to school her co-host that nothing is off the table in politics as a new poll reveals Kamala…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 20, 2026 The South African preschool teacher convicted of raping and drowning her 4-year-old stepdaughter is asking for leniency in her sentencing. Amber-Lee Hughes, 26, testified Feb. 18 during sentencing proceedings at the High Court’s Gauteng Division in Johannesburg, telling the court she believed the child, Nada-Jane Challita, was “better off…
by Ahsan Washington February 20, 2026 Black History Month is a nationwide movement Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To continue the month-long immersion into Black history and the evolution of Black culture, check…
by Mitti Hicks February 20, 2026 Trump’s approval rating on immigration is down from 39% in January and 50% just months after he returned to office. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies were central to his reelection campaign in 2024. But new polling shows that the key immigration policies that pushed him into the White House…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 20, 2026 He was able to raise $41,150 for Fighting4Freedom Someone popped up on ABC’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune that we didn’t expect on the bingo card this year. Miami-bred rapper, Rick Ross, appeared on the Jan. 16 episode of the game show, along with Kathy Hilton and Riki…
by Kandiss Edwards February 20, 2026 The NDPC notes the investigation focuses on potential breaches of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023. On Feb. 17, the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) announced the probe into online shopping platform Temu. The inquiry is due to concerns that Temu may be unlawfully handling personal information. Additionally,…
by Jameelah Mullen February 20, 2026 This recent economic trend could help homeowners save money. Are you considering refinancing your home? Now could be the perfect time since mortgage rates last week fell to their lowest level in about a month. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan amounts of…
