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Kerry Washington Invests in Black-Owned Social Media Platform “Spill”

Emmy Award-winning actress Kerry Washington is putting her money and influence behind Spill, a Black-owned social media platform created by Alphonzo Terrell, a former Twitter employee. Terrell...

Man Accused of Attempted Assassination of Trump in Florida Pleads Not Guilty

Ryan Routh, a 58-year-old man accused of trying to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, pleaded not guilty to several federal charges on Monday. His...

New York Times Backs Kamala Harris as ‘The Only Choice’ for President

The New York Times editorial board made a rare move on September 30 by endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, calling her “the only patriotic choice,” according to Politico...

Black Voters in Nevada Rally for Kamala Harris as She Aims to Make History

In Las Vegas’ historic Westside community, Black voters are coming together to support Kamala Harris, excited by the possibility of her making history. This neighborhood, known for standing up against...

Trump to Meet Zelenskyy After Harris Promises Strong Support for Ukraine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York, despite recently criticizing him and doubting Ukraine’s chances of winning the war...

Harris is Leading Trump by Nearly 40 Points Among Asian American Voters

Vice President Kamala Harris has a significant lead over former President Donald Trump among Asian American voters, according to a recent poll. The survey found that 66% of Asian American voters...

Trump Faces a $2 Billion Choice About His Social Media Empire

Former President Donald Trump is about to regain the ability to sell shares in his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social. The restrictions that prevented...

Hezbollah in Turmoil After Second Wave of Deadly Blasts in Lebanon

Hezbollah is in crisis after a series of deadly explosions hit its strongholds in Lebanon, killing 32 people, including two children, and injuring over 3,000. The explosions targeted the group’s...

Melania Trump Defends Nude Modeling in New Video for Her Upcoming Memoir

Former First Lady Melania Trump has spoken out in support of her past nude modeling work in a video promoting her upcoming memoir. The 45-second video, posted on X (formerly Twitter), shows Trump...