David Steward, the majority shareholder and co-founder of World Wide Technology (WWT), has overtaken Robert F. Smith as the richest black billionaire in the United States, with a net worth that has soared beyond $12 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the wealth of the world’s 500 richest people, Steward’s net worth […]
Tesla Inc. is set to revolutionize the transportation industry with its ambitious plans for a robo-taxi service. Amidst softening EV demand and shrinking profit margins, the tech giant is shifting gears to focus on the untapped potential of autonomous vehicles. The first quarter earnings presentation of the company showcased a sleek black-and-white interface that would […]
Sharon Tucker, a city councilwoman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been selected as the new mayor of the state’s second-most populous city. This selection marks a significant moment for the city, as Tucker becomes its first black leader and only the second woman to hold the position. Tucker’s appointment comes after the unfortunate death of […]
Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, has introduced legislation that could reshape the U.S. Secret Service’s hiring practices. The proposed bill, known as the Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act (or simply the Disgraced Former Protectees Act), aims to address […]
In a decisive move, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 352-65 in favour of a bipartisan bill that could have far-reaching implications for the popular social media platform, TikTok. The bill, which requires ByteDance (TikTok’s parent company) to either sell the app or face a ban on all U.S. devices, has raised concerns about national […]