Tulsa race massacre survivor Lessie Benningfield Randle, 109, made her first public appearance since the Oklahoma supreme court dismissed her historic lawsuit last month. Randle, along with fellow survivor Viola Fletcher, 110, had sought restitution for the survivors and descendants of the 1921 massacre, in which an estimated 300 Black Tulsans were killed, thousands were […]
It’s been 60 years since the 1964 Civil Rights Act was signed into law. Across the country, civil rights groups, scholars and others have commemorated the landmark law with panels, comprehensive reports and rallies. Many have cited its impact and other federal laws that came in its wake, including one protecting the right to vote […]
Great news for Minnesotans and the planet alike: The state just passed a groundbreaking law that empowers regulators to take swift, decisive action against the worst polluters, according to the Star Tribune. Starting July 1, 2024, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will have a suite of new powers to shut down businesses that falsify […]
A man gunned down Wednesday after an argument broke out at a hotel’s parking lot in Elk Grove has been identified as a Sacramento resident. Derrick Michael Walker, 35, was identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office as the man killed in the shooting about 10:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express on the 2400 […]
(Bloomberg) — The Philippines said last week’s encounter with China in the disputed South China Sea where a Filipino soldier lost a finger was a “deliberate act” by Beijing. Most Read from Bloomberg Manila has “come to a conclusion that it was not a misunderstanding or an accident,” Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told a briefing […]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In a press conference Sunday, officials with the Arkansas State Police revealed more details about the scene of the deadly Friday afternoon shooting at a grocery store in Fordyce. During the press conference, ASP Colonel Mike Hagar confirmed that there was only one shooter during the incident and revealed that it […]
A Riverside homeowner made a disturbing discovery when he looked at his doorbell camera footage earlier this week. The incident occurred on Wednesday when a driver making a delivery at the residence decided to relieve himself. “I got an Amazon package delivery yesterday … the driver shows up … scans the package and then turns […]
A man with no current home address was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly trying to coerce two juveniles into sex acts last week. 27-year-old Benjamin Hirtle is charged with two counts of enticing a child under the age of 16. According to Hingham Police, on June 13, two juveniles reported that a man, later identified […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is giving away free onion rings, but not for long. Starting Saturday, June 22, the Kansas-based burger chain will treat fans to a free order of onion rings on National Onion Ring Day — so long as they have the mobile app. No purchase is necessary. Customers can redeem the […]
The anger across the streets of Israel has reached a new crescendo, with tens of thousands joining protests billed as a “week of disruption.” Anti-government demonstrators have blocked major highways, staged walkouts, and called for a general strike. The protesters have not one but several demands: a hostage deal, new elections, military conscription for ultra-Orthodox […]
Join Levi Rickert, founder of Native News Online, as he interviews California Assemblyman James C. Ramos (D) about his thoughts on the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, also known as the Snyder Act. We’re thrilled to have Assemblyman Ramos, the only Native American currently serving in the California State Assembly, as […]
Target (TGT) has to clean up its operational aisles if it’s to close the financial gap with surging rival Walmart (WMT). “I’m worried about Target getting its act together,” said retail expert and investor Jeff Macke on Yahoo Finance’s ‘Opening Bid‘ podcast (video above; listen in here). Macke knows a thing or two about the […]