War in Ukraine Likely to Speed, Not Slow, Shift to Clean Energy, I.E.A. Says
While some nations are burning more coal this year in response to natural-gas shortages spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, that effect is expected to be short-lived.
Australian Judge Orders New Trial in Rape Case That Shook Capital
A former parliamentary staffer is accused of raping a colleague in the defense minister’s office. The judge said a juror had brought an article on sexual assault cases into the jury room against her instructions.
Biden Faces New Challenges With Coalition on Ukraine Support
The domestic and international consensus has shown signs of fraying as midterm elections loom in the United States and Europeans face the prospect of a cold winter.
U.S. Looks to Reorient Ties With Saudi Arabia Over Oil Production Cut
Saudi leaders decided earlier this month to join Russia in leading a cartel of oil producers to announce cutting production by two million barrels a day, which could raise prices and help Russia.
BLK, the dating app for Black singles, launches Homecoming Mode to bring HBCU students and alumni together
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com BLK, the prime lifestyle and dating app for Black singles, is helping students and alumni come together to […] The post BLK, the dating app for Black singles, launches Homecoming Mode to bring HBCU students and alumni together appeared first on AFRO American
Local software engineer creates Melalogic to help Black people protect their skin from harmful conditions, like melanoma
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member. msayles@afro.com In the summer of 2010, Avery Smith’s wife, LaToya Donita-Smith, found a raised mole on her scalp. She […] The post Local software engineer creates Melalogic to help Black people protect their skin from harmful conditions, like melanoma appeared first on AFRO American
Baltimore voters mull term limits as Election Day looms
By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFROfbelfakir@afro.com Voters in Baltimore are divided on term limits for Baltimore city elected officials as they are getting ready to cast votes in the […] The post Baltimore voters mull term limits as Election Day looms appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Democrats confirm record number of Biden judges before midterms
By Courtney Cohn, Capital News Service Senate Democrats raced against the clock to confirm federal judges at a historic rate before the midterm election. President Joe Biden has nominated and […] The post Democrats confirm record number of Biden judges before midterms appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Blight, crime and public health: Mayor Brandon Scott speaks on his use of Baltimore’s ARPA funds
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com As funds from Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) continue to flow down to communities across the nation, […] The post Blight, crime and public health: Mayor Brandon Scott speaks on his use of Baltimore’s ARPA funds appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
Senator Antonio Hayes instrumental in $2.4 million award to UMB School of to address West Baltimore health inequities
By Beverly Richards, Special to the AFRO The West Baltimore RICH Collaborative (Reducing Isolation and Inequities in Cardiovascular Health), a consortia led by the University of Maryland Baltimore School of […] The post Senator Antonio Hayes instrumental in $2.4 million award to UMB School of to address West Baltimore health inequities appeared first on AFRO