Internal Documents Show How Close the F.B.I. Came to Deploying Spyware
Christopher Wray, the F.B.I.’s director, told Congress last December that the bureau purchased the phone hacking tool Pegasus for research and development purposes.
Amid Joy in Kherson, a Humanitarian Disaster Looms
Ukrainian forces encountered a city without heat, water, electricity or cellphone service, with Russian artillery digging in just miles away.
Banksy Unveils Mural in War-Torn Ukrainian Town
The anonymous artist appeared to confirm his latest creation in Borodyanka, a town that was among the first to be hit by Russian airstrikes.
Biden Hails U.S. Climate Initiatives at COP27 in Egypt
President Biden apologized for his predecessor’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement and stressed a renewed U.S. commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
Ukrainians in Kyiv Cheer Russian Retreat From Kherson
Crowds celebrated in Ukraine’s capital after the country’s forces swept into the southern port city of Kherson, which Russia had occupied for months.
Local officials join students and staff of City Schools for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” screening
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The youthful energy inside of Baltimore’s famed Senator Theatre was infectious. Applause, “ooohs,” “ahhhs” and occasional laughter rang out inside the the building. More than 300 students and staff from Baltimore City Public Schools and historically Black college institutions filled the historic theater for a private screening of
Mental health professionals suggest more effective approach to stemming suicide
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer, mscatliffe@afro.com Mental health professionals say it’s time to screen more effectively to identify those at risk of committing suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide increased 30 percent between 2000 and 2018 in the U.S. While declining in 2019 and 2020, the rates
Shopping for ACA health insurance? Here’s what’s new this year
By Julie Appleby, Word in Black It’s fall again, meaning shorter days, cooler temperatures, and open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance — sign-ups begin this week for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023. Even though much of the coverage stays the same from year to year, there are a few upcoming changes that
Where are they now?: Millions of women left the labor market during COVID-19
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com In March 2020, Chantell Potter was seven months pregnant with her first child. At the time, she was a project manager leading a team focusing on a Department of Defense (DOD) contract at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). When she gave birth to
Lyft provides free and discounted rides to remove transportation barriers for job seekers
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com For low-income communities, transportation is a significant barrier to employment. It’s generally impossible to secure a job and keep it without having the means to get there In Washington, D.C., the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent as of September 2022, according to the