The Associated Press Authorities have arrested and charged a teen who detectives believe was involved in a mass shooting at a Baltimore block party over the holiday weekend that left two people dead and 28 others wounded, officials announced July 7. Members of the homicide and SWAT teams arrested the 17-year-old boy around 7 a.m.
Photo: Anna Tolipova via 123RF Zombie debt is a term that describes old debts that have been written off or deemed uncollectible by the original creditor. This usually happens when zero payments have been received for a specific period, typically six months or more, and the creditor has exhausted all efforts to collect the debt.
Emergencies, such as natural disasters, are potentially dangerous. Be sure you’re prepared to keep yourself and your family safe. Unfortunately, statistics show that not everyone is as prepared as they could be. According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) research, despite 80 percent of respondents to the 2019 National Household survey saying they had gathered
By: Asia Alexander Special to the AFRO Rapper Jeffery Williams, commonly known as “Young Thug,” from Atlanta, organized thirteen album release parties for his new album Business is Business with one of those gatherings at the renowned Baltimore record store The Sound Garden on June 29. The Sound Garden was formed in 1993 by Bryan
Photo: Vadym Pastukh via 123RF Unfortunately, credit card fraud is an all too common occurrence, and many people don’t know what to do if it happens to them. Whether your card has been lost or stolen, or your account information has been exposed to thieves, you need to take fast action to secure your financial
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Commission on African American History and Culture (CAAHC) has a new chair in charge. Edwin T. Johnson, Ph.D stepped into his role as chair of the CAAHC on July 1. Johnson also serves as the university historian and special assistant to the provost at Morgan State University.
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Four eighth-grade students from New Song Academy recently won big at the Philanthropy Tank Finals Event in Pikesville, Md. Aniya Ponton, Samahj Chestnut, Ryeona Watson and Logan Reynolds received $13,000 for their business pitch, an initiative to improve access to healthy food choices, called Bmore Fresh. The social
New York flooding, warnings for New England: Weather forecast Monday USA TODAY Trapped drivers swam out of their cars. A woman died after being swept away by floodwaters. What to know about the heavy rainfall hitting the Northeast CNN Torrential Rain Leads To Major Flooding, At Least 1 Death, Rescues In Northeast News On 6/KOTV Extreme flooding overwhelms
2023 MLB Home Run Derby highlights: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins first title FOX Sports 41 HOMERS for JULIO RODRÍGUEZ in Round 1 of the Home Run Derby!! Set single-round RECORD! MLB Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can win the Home Run Derby, plus other best bets for Monday CBS Sports Updates: MLB sluggers go head-to-head in Home Run Derby
Northwestern Fires Pat Fitzgerald, Football Coach, Amid Hazing Allegations The New York Times Breaking: Northwestern fires Coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing allegations | SportsCenter ESPN Column: Pat Fitzgerald’s coaching legacy is tarnished after a hazing scandal he refused to publicly acknowledge Chicago Tribune Clueless NU finally got it right and did what it had to do — fire