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Georgia charges Trump, former advisers in 2020 election case – Reuters

All Posts, World NewsBy Anand August 15, 2023

Georgia charges Trump, former advisers in 2020 election case ReutersDonald Trump among 19 charged in Georgia election interference case WHAS11Video: Geoff Duncan describes grand jury meeting as ‘intense’ CNNGeorgia lieutenant governor describes testimony to Fulton County grand jury as ‘very serious’ The HillTrump Suggested A Witness ‘Shouldn’t’ Testify In Georgia’s Grand Jury Proceedings—Critics Say That’s Witness Intimidation Forbes

China Slashes Rates, Suspends Youth Jobless Data as Economy Signals Sharper Downturn – The Wall Street Journal

All Posts, World NewsBy Anand August 15, 2023

China Slashes Rates, Suspends Youth Jobless Data as Economy Signals Sharper Downturn The Wall Street JournalChina’s suspension of youth jobless data draws public ire ReutersChina halts youth jobless data as economy falters BBCChina Suspends Youth Unemployment Report The New York TimesChina stops releasing youth unemployment data after it hit consecutive record highs CNN

Guide to Essential Financial Resources in Times of Crisis

Gospel NewsBy goldenrb August 14, 2023

Photo: Sergey Nivens via 123RF In times of crisis, whether it’s a global economic downturn, a natural disaster, or a personal financial emergency, having access to financial resources becomes crucial. These resources not only provide stability during difficult times but also offer opportunities for recovery and resilience. Here are some essential financial resources that individuals and

BCYF to announce $8.4 million in new grants aimed at serving Baltimore youths

Gospel NewsBy Anand August 14, 2023

By Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF), an organization that stewards public funds to ensure that city youngsters have access to high-caliber enrichment and learning activities, will announce 60 new grantees this month, with awards totaling $8.4 million. Former City Council President Bernard “Jack” C. Young launched

Companies manufacturing products with ‘forever chemicals’ expected to face repercussions in 2024

Gospel NewsBy goldenrb August 14, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In recent years, Americans have been raising concerns about toxic chemicals found in drinking water within firefighters protective gear, which largely include PFAS, a “forever chemical” found in polyfluoroalkyl substances which feature particles that slowly break down over time. Since the 1950s, products made with these chemicals have

Detroit police changing facial-recognition policy after pregnant woman said she was wrongly charged

Gospel NewsBy navaneetha August 14, 2023

By The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit police chief said he’s setting new policies on the use of facial-recognition technology after a woman who was eight months pregnant said she was wrongly charged with robbery and carjacking in a case that was ultimately dismissed by prosecutors. The technology, which was used on images

Michigan police detain Black child, says he was in the ‘wrong place, wrong time’

Gospel NewsBy Anand August 14, 2023

This image from video shows the family of Tashawn Bernard, a 12-year-old who was handcuffed by a police officer on Aug. 10, in what the Lansing (Mich.) Police Department described as an “unfortunate case of ‘wrong place, wrong time,’” speaking during a virtual press conference with their lawyers, Ayanna and Rico Neal, left, Aug. 11

New Carrollton celebrates National Night Out with Maryland’s first couple

Gospel NewsBy goldenrb August 14, 2023

By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor New Carrollton, Md., a Prince George’s County community, hosted its 40th National Night Out celebration recently with special guests from the top of Maryland’s state government. Gov. Wes Moore, first lady Dawn Moore and Attorney General Anthony Brown made surprise appearances at the mid-county community’s Beckett Field, enhancing a local tradition

Opinion: Stop saying ‘I am not my ancestors’

Gospel NewsBy Anand August 14, 2023

By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier, Word in Black The memes, the reenactments, the folding chair earrings! In the aftermath of the ‘Alabama Brawl,’ Black America has had a lighthearted few days. Folks have been playing the Crime Mob classic “Knuck If You Buck,” making fun of Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town,” finding out that

Niger’s junta gains the upper hand over the regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say

Gospel NewsBy navaneetha August 14, 2023

By Sam MednickThe Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — One week after a deadline passed for mutinous soldiers in Niger to reinstate the country’s ousted president or face military intervention, the junta has not acquiesced. No military action has been taken and the coup leaders appear to have gained the upper hand over the regional

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