Bao Tong, 90, Dies; Top Chinese Official Imprisoned After Tiananmen
He helped design China’s political reforms in the 1980s and tried to avert the bloodshed that ended the democracy protests. After prison, he became a critic of the party.
Indonesia Earthquake Photos Show Wide Damage
The quake that toppled hundreds of buildings on the island of Java also blocked roads needed to get victims medical help.
Navigating ‘unprecedented times’: Carver Bank’s CEO advises how to cope with the Fed’s climbing interest rates
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com With inflation and interest rates at an all time high, one thing is clear for Carver Federal Savings Bank CEO and President Michael Pugh, we are living in unprecedented times. Throughout 2022, the Federal Reserve (Fed) has raised interest rates six times in
Ohio sues Family Dollar and Dollar General for deceptive pricing
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has sued two leading discount stores for deceptive pricing: Dollar General and Family Dollar. Yost sued Dollar General on Nov. 1 after receiving complaints from residents across multiple counties in the state, alleging that the variety store charged
Senate says feds, tech fall short on watching extremists
By David Klepper, The Associated Press The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are failing to adequately monitor domestic extremists, according to a new Senate report that also faulted social media platforms for encouraging the spread of violent and anti-government content. The report, recently issued by the Senate Homeland Security panel, called on federal
Tech watch: seven Black-owned startups to keep your eye on
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Startups are popping up across the country in a variety of different industries– each one with a new, innovative product or service to offer. Some even grant patrons the opportunity to seize their stake in the company in exchange for equity. Here’s a
NFL Monday Night Football Mexico game: 49ers battle Cardinals at Estadio Azteca – Yahoo Sports
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Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges – The Associated Press – en Español
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Search underway as magnitude-5.6 earthquake leaves dozens dead in Indonesia – CNN
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Bob Iger moves fast to dismantle Chapek’s reorganization of Disney – CNN
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