May 2026

Debbie Wasserman Schultz should not run in a historically Black congressional district

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  Florida’s political landscape has changed dramatically over the last several years, particularly because of congressional redistricting championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. One of the most controversial consequences has been the dismantling and reshaping of districts that gave historically empowered Black voters and communities of color a meaningful voice in Congress. Now, with longtime Congresswoman […]

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Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

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By Yasmeen Abutaleb, Emma Rumney and Chris Prentice Reuters WASHINGTON – The U.S. FDA’s new, looser regulation of new vapes and nicotine pouches will potentially unleash hundreds more such products on the market in the coming weeks and months, according to three current and former Trump administration officials. The Food and Drug Administration said earlier this month

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WORLD Trump claims 2020 election ‘rigged’ at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

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By Bo Erickson Reuters WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has repeated his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him at least 107 times in the last six months, keeping the grievance front and center even as he faces new political risks from the war with Iran and looming midterm elections. Trump devotes near-daily attention

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Ginuwine at 55: Wiser, Stronger and Focused on Family

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By Christian Carter Singer Ginuwine burst onto the music scene in 1996 with the now classic, urban love album “Ginuwine…The Bachelor” which spawned the dance hit, “Pony” and was certified double platinum. Three years later he released “100 Percent Ginuwine” that had the hits “Same Ol’ G.” 2001’s “The Life” sold over one million copies

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The Wave Started As A Group Chat For 13 Friends. Now It’s A 40,000-Member Network Changing How Black Professionals Find Community

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Founder Jason Kelley set out to help people find their people. What he built is now a multi-city network reshaping how connection happens. By Kimberly Wilson · Updated May 4, 2026   Moving to a new city is hard enough. But moving to a new city alone and spending the first six months trying to figure out the

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Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months

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It’s now at its highest level since August 28, when it was 6.56%. By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year. The benchmark 30-year

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Haiti’s World Cup team trains in Port St. Lucie, proud to be back after 52 years

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By Michelle Kaufman Duke Lecroix has never set foot in Haiti, but every time the 32-year-old New Jersey-born defender pulls that blue-and-red national team shirt over his head, his heart swells with pride and he vows to bring joy to the soccer-loving people of the impoverished island ravaged by gang violence and political instability. When Haiti’s

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Florida House and Senate reach deal on state budget. Here’s what to know

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By Gray Rohrer News Service of Florida House and Senate leaders reached a final deal on the state budget late Sunday night, the last step in an extended process that required a special session to complete for the second year in a row. The spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 will be nearly

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