June 2026

Remembering ‘Friday’ Actor, Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, Gone at 62; Cause Revealed

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By Christian Carter Tommy “Tiny” Lister, the giant of an actor who usually played mean/bad guy roles, and best known for his characters in “Friday” and “The Fifth Element” passed away in December of 2020, but his presence is still missed. Deputies were initially called to the actor’s home for a welfare check after associates of Lister […]

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Dems demand Trump ‘sign the damn bill’ as he reverses course on affordable housing legislation

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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would help make homeownership more affordable, lower the cost of rent, and address other housing barriers. By Gerren Keith Gaynor President Donald Trump left Capitol Hill in a state of anger and confusion on Wednesday after abruptly refusing to sign a bipartisan housing bill that would help make homeownership more affordable,

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How law enforcement is fighting human trafficking during the FIFA World Cup tournament

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WLRN Public Media | By Sofia Zarran During an international event like the FIFA World Cup where people are traveling and celebrating far from home— federal, state, and local law enforcement are ramping up measures to identify and prevent human trafficking. International travel can boost local economies, but this is also a time when human traffickers

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Barack & Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground prep animiated series with Disney as Netflix deal winds down

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The series’ Journey’ is a music-driven, animated fantasy and is one of the first projects under Disney’s newly revamped Disney Kids & Family brand. By Brandon Caldwell When it launched in 2018, Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions focused on elevating diverse voices in entertainment. Signing a multi-project deal with Netflix, the company released several lauded films, including “Rustin,”

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‘A suite in his head’: Barack Obama speaks candidly on Trump’s ‘fascination’ with him and why he considers it ‘strange’

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The former president was a guest on the ‘All The Smoke’ podcast and opened up about a range of subjects, from basketball to his rise from Hawaii to the presidency. By Brandon Caldwell In the near decade that he’s no longer occupied the White House, former President Barack Obama has been a near daily topic for his successor

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LGBTQ+ Consumers Shift Spending From Target, Walmart, And Amazon Toward More Inclusive Brands

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This survey highlights the potential business risks facing major retailers amid ongoing debates over corporate inclusion programs. by Sidnee Michelle LGBTQ+ consumers have shifted their spending away from companies they believe are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, according to survey data released June 17 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, CNBC reports. This survey highlights the potential business risks facing

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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

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WLRN Public Media | By Associated Press A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote. The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in

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Haiti loses to Morocco in World up finale, but fans say it’s not the end

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By Jacqueline Charles The first goal came just 10 minutes into the match. Lenny Joseph, wearing No. 16, scored Haiti’s first-ever goal in this year’s World Cup, bringing the crowd inside Atlanta Stadium to its feet. Moments later, with fans still celebrating the breakthrough, goalkeeper Johny Placide made the first of several saves. Placide, who has

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Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

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By  CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since graduating from high school, Tyler Jones hasn’t stopped working and doesn’t have any debt. Still, homeownership feels like an unattainable goal, only possible for past generations. “Every time I get a paycheck, it’s all already spoken for,” said Jones, a 21-year-old who works at a deli and

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Change to Florida Medicaid leads to lawsuit. How it could affect kids’ checkups

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By Michelle Marchante Pediatric Associates, Florida’s largest pediatric provider, is sounding the alarm about a change by the state that could make it difficult for doctors to treat children who are insured through Medicaid in the future. And it’s suing to stop that from happening. The group, which has over 95 locations across the state, including

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