September 2026

Majority of Americans Oppose Trump’s New Canada Tariffs, Renaming Lake Ontario

Reuters By Jason Lange A majority of Americans ⁠oppose ⁠President Donald Trump’s moves last ⁠week to raise taxes on imported Canadian goods and his order to ​rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The three-day poll, which concluded on Sunday, ‌showed Americans are wary of the ‌feud with Canada — for […]

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As a Mississippi community turns to football, Nolan Wells’ brothers, teammates make sure no one forgets him

Ocean Springs High School, where Nolan starred before moving on to Southwest Mississippi Community College, held no moment of silence or tribute to him. But his brothers and his college teammates carry on his legacy. By Brandon Caldwell When the calendar turns to late August and early September in the South, one common uniter springs eternal: football.

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NBA Player Harrison Barnes Invests Millions in a Community Bank

After 14 NBA seasons, Harrison Barnes is investing $25 million in an Iowa bank while building his future beyond basketball. By Phenix S Halley Veteran NBA star Harrison Barnes has found his next big play, and it has nothing to do with basketball. According to reports, the San Antonio Spurs forward has invested $25 million into

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Florida Democrats Condemn Racist Attacks Against Angie Nixon, Challenge Ashley Moody to Speak Out

By Anthony Simms Party Chair Nikki Fried says attacks against Nixon have no place in Florida politics and warns that silence in the face of racism is a “test of character.” The Florida Democratic Party is forcefully defending state Rep. Angie Nixon after what party leaders described as racist attacks directed at her over the

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Florida Department of Transportation blocks Flock cameras on state roadways

By Claire Heddles Florida’s Department of Transportation revoked approvals for cameras that read drivers’ license plates, directed local police departments to take them down and plans to remove any remaining devices after 30 days, according to a memo the agency sent out Monday. The state’s move comes amid growing backlash to the use of Flock cameras,

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The Bill Headed to Newsom’s Desk That Could Force Corporations to Confess Their Slavery Ties

If Newsom signs it, California will become the first state to make large companies disclose slavery-era profits in a public database that stays online indefinitely. By Phenix S Halley For generations, the names of companies that profited from slavery have largely remained buried in old records, archives and history books. California lawmakers now want some

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The Lip Bar Founder Melissa Butler Is Offering Equity To Save Her Cosmetic Line Thread Beauty

Rather than shutting down Thread Beauty, Melissa Butler is betting that community and the right business partner can save the brand. by Selena Hill Melissa Butler turned The Lip Bar from a lipstick that she made in her Brooklyn kitchen into a nationally distributed beauty business. But even seasoned entrepreneurs can struggle to get another venture off the

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Lionel Richie checks into St. Louis-area ICU for precuationary mesasure following concert

The singer, 77, previously cut his St. Paul, Minnesota, performance short after complaining of dizziness. By Brandon Caldwell Lionel Richie has voluntarily checked himself into a St. Louis hospital’s intensive care unit out of precaution, according to TMZ. The 77-year-old Grammy Award winner, who performed at The Muny over the weekend, underwent preliminary tests after reportedly struggling during his set

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