Sheqweetta Vaughan, a 32-year-old African American woman held at a northeast Georgia prison, was found dead in her cell back in July. Months after giving birth, her body showed signs of decay, raising new concerns about prison conditions and inmate care. On July 9, staff at Lee Arrendale State Prison reported finding Vaughan unresponsive. Habersham Read More…
Two African American men, Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, who were wrongly accused in the 1989 killing of Carol Stuart, will receive $150,000 from the city of Boston, Massachusetts. The settlement comes decades after their wrongful arrests, a formal apology from the mayor, and years of racial tension tied to the case. Carol Stuart, a Read More…
Since divorcing from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott has donated over $19 billion of her wealth—but this is one of her largest single donations ever.© Dia Dipasupil-Getty Images MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s most prominent philanthropists, has just donated $70 million to UNCF, the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships to Black students. The donation by Read More…
This article is about the American activist. For other people named Charles Kirk, see Charles Kirk. Charlie Kirk Kirk in July 2025 Born Charles James Kirk October 14, 1993 Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S. Died September 10, 2025 (aged 31) Orem, Utah, U.S. Cause of death Assassination by gunshot Occupations Political activist author nonprofit executive media personality organizer Years active 2012–2025 Organizations Read More…
Some companies are preparing to raise prices in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff proposals. Brandon Bell/Getty, Tyler Le/BI Trump’s tariffs have led some companies to announce that they plan to raise prices. Even before his so-called “Liberation Day,” companies warned they would pass costs on to shoppers. Business Insider is tracking companies that have Read More…
“There is no credible information—none,” Patel said under questioning from Sen. John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican. Patel continued: “If there were, I would bring the case yesterday that he trafficked to other individuals.” FBI Director Kash Patel testified in a Senate hearing on Tuesday that investigators have uncovered “no credible information” that the late convicted Read More…
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