Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has openly condemned a spate of racist text messages sent to Black and Brown Americans nationwide. In a sober response to the surge of hateful messaging, Raoul highlighted the distress caused by such texts, particularly those sent to students in various states, including Illinois. “Hate has no place in the...
Detroit’s music scene is once again on the national stage with two of its most prominent artists, Eminem and Jack White, securing nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. According to CBS News , Eminem’s latest work, “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce),” is contending for best rap album, which could land him his...
In the wake of the recent presidential election, which has signaled a return to the executive office for Donald Trump, many DACA recipients across the nation have come forward to express their concerns and anxieties. Reyna Montoya, a DACA recipient in Arizona, explained the community’s fears about potential mass deportations under the newly elected administration....
As time presses on, the search continues for Kelly Gravitt, a 34-year-old Pahoa man who mysteriously vanished over a year ago, prompting Hawai’i Island Police to issue another call for leads from the public on his whereabouts. Gravitt was last reported seen on May 19, 2023, near Pahoa Village Road and Kauhale Street. Despite conducting...
In a historic turn of events, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price have faced the end of their tenures following a recall by voters. This marked the successful recall of the first Oakland mayor and Alameda County D.A. in history. According to a Facebook post , Thao, who took the...
As Thanksgiving looms, Dallas steps up the spirit of giving with many events to ensure everyone can enjoy a holiday feast. According to the City of Dallas , local organizations and community groups are launching giveaways offering free food and turkeys, a Godsend for families feeling the financial squeeze. The city’s kindness isn’t merely about...
As the winter chill descends upon us, Boulder residents are being alerted to brace themselves for heightened mountain lion activity in the local area. This increase is particularly expected near the town and more densely populated regions as the colder months set in. According to the City of Boulder , while mountain lion encounters and...
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the response to homelessness, detailing actions taken by the city’s Incident Management Team (IMT) from October 28 to November 3. According to an update from the Sacramento City Express , during this period, the city received 748 calls to its 311 customer service related...
A 44-year-old DC man has been handed a 13-year prison sentence for an unprovoked assault on a senior citizen psychiatrist at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, as per the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. On Thursday, Anthony Braxton received his sentence following a conviction by a jury for aggravated assault; U.S. Attorney Matthew...
An Idabel man, Zachary Carlton Ty Capps, 29, has been sentenced for charges including second-degree murder and federal firearms offenses, spanning a total of 330 months in prison. The announcement comes from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, detailing that Capps’ admission of guilt in September led up to this...