Supreme Court Dismisses Social Media Censorship Suit

(AP) The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected arguments by Missouri and Louisiana that the federal government violated the First Amendment in its efforts to combat false, misleading and dangerous information online. In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the court held that neither the states nor seven individuals who were co-plaintiffs in the case were able to demonstrate any harm or substantial risk that they will

The Black Girl Art Show Pulls Into Raleigh Union Station

By Dominique Heath The Black Girl Art Show held in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 30th, celebrated the art and achievements of Black women artists, drawing attention to their creativity and passion through a diverse exhibition ranging from paintings to digital art. This event served as more than an art showcase; it was a movement promoting empowerment, heritage, and unity among artists and attendees alike. Including live performances and workshops,

60th Anniversary Of Civil Rights Act: Reflecting On Progress

  By Stacy M. Brown NNPA  As the United States commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the nation reflects on a transformative law that reshaped American society by prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The landmark legislation emerged from a period of intense struggle and demand for the fulfillment of the 14th Amendment's promise of "equal protection of the laws."

Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning as tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat advisories that high temperatures are the country's leading weather-related killer. If finalized, the measure would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from injuries related to heat exposure on the job - establishing the first major federal safety standard of

Bronny James Taken By Lakers With 55th Pick In NBA Draft

(AP) It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. And it's a step closer to reality now. Bronny James - the oldest son of the NBA's all-time scoring leader and four-time champion - was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that his father has played for since 2018. Bronny James

NC DHHS Has Been Unable To Arrange Hill’s Exit Conference

According to the letter, Balanced Nutrition did not respond to several emails and phone calls from DHHS. The letter included the following statement: "Within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of this letter, the institution must submit three (3) or more dates and times, before June 30, 2024, that an institution representative could be available to participate in the exit conference." The letter went on to say that failure to

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman's health, following last week's Supreme Court ruling that failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment. In a letter being sent Tuesday to doctor and hospital associations, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for

Despair in the air: For many voters, the Biden-Trump debate means a tough choice just got tougher

WASHINGTON (AP) - The sound you might have heard after the presidential debate this past week was of voters falling between a rock and a hard place. Apart from the sizable and pumped-up universe of Donald Trump's supporters, the debate suddenly crystalized the worries of many Americans, a portion of President Joe Biden's supporters among them, that neither man is fit to lead the nation. Heading into the first debate of the general election