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Home Depot To Pay Washington State $1.6 M

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology issued a $1.6 million penalty to The Home Depot for selling prohibited hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) products, after roughly two years of attempts to bring the company into compliance, according to officials. According to the Washington Department of Ecology, HFCs are considered powerful greenhouse gases used mainly for refrigeration and air conditioning, and they can leak into the atmosphere if equipment is faulty or damaged.

Reactions to Tractor Supply Company Statement On DEI

By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer As a culture, we are becoming increasingly conscious consumers. There is more work to be done and insights to be shared. Everyone has heard the stats, Megan Sayles, cites a Nielsen report in her article 'Keeping the Black Dollar in the Black Community' for The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, "According to a Nielsen report entitled, 'The State of the African-American Consumer,' African Americans

NCCU Welcomes Dr. Karrie Dixon as New Chancellor

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer NC Central University officially introduced Dr. Karrie Dixon as its new chancellor at a ceremony on Monday at Brant Street and Administration Circle on NC Central's campus in Durham. Chancellor Dixon was warmly welcomed by the community, including a performance by the Sound Machine Drumline, cheerleaders, and others, alongside approximately 200 supporters including administrators, students, alumni, and community leaders. "Student success is really important for

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,

The Controversy Surrounding Vetoed NC House Bill 237

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Governor Roy Cooper's veto on House Bill 237, primarily due to alterations in campaign finance regulations, was overridden by the General Assembly on Friday. These changes were introduced without prior inclusion in other proposed legislation; the standard legislative committee process was circumvented by adding the changes to an unrelated bill. How these modifications were introduced- and their potential implications- has sparked widespread speculation and criticism.

Biden Campaigns In Raleigh Amid Age Concerns 

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer President Biden's visit to Raleigh's NC State Fairgrounds in the Jim Graham Building on Friday came after a disappointing debate performance that prompted some Democrats to discuss his potential removal from the ticket openly. Despite his age being under the spotlight more than ever, Biden delivered a spirited campaign speech to approximately 2,000 supporters, aimed at easing concerns within his party. During the event, Biden

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