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Minimum Wage For Every U.S. State (Highest to Lowest) Minimum wage laws vary dramatically depending on where you live and work, and the gap between the highest and lowest states is significant. While the federal minimum wage has remained frozen at $7.25 per hour since 2009, more than 30 states have opted to set their […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. His office has confirmed that the Republican Senator from South Carolina has died at age 71 after a “brief and sudden illness.” A statement from Graham’s office says the senator’s family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” Emergency […]

Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who started CNN and TBS, also built a major sports and entertainment portfolio that included the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and the wrestling company WCW. He donated about a billion dollars to help create the United Nations Foundation. In recent years, he dealt with health problems, including a progressive brain […]

WASHINGTON –Authorities identified the man who fired shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. Officers took him into custody after the shooting began near the event’s security screening area just after 8:30 p.m. Investigators say Allen put together a long firearm in […]

Sam’s Club Membership Fees Are Increasing: Here’s What You Need to Know Sam’s Club, the membership-only retailer owned by Walmart, has announced a hike in its annual membership fees starting May 1, 2026. The increase will affect both Club and Plus memberships, with fees rising by $10. Club memberships will now cost $60 annually (up […]

The downfall of the United States has a direct correlation with the Trump administration’s efforts to oppress Black people.

As the ongoing heat wave is hitting California, Arizona, and Nevada with 100-degree days earlier than usual, here are some tips to beat the heat.

Chuck Norris, the legendary martial artist and star of the iconic series Walker, Texas Ranger, has passed away at the age of 86. Known for his unparalleled martial arts skills and action-packed roles, Norris left an indelible mark on Hollywood and the hearts of fans worldwide. Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, […]

With this administration, anything is possible. Black History Month could be on the chopping block, and Juneteenth may be, too

What is happening in Oklahoma is a reminder that this country has never built an enforcement system that stayed confined to its original target.

Black women's vital role in social change often goes unrecognized, but their leadership and activism continue to drive progress.

Two people have died, and an estimated 6,000 people are still without power in Nashville, after a devastating winter storm.