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Forbes now lists Dr. Dre as a billionaire nearly a dozen years after the $3 billion sale of Beats by Dre to Apple. The hip-hop icon joins a small group of entertainers whose business ventures, branding and technology partnerships have pushed them past the billion-dollar mark. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: ht...

A new wave of national polling suggests a majority of Americans now oppose U.S. military action against Iran. The surveys show strong bipartisan resistance to sending U.S. troops into the conflict as concerns grow about domestic safety and economic impact. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsl...

After cutting large portions of the federal workforce, the Trump administration is now scrambling to bring workers back as agencies face major staffing gaps. The shift comes as new personnel rules could move tens of thousands of federal jobs into a category with weaker protections and greater White House control. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Blac...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. strikes inside Iran are intensifying even as President Donald Trump claims the campaign has already achieved its major objectives. The Pentagon says the operation is still unfolding as questions remain about civilian casualties and the broader end state of the conflict. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-o...

Howard University’s athletics department has introduced a new policy requiring athletes to either stand during the national anthem or remain in the locker room. The change follows a December women’s basketball game where players knelt during the anthem as part of a protest against racial injustice. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & contr...

A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to end Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians living in the United States. The ruling keeps protections and work permits in place while a legal battle over the program continues. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn....

Gas prices are climbing nationwide as oil prices reach around $100 per barrel during the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. Analysts warn geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could push prices even higher, placing additional pressure on household budgets. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: h...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it cannot quickly process refunds tied to Trump-era tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal. In a new court filing, the agency says more than 330,000 importers paid about $166 billion across more than 53 million shipments, and refunding that money manually would take about 4.4 million labor hours. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the la...

A new report from The New York Times says President Donald Trump and his allies are discussing the idea of “nationalizing” elections and expanding Republican control over voting procedures in several states. The conversations reportedly come ahead of midterm elections where the party fears major losses. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned &...

Mourners gathered in Chicago to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Louis Jackson during a public homegoing service. Tributes highlighted Jackson’s decades of activism, leadership of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his role in expanding Black political power in the United States. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & co...

President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following bipartisan scrutiny over spending and leadership controversies. The move comes after a contentious congressional hearing and growing criticism tied to immigration enforcement actions and department spending decisions. Trump says Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin will serve as acting DHS secretary. Subscribe to our news...

Gas prices have jumped across the United States following U.S. strikes in Iran under President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury. AAA reports the national average for regular gasoline has climbed sharply in just a week. Meanwhile, the White House is reportedly looking for ways to bring prices down as tensions in the region continue. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest new...

A Haitian man died after months in U.S. immigration detention in Arizona as questions emerge about medical care inside the facility. Family members say a tooth infection went untreated while he was held at the Florence Correctional Center. Officials have not yet publicly responded, and the medical examiner has listed the cause of death as pending. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with...

On March 5, 1770, Crispus Attucks was killed during the Boston Massacre, becoming the first casualty in the confrontation that helped ignite the American Revolution. A sailor of African and Native American descent, Attucks’ death became a powerful symbol of colonial resistance against British rule. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & contr...

The Congressional Black Caucus says new visa restrictions and enforcement policies from the Trump administration disproportionately affect majority-Black countries. In a letter to federal officials, CBC members argue the measures target Black immigrant communities and are calling for an immediate halt to the PARRIS immigration enforcement initiative. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed wi...

Former President Barack Obama is backing a redistricting amendment in Virginia, urging voters to support the proposal ahead of the April election. In a video message posted to X, Obama said the change would help protect fair elections and counter mid-decade map changes in other states. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media c...

The Senate has rejected a war powers resolution that sought to limit President Donald Trump’s authority over the ongoing conflict with Iran. The vote largely fell along party lines, though a small number of lawmakers crossed the aisle. The House is expected to take up a similar vote as debate continues in Washington over presidential war powers and U.S. military involvement abroad. Subscribe to ou...

Texas voters have delivered the first major primary results of the 2026 midterm season. State Rep. James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett. On the Republican side, Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will face off in a runoff after neither reached the 50% threshold. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest n...

On March 4, 1877, Garrett A. Morgan was born in Paris, Kentucky. The influential Black inventor would go on to create an early three-position traffic signal and a safety hood gas mask used during a dramatic 1916 rescue. His innovations and entrepreneurial success left a lasting mark on American industry and public safety. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a lea...

UBS has downgraded U.S. equities to neutral, warning the American stock market could begin lagging behind other global economies. The note cites risks to the dollar, high market valuations and growing investor diversification away from U.S. assets as markets weigh economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States and Israel could control Iranian airspace within a week as military operations intensify. But in Washington, lawmakers and legal experts are raising new questions about the scope and legality of the conflict under the War Powers Resolution. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled...

Sen. Tom Tillis, R-N.C., sharply criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, accusing her of leadership failures and threatening to place a hold on en bloc DHS nominations if he does not receive answers. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsle...

Primary season is underway in Texas, where Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are locked in a competitive Democratic race for the U.S. Senate nomination. With outside spending heavily favoring Talarico and turnout strong for a primary, electability and voter expansion strategies are front and center. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading...

A new American Heart Association study finds heart attack deaths rose between 2011 and 2022 among adults younger than 55. Researchers say the trend appears especially concerning for women, with low income, non-tobacco drug use and kidney disease more strongly associated with deaths than traditional risk factors. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black...

Thirty-five years ago, the videotaped beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers sparked national outrage and led to days of unrest after the officers were acquitted. The incident forced a national reckoning over policing, race and justice — a conversation that continues today. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled medi...