Jahaura Michelle

President Donald Trump’s net approval rating has reached its lowest level yet, as more Americans express disapproval of his actions in office, according to a recent poll.

Somali referee Omar Artan faced World Cup exclusion and later received an appointment to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final in Europe.

A Texas news station has apologized after one of its veteran reporters made a racial remark during coverage of the Karmelo Anthony trial.

A Florida school board candidate is under fire for using an AI-generated photo featuring Black supporters to boost his campaign run.

Drivers may find some relief at the pump this summer as gas prices have fallen nationwide, but experts warn prices could remain unpredictable. Will gas prices continue to drop? On Thursday, AAA reported that the national average price of gas had declined for three consecutive weeks since May 21, falling from $4.56 to $4.12 per gallon as crude oil prices stayed below $100 per barrel. According to recent data from the Energy Information Administration, gasoline demand and production increased last week, while domestic gasoline supplies remained relatively stable. Demand rose from 8.59 million to 8.73 million barrels per day, production averaged 9.7 million barrels per day, and total supply edged up to 215.1 million barrels. Despite the recent decline in gas prices, experts caution that prices remain vulnerable to global events, including tensions involving Iran. Much of the concern centers on the Strait of Hormuz , a major energy supply route, and any disruption could lead to higher...

Louisiana residents are preparing for heavy rain and potentially life-threatening flooding as Tropical Storm Arthur approaches the Texas-Louisiana coast. Details on how Tropical Storm Arthur will affect parishes in Louisiana But as officials urge residents to stay alert, the storm is also shining a light on a longstanding reality: The communities most vulnerable to flooding are often the same communities that have historically received the fewest resources to prevent and recover from disasters. Local forecasts predicted that flooding threats would move across the state in waves, with immediate tropical storm and coastal flooding threats most imminent along Louisiana’s coast. Coastal and southern parishes, including Terrebonne, Lafourche, lower Jefferson, Plaquemines and parts of St. Mary Parish, are expected to see the earliest impacts, with alerts remaining in effect through 7 a.m., according to WDSU . The threat will then shift into the Greater New Orleans area and River Parishes....

The June BLK Bestsellers List features top-selling books by Black authors across adult, juvenile and young adult and poetry categories.

After careers at Meta, Google and LinkedIn, Darryl Spencer launched Crowned Skin and built a community around men's grooming and self-care.

New Orleans rapper Mystikal was sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with his 2022 rape case. Details on Mystikal’s rape case and the victim’s account of the incident On Tuesday, the “Danger” rapper, Michael Lawrence Tyler, 55, appeared before a judge in the 23rd Judicial District Court in Gonzales, Louisiana, after pleading guilty to third-degree rape on March 17, according to WRBZ and Louisiana First News. Tyler was sentenced without the possibility of parole and will receive credit for time served. He also must register as a sex offender upon his release. During the sentencing hearing, the victim asked the judge to impose the maximum sentence on Tyler. She described the assault, stating that the rapper punched her, choked her, pulled braids out of her hair and forcibly raped her. The woman also said the ordeal had taken a significant toll on her mental and physical health, per WRBZ. Tyler responded, saying, “If that’s what I did, I deserve every day of this sentence. I’m...

Baltimore's AFRAM, the largest African American festival on the East Coast, celebrated its 50th year in style.