16-year-old Bryson was fatally shot 2 blocks from home in Baltimore. His grandmother still texts him every day
"Hi Grandson, I started grief counseling today, I need to do this to help me with why you are not here, I yearn for you sooooooo much."
2023-10-30 18:23
Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences
Girls consistently are outperforming boys, graduating at higher rates at public high schools around the country
2023-10-29 12:23
Anchorage's oldest building, a Russian Orthodox church, gets new life in restoration project
A refurbishing effort will breathe new life into Anchorage’s oldest standing building, a simple Russian Orthodox log church dating from the era of Russia’s colonization of Alaska
2023-10-29 12:21
Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digits
For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle
2023-10-28 21:23
Winner of albinism pageant says Zimbabwe event made her feel beautiful and provided sense of purpose
A beauty pageant held this month in Zimbabwe is seen by its contestants and organizer as a way to push back against prejudice and promote understanding of people living with albinism
2023-10-28 14:17
Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit
Disney says Walt Disney World’s governing district made up of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees is dragging its feet in providing requested documents to the company in a lawsuit over who has design and construction powers over Disney’s sprawling theme park resort in central Florida
2023-10-28 04:23
Abercrombie & Fitch slapped with lawsuit alleging sexual abuse of its male models under former CEO
A former model for Abercrombie & Fitch has sued the fashion retailer, alleging it allowed its former CEO Mike Jeffries to run a sex-trafficking organization during his 22-year tenure
2023-10-28 02:58
Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million pressure cookers after reports of 17 burn injuries
Best Buy is recalling nearly 1 million pressure cookers and separate inner pots due to a defect that can cause hot foods to spew out, posing burn hazards
2023-10-28 02:16
As the 'Hollywood of the South,' Atlanta has boomed. Its actors and crew are now at a crossroads
For more than a decade, work had been nonstop in Atlanta’s booming film industry thanks to Georgia’s extremely generous tax break
2023-10-27 21:28
At age 13, he was an avid volunteer who wanted to be a pastor and an engineer. A stranger's bullets destroyed those dreams
The dust on Charles DuBose's motorcycle belies his meticulous care of his prized Harley Davidson. But he refuses to disturb the handprints pressed in the dust. They belong to his grandson Deshon, who loved riding on the back seat and couldn't wait until he was old enough to drive.
2023-10-27 18:58
Twitter takeover: 1 year later, X struggles with misinformation, advertising and usage decline
One year ago, billionaire Elon Musk walked into Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters with a white bathroom sink and a grin, fired its CEO and other top executives and began transforming the social media platform into what is now known as X
2023-10-27 12:18
Africa’s fashion industry is growing to meet global demands but needs more investment, UNESCO says
A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week notes Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet demand but that inadequate investment still limits its potential
2023-10-27 11:17