At least 227 people were killed and hundreds were injured and missing after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, and Prime Minister Ariel […]
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Could Make History Succeeding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Democrats expect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to take the esteemed role of Speaker of the House if Nancy Pelosi steps down in 2022. What We Know: […]
COVID Pushes Cuba’s Health System Near Collapse, US Considers Sending Vaccines to Island
Cuba is currently the country with the fourth-highest rate of COVID-19 infections per person globally. What We Know: As of right now, almost 100,000 Cubans […]
CDC Investigating 2 Deaths, 2 Illnesses from Rare Bacterial Disease
Cases of melioidosis, usually referred to as Whitmore’s disease, were found in Georgia, Texas, Kansas, and Minnesota. What We Know: The Centers for Disease Control […]
Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik named new hosts of ‘Jeopardy!’
Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik have been named as the new hosts of “Jeopardy!,” Sony revealed Wednesday. What We Know: Richards, an American television producer, […]
Senate to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The legislation moved forward with a 69-30 vote, with 19 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats. What We Know: Supporters of the infrastructure bill believe it […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s resignation will take effect in two weeks. His departure comes after last week’s report by Attorney General Letitia James revealed […]
Michael B. Jordan Launches Basketball Showcase for HBCU Athletes
The “Hoop Dreams Classic,” a one-night event in Newark, New Jersey, will feature the nation’s top Division 1 HBCU men’s and women’s basketball teams. What […]
Cuomo Top Aide Melissa DeRosa Resigns
Melissa DeRosa resigned on Sunday, less than a week after a detailed report announced Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. What We Know: Regarding […]
Pentagon Lockdown Lifted after Gunfire near Metro Station, Reports of Multiple People Hurt, Police Officer Killed
The slain officer, whose name is yet to be revealed, was a Pentagon Force Protection Agency member. What We Know: On August 3, officials placed […]