Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather' of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies
Clarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the "Black Godfather" of entertainment and beyond has died at 92
2023-08-15 06:57
Judge sides with 16 activists in Montana climate case
They alleged the state’s pro-fossil fuel policies violated their right to a healthy environment.
2023-08-15 05:46
Burning mangrove trees for a living: 'I'd quit tomorrow if I could'
Indonesia's mangrove forests are being felled to make charcoal - locals say they have to make a living.
2023-08-15 05:28
Biden administration urges colleges to pursue diversity after Supreme Court ruling
By Nate Raymond and Jarrett Renshaw The Biden administration on Monday issued new guidance to colleges and universities
2023-08-15 03:29
Biden's climate law has led to 86,000 new jobs and $132 billion in investment, new report says
A year after Democrats passed their sweeping $750 billion climate and health care law, it's leading to a surge of clean energy projects and job creation, according to a recent Bank of America report.
2023-08-15 01:45
Judge rules in favor of young Montana plaintiffs in landmark climate trial
A Montana judge handed a significant victory on Monday to more than a dozen young plaintiffs in the nation's first constitutional climate trial, as extreme weather becomes more deadly and scientists warn the climate crisis is eroding our environment and natural resources.
2023-08-15 01:16
Biden administration releases 'legal resources' for colleges in response to Supreme Court's affirmative action decision
The Biden administration is releasing new guidance and "legal resources" for colleges and universities that want to ensure student diversity in the admissions process after the Supreme Court gutted affirmative action in June.
2023-08-15 00:54
Chance the Rapper will discuss his career and the impact of hip-hop at an Apple store in Chicago
Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary
2023-08-14 22:58
Amazon Loses Key Backer Four Years Into Plan to Eliminate Carbon Emissions
Four years into a plan to eliminate its carbon emissions, Amazon.com Inc. has lost a key endorsement from
2023-08-14 22:49
'I would love to do it': David Dastmalchian makes pitch to play Bond villain
David Dastmalchian has pitched himself to play the villain in the next James Bond movie.
2023-08-14 17:51
Thinking of buying a new pair of jeans? Breaking down the cost over time might help you decide
Shoppers are looking beyond just the price tag of a skirt or a pair of pants in the wake of still stubbornly high inflation
2023-08-14 17:15
The Nun 2 is the 'most violent' film in the Conjuring series
'The Nun 2' viewers have been warned to expect some extremely violent scenes.
2023-08-14 15:20