Atlanta moving forward with plan to cover Downtown Connector with park

An ambitious project to transform part of Downtown Atlanta is moving forward after city officials say they secured millions of dollars for its creation. The first phase of The Stitch, a nearly-17-acre park on top of the Interstate 75 and 85...

Arts And Culture At The Forefront Of Boston’s Vision For The Future

Boston, Massachusetts, USA - February 18, 2023: The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is an art museum and exhibition space located in Boston. The museum was founded as the Boston Museum of Modern Art in 1936. Since then it has gone through...

Re-ranking college football's top freshmen after two months of the season

The transfer portal might capture a lot of attention, but developing freshmen into impactful players remains the foundation for many of the nation's best programs. Already this year highly touted prospects have become nationally recognized names...

Powerlist 2026: Full list of UK's most influential Black people

Britain's most influential Black figures have been named in the Powerlist 2026. The list recognises those of African, African Caribbean, and African American descent who wield considerable influence in the UK. Leading the list is Afua Kyei, the...

WWE Hall-of-Famer who had legendary matches with Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan rushed to hospital with ‘serious issue’

A WWE Hall-of-Famer who was known for his legendary matches against titans like Hulk Hogan has been rushed to the hospital, according to a wrestling booking agent. Abdullah The Butcher, whose real name is Lawrence Shreve, is reportedly “battling...

Illinois Army captain says Dems are ‘rolling over’ on LGBTQ+ rights. He’s running for Congress to change that

In the Illinois 13th Congressional District, 32-year-old Army captain and biochemist Dylan Blaha is mounting a progressive primary challenge against Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who has represented the district since 2023. At the core of...

Forgotten PGA Tour star's three-year nightmare finally ends after 'long grind'

Will Zalatoris has opened up on his injury issues For the first time in three years, Will Zalatoris seems to be breathing a sigh of relief and positivity when it comes to golf. This is particularly true after his well-received appearance in Adam...

Amir Abdur-Rahim's legacy: Relationships, integrity and a relentless pursuit of better 2hMyron Medcalf

NO MATTER WHERE he goes, former NBA All-Star Shareef Abdur-Rahim is reminded of his brother's impact. Whether it's in their hometown of Marietta, Georgia, or as far as 8,000 miles away from where they grew up, it seems everyone has a story about...

Health insurance premiums for Georgians could spike if subsidies end

The ongoing government shutdown has reopened the debate over the future of the Affordable Care Act. Democrats say they won't vote to reopen the government until Republicans negotiate an extension of subsidies, which were first put in place in 2021...

Georgia Today: Changes for mail-in voting; Rivian layoffs continue; The Stitch update

Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here we bring you the latest reports from the GPB newsroom. On today's episode, the state election board will recommend ending certain types of mail-in voting. Rivian plans to lay off another 600...

Atlanta Braves Managerial Search Seems to Have no Traction

By Austin Owens A historic era has come to an end in the Atlanta Braves organization. Whether or not you were a fan of manager Brian Snitker, his dedication to the Braves organization and undeniable success cannot go unnoticed. Snitker went...

More states legalizing marijuana. Where does Georgia stand?

As more states across the U.S. move to legalize recreational marijuana, Georgia remains on the sidelines. While 24 states have adopted laws allowing adults to purchase and consume cannabis for non-medical use, Georgia continues to prohibit it. But...

State AG Says Tennessee "Secures Nationwide Victory Against Radical Gender Ideology In Healthcare"

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said they "secured a nationwide victory Wednesday when a federal court struck down the Biden administration's unlawful attempt to impose gender-identity...

Scary moment NFL referee is clattered into during Vikings-Chargers showdown and forced to have medical check

AN NFL referee has been forced to have a medical check after being charged into by a Minnesota Vikings player. The incident happened during the Vikings’ 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last night. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you!...

American Racism: A Tragic Legacy Still Impacting Today

By Remo Butler and Robert Bruce Adolph There are few more important topics than the absurd notion, accepted by far too many, that skin color is determinant of character or capability. Geneticists have scientifically proven that homo sapiens...

Pregnant Immigrant Women Describe Harsh Conditions in U.S. Detention Centers, Urge Trump Administration to End Practice

BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA Pregnant women held in U.S. immigration detention centers are accusing federal authorities of providing inadequate and, at times, dangerous care during their confinement. In a detailed letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Immigration...

See who's picking up the tab for Trump's new White House ballroom The donors include some of the country's biggest corporations, including many who have business before the federal government. Read More »

As demolition crews this week bulldozed the White House’s East Wing to replace it with a massive ballroom, President Donald Trump has emphasized that the dramatic changes will come at “zero cost to the American Taxpayer.” Instead, the donors...

Health insurance sticker shock begins Shutdown battle over subsidies rages

BY PAIGE WINFIELD C UNNINGHAM The Washington Post Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending covid-era subsidies for premiums. The bitter fight sparked a...

Family demands answers after woman found dead in Atlanta apartment

Josephine Tarwai was found dead on Sept. 30 in her Atlanta apartment, far from her family's home in Minnesota. ATLANTA — Nearly a month after 27-year-old Josephine Tarwai was found dead in her Atlanta apartment, her family is still searching for...

15 minutes with Matt Schultz, new Democratic candidate for U.S. House

On Tuesday, Democratic U.S. House candidate Matt Schultz sat down with Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks to introduce himself and talk about why he’s running for office. Here’s a transcript, lightly edited, of that conversation. James Brooks: I...