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Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony on Saturday in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a

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NABJ’s ‘Thumbs-down’ award sparks backlash from ESPN sportscaster Stephen A. Smith

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

This year’s National Association of Black Journalists 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Gala was overshadowed after the organization presented its “Thumbs-down†Award to five recipients,

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RFK Jr. and MMR: Vaccine Choice Demands Consistency and Transparency

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

Vaccine choice only works when government recommendations, evidence, and potential conflicts are communicated clearly and consistently with sufficient transparency. Recent and past comments by HHS

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WATCH | Central African Republic mine collapse kills over 100, scores still missing

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

The death toll from the collapse of a mine in the Central African Republic continues to rise as over 100 bodies have been recovered and

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‘Are you a South African?’ Lesotho athlete sparks debate over apparent SA passport

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

Lesotho Olympic taekwondo athlete Michelle Tau has found herself at the centre of a social media debate after posting a photograph that appeared to show

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Southern African cities growing faster than you might think

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

Southern Africa’s urban landscape is changing as more people move into cities, with some urban centres recording particularly rapid population growth.

The latest United Nations World

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Judge Ousted from Karmelo Anthony Case Ahead of New Trial Showdown

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

A visiting judge removed Texas District Judge John Roach Jr. from Karmelo Anthony’s murder case following concerns over impartiality due to the judge’s public comments

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FDA Doubles Down on Threat to Natural Thyroid Access

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

The FDA under the leadership of Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas is poised to eliminate access to compounded natural desiccated thyroid. For patients who depend on

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Trump’s National Guard Mission in Washington Carries a $1.4 Billion Price Tag as Deployment Extends Through 2029

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

The Pentagon has extended the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., through the end of President Trump’s term, a decision expected to cost

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First Black Woman to Lead CDC Takes Helm as Agency Faces Public Health Challenges

  • By Clark X
  • Aug-23-2026

The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote on

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