Mississippi hanging: What happened to Trey Reed, Black student found hanging at Delta State University? Were his bones broken?

Bolivar County Coroner’s office asserted that there was no foul play in Demartravion “Trey” Reed’s death. Demartravion Trey Reed, the 21-year-old Black student, who was found hanging from a tree at the Delta State University campus, Mississippi, allegedly committed suicide with no foul play involved. But online chatter that his bones were broken triggered speculation […]

Charlie Kirk assassination: Violence breaks out at Boise vigil; Black Lives Matter activist with firearm, rainbow backpack arrested

A vigil for US President Donald Trump ally and conservative activist Charlie Kirk turned violent on Wednesday evening when a brawl broke out on the steps of the Idaho state Capitol, leaving two men in custody.Kirk, 31, was assassinated earlier in the day during a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Hours later, […]

Trump’s federal job cuts: Black women hit hardest; experts say ‘this is stark warning’

When US President Donald Trump began dismantling federal agencies and removing civil servants earlier this year, many thought their position would be safe.Black women make up about 12% of the federal workforce, nearly double their share in the overall US labor force. For generations, federal jobs provided a path to the middle class for Black […]

Why Black Women Are Seeing Job Losses

new video loaded: Why Black Women Are Seeing Job Losses Black women have been among the groups most affected by President Trump’s federal work force cuts this year. Erica L. Green explains why this is happening and what it could mean for the larger economy. Recent episodes in Behind the Reporting Show more videos from […]

Minneapolis church shooting: Kennedy flags ‘black box’ psychiatric drugs; trans meds under scrutiny for violence link

RF Kennedy (left), Robin Westman (AP) US health and human services secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching formal studies into whether psychiatric medications – particularly SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) – and other drugs associated with gender transition could be linked to violent behavior, reported […]

UAE’s humanitarian mission: Rescue team flies Black Hawk missions to combat Albania’s forest fires | World News

UAE rescue team continues its efforts to contain forest fires in Albania/Image: WAM The UAE rescue team is delivering critical help in Albania, participating in intensive fire-suppression missions to support local authorities in battling the ongoing forest fires. The team’s aerial expertise, including precision Black Hawk helicopter operations, has been instrumental in containing the blazes […]

‘Lucky charm’: How a Ukrainian designer styled Zelenskyy for Trump meeting; black suit carried subtle detail

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PTI) Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PTI) Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy once again set aside a traditional suit during his White House meeting with US President […]

‘Make it too hot to climb over’: Trump administration pushes for US-Mexico border makeover; paint walls black to deter migrants | World News

Trump administration pushes for US-Mexico border makeover; paint walls black to deter migrants (Pic credit: AP) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said President Donald Trump had directed that the US-Mexico border wall be painted black, arguing that the dark surface would make it too hot for migrants to climb. Speaking at a press […]

Watch: Black smoke engulfs Manhattan skies after ‘explosion’ on Upper East Side; over 100 firefighters battle blaze

Thick black smoke filled the skyline over Manhattan on Friday morning after a major explosion rocked the Upper East Side. Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of smoke rising into the sky as firefighters rushed to the scene.The fire broke out around 10 am local time near 305 East 95th Street, close to Central […]

Black rain alert issued twice in 6 hrs: Heavy rains batter Hong Kong; flights delayed, public services hit | World News

Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm signal for the second time in six hours on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, […]