Walmart gives $100K to replace home state's Confederate-era statuary
While the replacement effort is occurring as many Civil-war era statues across the United States are torn down amid anti-racism demonstrations following the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd, it was authorized by the state's Republican governor in 2019.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
President Trump is threatening to pull back federal funding should schools not reopen in the fall.
Facebook civil rights audit blasts platform for not removing Trump voting posts
Civil rights auditors criticized Facebook for not removing some of President Trump's posts, according to a report released Wednesday after a nearly two-year investigation.
US says Ghosn wired money to man who helped him flee Japan
Ghosn fled last December to Beirut from Japan
Trump: Harvard should be ashamed of itself for continuing with online instruction
President Trump ripped into Harvard University on Tuesday for its decision to continue with online coursework into the 2020-2021 academic year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Proposed defense bill provides $1M to rename facilities referencing Confederate leaders
The House bill calls for $694.6 billion in new discretionary spending authority for the Defense Department, which is $3.7 billion less than what President Trump requested.
Trump continues push for schools to reopen this fall
President Trump held a roundtable discussion at the White House Tuesday on reopening schools this fall.
Kanye West 2020 would be great 'trial run,' says Trump
President Trump told Real Clear Politics he is not worried about a potential 2020 bid by Kanye West.
Prince Harry, Prince William to divide Princess Diana’s memorial funds
Prince Harry and Prince William agreed to split any future proceeds from a memorial fund in honor of their mother, Princess Diana, in December of last year.
Shake Shack lost millions due to George Floyd protests, curfews
The popular burger chain lost an estimated $3.2 million in June sales because of store closures and reduced operating hours related to nationwide protests sparked by George Floyd's killing and the curfews put in place because of them.
Biden blue wave tax hikes could batter stock market, strategists say
A Democratic sweep could lead to higher taxes and increased regulations, a lethal combo for stocks.
Beats by Dre signs NASCAR's Bubba Wallace to endorsement deal amid Trump spat
Beats by Dre’s athlete endorsers include Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James, Odell Beckham Jr. and Serena Williams.
NASCAR's Bubba Wallace responds after Trump calls for apology over noose incident
The president was also critical of NASCAR’s decision last month to ban the Confederate flag at its events.
Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life
Colin Kaepernick and Disney are partnering for an ESPN docuseries that will focus on the former NFL player's life story, in addition to stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity.
Tell-all book by Trump niece to be released next week
President Trump's niece will release her tell-all book about the Trump family next week. The book, published by Simon & Schuster, was originally set for release on July 28 but will now arrive on July 14.
Trump: Washington Redskins, Cleveland Indians considering name changes 'to be politically correct'
Several companies have publicly called on Washington to change its name.
Trump asks if NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has apologized for noose ‘hoax’
The rope was found in Wallace’s garage at the Talladega Speedway last month and was initially believed to be an act of intimidation against NASCAR’s only black driver.
Discover donating $5M to Black-owned restaurants
Discover is donating $5 million to black-owned restaurants to raise awareness about the financial disadvantages black business owners face.
Looting of luxury NYC retailer caught on camera
The New York Police Department has released surveillance footage of looters taking $1.5 million worth of merchandise from luxury fashion boutique Celine.
How Virgin's Richard Branson moved past his failed cola brand
In 1994, Richard Branson launched Virgin Cola, but after significant pushback from competitors, he decided to fold the brand and move on to other ventures.


















