Democratic leaders express sorrow for Biden, excitement for Harris to ‘get the job done’
Democratic and civil rights leaders reacted in real time on Sunday to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election. TheGrio was in the room as many gathered inside a Brooklyn church for a prescheduled private event. “It’s a momentous day. It’s a historic day. It’s a day to celebrate President Joseph Robinette Biden, […]
President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race, endorses Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating pressure […]
Utah State football player Andre Seldon dies in an apparent drowning at reservoir
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday in an apparent drowning at Porcupine Reservoir, according to the school. A search began Saturday afternoon after callers reported that a young man seen diving from cliffs at the reservoir did not resurface, the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said. His body was recovered […]
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer
SPRING, Texas (AP) — As the temperature soared in the Houston-area home Janet Jarrett shared with her sister after losing electricity in Hurricane Beryl, she did everything she could to keep her 64-year-old sibling cool. But on their fourth day without power, she awoke to hear Pamela Jarrett, who used a wheelchair and relied on a […]
In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA, Calif. (AP) — In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state’s history. Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that’s […]
Noah Lyles warms up for Olympics, sets personal best to win 100 in London
LONDON (AP) — Heading into the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles has never been faster. The American world champion warmed up for the Paris Games by setting a personal best in the 100 meters at Saturday’s Diamond League meet in London, clocking 9.81 seconds to beat a strong field in the last major meet before the […]
LeBron James hits game winner as US avoids upset and escapes South Sudan 101-100
LeBron James saved the U.S. from what would have been a stunning loss. James’ layup with 8 seconds left was the go-ahead basket Saturday, and the U.S. Olympic team that’ll soon head to the Paris Games escaped with a 101-100 win over South Sudan in London, rallying from a 16-point deficit to avoid perhaps the biggest […]
This Family Is Inspiring Others With Their Beach Art
A recent Instagram post of Peter Rabbit by the account Beach4Art received over 2.3 million views. When you first look at the picture it looks like a painting, but when you zoom in, you realize that it’s composed of seashells, rocks and other organic beach materials similar to an optical illusion. The creators of the beach artwork, […]
6 Reasons Men Are Not Working as Much as They Used To
It’s not your imagination—more men are now married to female breadwinners than in decades past. If you look at a school carpool line, more men are present during hours that would have traditionally been reserved for work. In general, men aren’t working as much as they used to. Based on data from March 2024, there […]
