For Tarana Burke, the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs legal case is one more sign of #MeToo’s lasting impact
NEW YORK (AP) — Tarana Burke says people are always asking “what’s next?” for the #MeToo movement, the broad reckoning against sexual misconduct and abuse that she helped launch seven years ago. This week, Burke, who coined the phrase “me too” decades ago in work with survivors of sexual violence and saw it go viral in 2017 […]
These evangelicals are voting their values — by backing Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Rev. Lee Scott publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president during the Evangelicals for Harris Zoom call on Aug. 14, the Presbyterian pastor and farmer said he was taking a risk. “The easy thing for us to do this year would be to keep our heads down, go to the ballot […]
What will become of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ musical legacy? Experts weigh in following his indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, but his indictment Tuesday on sex trafficking and racketeering charges further clouds his legacy. For some, it may change their relationship to his music. The indictment, detailing allegations dating back to 2008, accuses him of abusing, threatening and coercing women for years […]
‘Politics Explained’: Is Biden or Trump to blame for inflation? And how will Harris or Trump change the economy?
Inflation has been a central concern for voters in the upcoming election, with many pointing fingers at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But is it fair to blame them entirely for the rising cost of goods? The answer, like the causes of inflation itself, is complex. Although inflation is currently at its […]
Saving Starbucks: What We Can Learn From Brian Niccol’s Vision to Refocus the Coffee Giant
This month, Brian Niccol was announced as Starbucks’ new CEO. The 50-year-old businessman has high hopes for the global coffee chain, demanding critical changes to its operations and promising a major overhaul of its crumbling brand image. Niccol hopes to steer Starbucks back on track, as the company has struggled in recent years to regain […]