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Authorities say Minneapolis school shooter has been ‘contained’

A shooting occurred Wednesday morning during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, Minnesota governor’s said. Authorities gave no immediate information on the number of injuries, but Gov. Tim Walz called the shooting “horrific.” The Minneapolis city government said the shooter had been “contained” after the gunfire at Annunciation Catholic School and […]

The Big Pivot: How Digital Ad Budgets Are Changing In 2025

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 27, 2025 Many companies are also reassessing their agency relationships, shifting toward in-house capabilities or partnering directly with platforms to gain more control and efficiency. How brands have shifted digital spend in 2025 Midway through 2025, it’s clear that brands are redirecting their advertising budgets at an unprecedented pace. The […]

Texas election map for 2026 are racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit

Voting-rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn a redistricting map drawn by Texas Republicans meant to favor the party in the 2026 midterm elections, saying it weakens the electoral influence of Black voters. The NAACP and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed the lawsuit in Texas. They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering […]

Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America’s third-largest city as many residents defended their home against Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including claims it is a “killing field.” The threat of federal troops stirred a mix of fear, frustration and defiance for residents as they pointed to historic drops in violent […]

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer says she’ll sue Trump to keep her job

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook will sue President Donald Trump’s administration to try to prevent him from firing her, her lawyer said Tuesday. The announcement makes it more likely that a high-stakes legal battle will ensue that will probably end up at the Supreme Court, and could redefine the limits of the president’s legal authority over the central […]