Emotions were high at the Tennessee State Capitol on Wednesday as State Rep. Justin J. Pearson confronted a Republican colleague during a legislative hearing on gun control. Pearson, a longtime gun reform advocate who, along with fellow Rep. Justin Jones, was infamously expelled by Republicans for protesting against gun violence

A group of federal workers say that massive layoffs tied to President Trump’s DEI ban targeted workers of color and women—even if their jobs had nothing to do with DEI. These workers have now filed a class action lawsuit against Trump’s administration and are being represented by the ACLU of

If Morris Chestnut on the CBS show “Watson” is your jam, then you’re about to be very happy. The medical drama starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson has been renewed for a second season, midway through its first season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The early renewal owes to

Ensuring organizational continuity and preserving leadership legacy hinge on utilizing succession planning best practices. High-profile leadership transitions, such as Kevin Plank’s return to Under Armour, highlight the critical challenges and strategic decisions that companies face in maintaining leadership stability. Especially with the impending wave of baby-boomer retirements, known as the

In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes. Some of the endorsed approaches may be helpful. Many play into fads with scant evidence to back up enthusiasts’ claims,

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains. “This will continue to spur growth,” Trump told reporters. “We’ll effectively be charging a 25%

Pinky Cole doesn’t want to settle. The successful founder and CEO of the $100-million-dollar Slutty Vegan restaurant brand was never one to accept a situation that didn’t make her happy or accept failure as a permanent situation. Whether it was leaving her first teaching job that wasn’t a right fit

Texas’ 18th Congressional District is currently without representation following the consecutive deaths of two former U.S. representatives in less than a year. Former U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, 70, died after a medical emergency on March 5, serving only two months in office after succeeding longtime Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who

Prince Harry is a little more than over the drama surrounding his charity. Amid ongoing drama and infighting among trustees and chairpeople, the Duke of Sussex has stepped down from Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho almost 20 years ago, in honor of their late

In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, now there’s a street called Will Smith Way. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy winner on Wednesday, renaming a street next to Smith’s old high school. “Philly, I love you. I am yours. You are mine,” Smith said at