Ironically, the White House, one of the most recognizable symbols of American democracy, was largely built by enslaved African Americans—a reality many Americans remain unaware of. This lesser-known chapter of U.S. history brings a new perspective to the White House and other historic government buildings in Washington, D.C., which were constructed with the forced labor of African Americans. The…
By Jacob Langston Eight people were sent to the hospital in two separate crashes on the Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County on Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crashes happened near mile marker 285 in Groveland. According to the FHP, the first crash involved eight vehicles that were traveling north on the Florida’s Turnpike south…
The 17-year-old suspect, Jaylen Edgar, accused in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando that left two people dead and several injured, waived his initial court appearance on Saturday. The shooting took place early Friday morning, with Edgar allegedly opening fire into a large crowd gathered for Halloween festivities. According to the Orlando Police Department, Edgar is facing potential charges,…
General elections to be held on Nov. 5 Anthony Talcott, Digital Journalist Published: October 16, 2024 at 5:17 PM Updated: November 1, 2024 at 9:44 PM Early voting has kicked off in Central Florida, with thousands of ballots already coming in. Early voting wraps up this weekend in Central Florida As of Friday night, over 50% of Central Florida voters have…
Florida’s status as a pivotal swing state in U.S. presidential elections is well established, but its importance is especially pronounced in the 2024 election cycle. With 30 electoral votes, Florida is the largest swing state and plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of the presidency. This article will delve into Florida’s historical voting trends, pressing issues for…
The United Nations General Assembly has reaffirmed its stance against the U.S. embargo on Cuba, with 187 nations voting to lift the economic, commercial, and financial blockade that has been in place since 1962. Only the United States and Israel opposed the resolution, while Moldova abstained and Ukraine did not vote. This annual resolution reflects longstanding ideological divisions dating…
On October 30, 2024, President Joe Biden tweeted the following: It is no surprise that this conversation came shortly after Nigeria’s viral announcement of joining BRICS+ as a partner country. While President Biden announced the call as a gesture of condolence over recent Nigerian floods and appreciation for President Tinubu’s role in securing the release of Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan,…
Imagine a vault that holds every detail about your life, from finances to communications. Now imagine that vault isn’t in your own country but is controlled by companies and governments far away, with little accountability or oversight. This is the situation many African nations face as companies store their citizens’ data overseas, mostly in the U.S. or Europe. Multinational…
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump present sharply contrasting policy visions, especially on issues like abortion, climate change, foreign policy, immigration, gun control, and healthcare. These differences reflect their personal beliefs and also the broader ideological split between their respective parties. Abortion Kamala Harris, as a Democrat, is a staunch defender of reproductive…
BY TYLER DURDEN Florida authorities on Oct. 16 sued the U.S. government, alleging that U.S. officials are illegally refusing to cooperate with Florida’s effort to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls. State law requires state authorities to maintain accurate voter registration records. Federal law requires the federal government to respond to inquiries from federal, state, and local government agencies that…
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