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Before Juneteenth, volunteers are working to preserve Underground Railroad history in this Pennsylvania town

By Madeleine Wright Click here for updates on this story     KENNETT SQUARE, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Kennett Square heralds itself as the mushroom capital of the world. But what many people don’t know is that it was a crucial stop for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Crystal Crampton, president of the Kennett Underground Railroad Center,

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Former police officer pleads guilty to federal charge of enticement of a minor

By Rachel Denny Clow Click here for updates on this story     CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — A former Corpus Christi Police Department officer has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of enticement of a minor following an investigation that began when an Oklahoma mother discovered disturbing messages on her 15-year-old daughter’s phone. Daniel Abelardo Verduzco

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Scientists looked back in time to find the first signs of human-caused global warming. It’s far earlier than previously thought

By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — The human fingerprint on global warming was likely evident in Earth’s atmosphere far earlier than previously thought—even before the invention of modern cars, a new study says. Using a combination of scientific theory, modern observations and multiple, sophisticated computer models, researchers found a clear signal of human-caused climate change

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Detroit News, Free Press to end joint operating agreement, will run independently

By Paula Washington Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, competitors in content who shared business operations for decades, are ending their joint operating agreement and will run independently of each other. Both newspapers issued announcements on their websites Monday morning about the decision.

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A Legacy of Liberation Lives On: Acres Homes Gears Up for the 14th Annual Sylvester Turner Juneteenth Parade

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     ‘June 26, 3035 (Houston Style Magazine) — HOUSTON, TX – History, heritage, and Houston pride will take center stage in the heart of Acres Homes as thousands prepare to line the streets for one of the city’s most anticipated cultural celebrations—the 14th Annual Sylvester

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Unlocking the Dream: “Own the HOU’s” Delivers a Passport to Homeownership & Preservation in the Heart of Houston

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 16, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, get ready to unlock the keys to your future — because home is where the HOU is! On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the city’s aspiring and current homeowners are invited to Houston Community College Central Campus

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Whistleblowers shun office that’s supposed to protect them amid fears of Trump partisanship

By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Office of Special Counsel has for nearly 50 years been the US government’s one-stop shop for whistleblowers and alleged ethics violations, a federal watchdog created after Watergate with the lofty mandate “to end government and political corruption.” Now it appears to be facing its biggest test yet,

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