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Walgreens Admits Locking Up Shampoo And Toothpaste Hurts Sales. But It’s Still Doing It

Walgreens and other retailers are locking up products to deter theft, but this approach can lead to lower sales and may not be a long-term solution.

What Will Cost You More If Trump Places A 10% Tariff On All Chinese Goods

President Trump has threatened a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, which could impact consumer electronics, communications equipment, and other imports, potentially leading to price increases for consumers.

LA Fires: Delayed Wildfire Evacuation Notices Prompt Call For Independent Investigation Into Emergency Alert System

Los Angeles County officials are calling for an independent investigation into the emergency alert system used during the Eaton and Palisades Fires to review whether evacuation orders could have been issued earlier, potentially preventing some of the 28 deaths.

Strong Winds Remain A Threat To Southern California As Firefighters Bat Down New Wildfires

Southern California is under red flag warnings due to strong Santa Ana winds, with over 10 million people at risk of wildfires breaking out, while progress made in fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed.

Profiting From Injustice: How The Prison Industrial Complex Exploits Black Communities For Big Business In 2025

The prison industrial complex continues to disproportionately impact Black communities in Houston, Texas, with Black men making up nearly 45% of the incarcerated population in Harris County and private prisons housing 15% of the state's inmate population.

Outrage Builds Over Trump’s Order Ending DEI In Federal Agencies And Contracts

President Donald J. Trump's executive order to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across federal agencies and contractors has drawn widespread condemnation from civil rights leaders, labor advocates, and lawmakers, who argue it systematically undermines civil rights, economic equity, and decades of progress toward inclusion for marginalized communities.

TikTok’s Parent Company Is In Active Discussions About A Deal, Board Member Says

Board member of TikTok's parent company General Atlantic says a deal to keep the app active in the US will be reached soon, potentially by the end of the week.

Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans

While the policies aim to bolster what the administration calls “American values and safety,” they carry profound implications for Black Americans and other marginalized communities.

Elon Musk Bashes The $500 Billion AI Project Trump Announced, Claiming Its Backers Don’t ‘Have The Money’

President Donald Trump announced a $100 billion AI infrastructure investment from SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle, but Elon Musk questioned the companies' ability to fund the project, claiming they have less than $10 billion in cash on hand.

A Forward March for MLK In the New Trump Era

A large swath of the 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were invited to the ceremonies chose to observe the National King Day away from the nation’s capital.

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