EXCLUSIVE: A Republican considered to be among the frontrunners in the race to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate is making a major prediction about Black voters as President Biden continues to bleed support among the traditionally Democrat-supporting community.Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the only Black Republican in the Senate and a staunch supporter of Trump’s third White House bid, told Fox News Digital on Friday that Biden’s planned weekend campaign swing aimed at shoring up support among the Black community in Georgia and Michigan is actually just about “pandering” to a community worse off under his leadership, and that…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s largest teachers union on Friday turned up the pressure on Gov. Gavin Newsom, announcing a public campaign aimed at blocking part of his plan to balance the budget because they say it “would wreak havoc on funding for our schools.”Newsom says his plan – a complex accounting maneuver – would shield public schools from $8.8 billion in immediate cuts. But California Teachers Association President David Goldberg said it would end up costing districts nearly $12 billion in the future.Goldberg said the union, which represents 310,000 educators across the state, would launch advertisements on Monday to “raise…

Tune into our Instagram story today as Grace Ellis shares a behind-the-scenes look at A Bronx Tale, currently running at Argyle Theatre.Grace Ellis Solomon (Jane) is thrilled to be performing at The Argyle! REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Into The Woods (Little Red Ridinghood), Alice In Wonderland: A New Musical (Alice Liddell), Winter Wonderettes (Suzy). Many thanks to Mom, Grammy + Popdaddy, Emily, and Lola! SOCIALS: @thegraceellis & www.thegraceellis.comBased on the critically acclaimed play that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love…

Deep divisions and apprehension on the campus of Morehouse College have presented President Joe Biden with a delicate balancing act this weekend as he prepares to deliver the commencement address at the historically Black, all-male college. There have been mixed reactions within the Morehouse community to Biden’s presence on campus as the school braces for enhanced security measures and potential pro-Palestinian protests amid the president’s stalwart support for Israel’s campaign against Hamas. The White House has been working for weeks to quell any concerns, and it hopes the address will give Biden an opportunity to better connect with young Black…

Last updated: May 17, 2024 03:28 EDT | 1 min read The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s local financial commission, has reminded investors in a warning note published Thursday, to refrain from trading crypto platform, ByBit.ByBit, which is one of the largest crypto exchanges globally, scored significant growth in the recent past. The exchange hit 20 million registered users after 5 years of operation in 2023.However, the exchange has been under scrutiny in France for its lack of non-compliance with current regulations. As a result, the French regulator blacklisted the platform in 20 May 2022.“ByBit is not authorized to…

HOUSTON (AP) — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms that left at least seven people dead, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat.Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said three people died during the storm, including an 85-year-old woman whose home caught fire after being struck by lightning and a 60-year-old man who had tried to use his vehicle to power his oxygen tank.Houston Mayor John Whitmire previously said at least four people were killed in the city…

Margaret Qualley graced the Croisette at the Cannes Film Festival with the dancerly presence of someone with a lifetime of ballet training. The actor joined her castmates—including Emma Stone, Hunter Schafer, Jesse Plemons, and Joe Alwyn—for the premiere of their film Kinds of Kindness, from director Yorgos Lanthimos.“I’m feeling so grateful to be here at Cannes with this wonderful cast,” Qualley tells Vogue. “Having a film in the competition is so exciting.” To mark the occasion, the Chanel ambassador turned to none other than Virginie Viard to help her find the right look.Gisela Schober/Getty ImagesPhoto: Isidore Montag / Gorunway.comIn a…

Nothing but a number. Richard Gere may be more than thirty years older than wife Alejandra Silva, but the two are determined to live every day to the fullest with their family. “I was a little lost, without light, and knowing him gave meaning to my life. It was feeling that someone was reaching out and showing me my true path,” the Spanish socialite gushed to Hola! Magazine in April 2018, three years after she was first linked to the Officer and a Gentleman star. “It had to be that way in this lifetime.” She continued: “[Richard] has promised me…

The New York Police Department is investigating the seemingly random attack of two Jewish children earlier this week.Two children — 11 years old and 13 years old — were attacked on Sunday by a passerby while playing on the sidewalk in Bedford-Stuyvesant, video footage shows.The suspect was seen in the footage stopping his Citi bike while riding past a group of children on Franklin Avenue.DOG-WALKING NY COUPLE TURNS TABLE ON WOULD-BE MUGGER WHO WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH STAB WOUNDS: VIDEO The man, believed to be between 18 and 20 years old, approached the group of youths and reportedly shouted at them…

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last summer to ban affirmative action practices in college admissions, in addition to various state legislation and mounting political pressure, a growing number of institutions for higher learning are dismantling their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices. The Chronicle of Higher Education has tracked changes at 158 college campuses in 22 states since January 2023, saying the tracker “collects changes that public colleges have made to offices, jobs, training, diversity statements, and other DEI-related activities as the result of bills, executive orders, system mandates, and other state-level actions.”Most recently, the University…

Passengers on board a JetBlue flight headed for New York were left cold and wet after condensation mist poured out of the air vents. A viral TikTok video posted by Savannah Gowarty shows passengers staring in amazement as what appears to be fog fills the cabin. A caption in the video quotes the pilot as saying, “It appears to be raining in the cabin.” “What is this?” Gowarty says in the video, water dripping from her face as other passengers are seen getting soaked. “Four hour flight. So cold.”  After finding her seat, Gowarty removed her drenched outer shirt and hung…

IndyCar driver Nolan Siegel had a bit of a scare at Indianapolis 500 practice on Friday afternoon.Siegel was zipping around the track when he spun as he exited in Turn 2. The 19-year-old rookie driver hit the wall and caught air as he lost control down the backstretch. His vehicle turned on its side for a few yards before he nearly landed completely upside down. He appeared to be OK after he got checked out at the infield care center.”Disappointed,” he told reporters after he left. “Feel bad for the team. It’s been working so hard for so long for…

New York    Autoworkers at a Mercedes Benz plant in Alabama voted against joining the United Auto Workers union Friday, potentially stalling hopes of a rapidly growing organizing wave for autoworkers in the southern United States. The result was a close outcome. Out of the valid votes counted, 56% of workers voted “no,” while 44% voted “yes” for unionization, according to Mercedes-Benz. The National Labor Relations Board said Friday there were more than 5,000 eligible voters. The UAW was hoping to carry its strong momentum with the Alabama vote, as its decision to use a “stand up strike” strategy, hitting the Big…

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Sinatra: The Musical is aiming for a Broadway run in 2025, according to Frank Sinatra’s daughter Tina Sinatra, who discussed the production in an interview with Harvey Brownstone. Sinatra: The Musical had its World Premiere at Birmingham Rep from September 23 to October 28, 2023, directed by Kathleen Marshall. The musical features a book by Joe DiPietro. Matt Doyle starred as Frank Sinatra, with Ana Villafañe as Ava Gardner and Phoebe Panaretos as Frank’s first wife, Nancy Sinatra. Check out rehearsal photos from the production here!When asked about Sinatra: The Musical’s Broadway plans, Tina Sinatra said: “Well, I’d say we’re inching there. There’re a lot of…