A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to continue providing food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing federal shutdown, delivering a victory for New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of state leaders. The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that the U.S. Department of... Continue reading at the publisher's website.

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, a Black mother of two who called 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home. Sean Grayson, who was charged with first-degree murder, was found guilty of the lesser charge after jurors deliberated for nearly... Continue reading at the publisher's website.

R&B singer Ari Lennox released the music video for her new single “Under the Moon” on Wednesday, delivering a cinematic twist just in time for Halloween. Directed by Erik Rojas, the video follows Lennox and her date in a late-night diner, where playful flirtation gives way to eerie tension as a full moon rises. The... Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Jimmy Butler scored 21 points, and Stephen Curry added 19 as the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 98–79 Tuesday night. Golden State outscored the Clippers 32–14 in the third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and take control. Butler also had five rebounds and five assists, while Curry dished out eight assists.... Continue reading at the publisher's website.