• Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Primary, GOP Runoff Ahead
    Mar 4 2026
    Texas voters have delivered the first major primary results of the 2026 midterm season. State Rep. James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett. On the Republican side, Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will face off in a runoff after neither reached the 50% threshold. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • #OTD: Garrett A. Morgan, Influential Black Inventor, Was Born
    Mar 4 2026
    On March 4, 1877, Garrett A. Morgan was born in Paris, Kentucky. The influential Black inventor would go on to create an early three-position traffic signal and a safety hood gas mask used during a dramatic 1916 rescue. His innovations and entrepreneurial success left a lasting mark on American industry and public safety. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • UBS Warns U.S. Market Could Lose Its Edge
    Mar 4 2026
    UBS has downgraded U.S. equities to neutral, warning the American stock market could begin lagging behind other global economies. The note cites risks to the dollar, high market valuations and growing investor diversification away from U.S. assets as markets weigh economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • U.S. Expects Control of Iranian Skies as War Powers Debate Grows
    Mar 4 2026
    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States and Israel could control Iranian airspace within a week as military operations intensify. But in Washington, lawmakers and legal experts are raising new questions about the scope and legality of the conflict under the War Powers Resolution. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Tillis Threatens DHS Nomination Block After Heated Hearing
    Mar 3 2026
    Sen. Tom Tillis, R-N.C., sharply criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, accusing her of leadership failures and threatening to place a hold on en bloc DHS nominations if he does not receive answers. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Crockett vs. Talarico: Texas Senate Primary Heats Up
    Mar 3 2026
    Primary season is underway in Texas, where Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are locked in a competitive Democratic race for the U.S. Senate nomination. With outside spending heavily favoring Talarico and turnout strong for a primary, electability and voter expansion strategies are front and center. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Study Finds Rising Heart Attack Deaths Among Younger Adults
    Mar 3 2026
    A new American Heart Association study finds heart attack deaths rose between 2011 and 2022 among adults younger than 55. Researchers say the trend appears especially concerning for women, with low income, non-tobacco drug use and kidney disease more strongly associated with deaths than traditional risk factors. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 35 Years After Rodney King, A Reckoning That Endures
    Mar 3 2026
    Thirty-five years ago, the videotaped beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers sparked national outrage and led to days of unrest after the officers were acquitted. The incident forced a national reckoning over policing, race and justice — a conversation that continues today. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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