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[June 2026 Consumer Price Index] According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the June 2026 Consumer Price Index “for All Urban Consumers fell 0.4 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.5 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy was unchanged in June; up 2.6 percent over the year”. On the surface of June's Consumer Price Index “All Items” stood at 3.5%, the category of “Food” clocked in at 3.0%, “Energy” was the b

[2026 117TH ANNUAL NAACP CONVENTION CHICAGO MCCORMICK PLACE] The 117th Annual NAACP Convention which started on Wednesday July 15 is set to continue until Wednesday July 22nd. This year's event is set to take place at Chicago’s McCormick place. This year's annual NAACP Convention will not only address the huge strides and progress made within both the black and brown communities across America, but it will also shed light on the socio-economic impact of the systematic dwindli

[PETE HEGSETH MANDATORY U.S. MILITARY TESTOSTERONE CHECKS] Yesterday U.S. secretary of war Pete Hegseth, announced to the American public that all male U.S. Military members over the age of 30 will have to get their testosterone level checked on an annual basis. The reason cited by Secretary Hegseth for the mandatory testosterone screening from male military members is because he wants to “restore and optimize … natural capabilities of troops.” He also stated that male milita

[R. Kelly Trump clemency] 59-year-old Chicago native and world-famous "King of R&B" singer who has won numerous Grammy Awards, R. Kelly whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, and his Attorney has formally requested clemency from President Donald Trump. This would be R. Kelly's first clemency request from the president. R. Kelly is currently serving federal prison time which started in 2022 for being convicted of racketeering, sex trafficking, the sexual exploitation of ch

[ICE shooting Maine Texas] With a total number of seven people being shot and killed by American ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), there has been public outrage in several states since January last year. In the latest ICE shooting, which occurred six days from each other in Texas and Maine, suspects found themselves in roughly the same predicament, being shot while driving away from ICE Agents as they were conducting traffic stops. While many Americans are questionin

[Israel Hamas Jabalia refugee camp] Targeting Hamas leader and high-ranking Police Officer Col. Mohammed Marwan Salem, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) killed 11 people in collateral damage during its bombing of a police post in Jabalia refugee camp located in northern Gaza. Reports indicated that the IDF launched 4 missiles back-to-back striking and destroying the police post. Israel is making the claim that those killed in the missile strike with Col. Mohammed Marwan Salem w

[Saudi Arabia Yemen Ansuallah Houthis missile strike] With what many are calling a vassal state of the Americans, Saudi Arabia with the permission of the Trump Administration executed air strikes on Yemen's Sanaa international airport in an effort to prevent the delegation of Iran from landing their plane. This American backed Saudi executed air strikes not only comes nearly a week after Saudi Arabia expressed their concern over the situation in the region between the America

[Luisa Deason Menudo Club Republican Party Harris County Texas] In a highly collaborative effort amongst Texas Republicans, the Republican based Menudo Club are racing to do their part in “turning Harris County Red”. Harris County Republican front runners such as Inocensia Moreno who is running for State Representative HD 145, Tony Aranda who is currently running for Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 2, Liz Ramos whose running for State Representative HD 135 amongst othe

[Russia FSB Ukrainian spy drone attack] Today, the Russian FSB was able to foil a plot by Ukraine to deliver drones guided by artificial intelligence inside Russia to execute drone strikes on several Russian military assets and defense related corporations. The scale of the operation was masterminded by Ukrainian spies that were somehow embedded within Russia. It is highly suspected by the FSB that some western entities also played a role in the situation. It was reported tha

[Lindsey Graham dead Aorta] With the death of 71-year-old Republican War Hawk Senator Lindsey Graham who died from a tear in his Aorta over the weekend, the question that many political analysts are asking is who is going to be President Trump most trusted ally in the American Senate? Even more than that, they are also asking who will replace the huge amount of influence Senator Lindsey Graham had over the decisions made by the Trump Administration? From advocating for the in

[2026 6th annual Fashion Fitness Swim Show] You haven’t gotten your tickets for the 2026 6th Annual Fashion Fitness Swim Show where the runway, wellness, and culture meet. If you haven’t already, make sure you do before the event begins tonight at 7pm at the post, located at 401 franklin street, Houston Texas. As always, the Fashion Fitness Swim Show will be centered upon the much-needed focus surrounding men’s health. This seemingly severe underrated topic is one that many m

[INDIA KERALA BENGALURU MARY ANN ALEXANDER R&B MUSIC] There was a time when Black Americans ruled the musical genre of R&B (Rhythm and Blues), but since 2025 times have been changing in the favor of the most unlikely of places and that place is India. While little is known in America about the history of Indian music especially when it pertains to R&B, there is one Indian artist that appears to be bridging that gap rather quickly. Her name is Mary Ann Alexander. The exception

[FUJIAN CHINA SHOE FACTORY FIRE] Chinese president Xi Jinping stated that an “an all-out search and rescue effort” must be conducted in order to find 26 Chinese workers that are currently trapped underneath the ruble of a major shoe factory dubbed as the “shoe capital” in the southeast Chinese province of Fujian yesterday that burst into flames releasing highly repressive odors into the air causing eye, nose, and throat irritation amongst the population in the region. Preside

[India Missing 11-year-old girl gangrape] Leaving many people in India and the international community in shock and awe was the recent rape and killing of an Indian girl in the Surjyapur village of Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, the Indian state of West Gengal. This highly sensitive rape and killing led to one man who was declared innocent and cleared of wrong downing lynched and the targeted police killing of another man by the name of Prabhas Mondal who was suspected of the r

[America Iran bombing] With the Americans launching a barrage of missile strikes on an estimated 90 targets in southern Iran including the cities of Chabahar, Bushehr, Abbas, Sirik, and Bandar yesterday wounding 78 people and killing 14. The American bombings prompted Iran to execute its counter-offensives against precision strikes on American military sites in the countries of Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The total number of people killed or injured if any has not been releas

[China Tropical Storm Maysak Guangxi] An estimated 130,000 people have been adversely impacted and relocated due to the severe flooding by Tropical Storm Maysak in the Guangxi region in southern China as 39 people have been killed. More deaths are expected to follow in the coming days. Thousands of rescuers have been deployed to Guanxi. This comes on the heels of Typhoon Bavi impacting Guam and other pacific islands, the aftermath of which caused several tornadoes to span in

[America Iran bomb] Despite several attempts to reach both a deal and a ceasefire between the tri-sided war between America, Israel, and Iran, America conducted aerial strikes against infrastructure in the southern Iran commercial port of Sirik and Qeshm yesterday injuring several civilians. The actions of America are considered disturbing to many countries within the international community because this latest round of airstrikes come during the weeklong funeral procession o

[Buffy The Fashion SlaySlayerer Houston] Trackbox Studio Music Artist, Houston native, and alternative rap sensation “Buffy The Fashion Slayer” just released his newest single entitled “VADER”. Besides the video being shot in Houston, Texas; we also like the fact that the track is dark and gritty as well as rhythmically hypnotic when played through a great set of speakers. We first met Buffy The Fashion Slayer at a local music event as he performed with Josh that featured o

[NATO SUMMIT TRUMP ANKARA TURKIYE] President Trump is heading with 32 other world leaders to a two-day NATO summit which begins today in Ankara, Türkiye to address matters surrounding issues pertaining to the Ukraine-Russia war, military defense capacity, general spending intelligence, as well as defense spending. Other key issues and topics that will be discussed will be the Israel and its war of genocide against the people of Palestine, the American military withdrawal from

[SYRIA MACRON AHMAD AL-SHARAA] In what many within the international community are calling a “desperate move to help France's national economic situation”, French President Emmanuel Macron flew to Damascus to meet with western backed and installed Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa former member of the Collective West declared Terrorist Organization known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham which is linked to al-Qaida. Upon touching down in Damascus, President Macron was met by Syrian Fore

[Hamas NCAG Gaza Palestine] In what Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem called “a positive step forward on the path to implement the ceasefire deal.” In reference to Hamas conceding it two-decade long reins of power and influence to the National Committee for The Administration of Gaza (NCAG), as a sincere effort to prevent Israel from weaponizing any pretext for it’s continuation of genocide against the people of Gaza and Palestine as a whole. This comes as 1,000 days of fightin

[CHICAGO POLICE SHOOTING FIFA CITY HALL GHANAFEST WEATHER] The Windy City is navigating a complex landscape of pressing public safety concerns, the global fervor of the FIFA World Cup, and ongoing political tensions at City Hall. As of early July 2026, residents are grappling with a series of violent incidents, celebrating international sports, and observing critical debates over the city’s financial future.

[HOUSTON NEWS WORLD CUP GUN VIOLENCE WEATHER] As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the Bayou City finds itself at a dynamic intersection of civic pride, ongoing public safety concerns, and the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup. The first week of July 2026 brought a mix of record-breaking festivities, tragic incidents, and critical city governance decisions, all shaping the narrative of this sprawling metropolis.

[Super Typhoon Bavi Guam Northern Mariana Islands] As hurricane season kicks into full gear, a Super Typhoon has just made landfall in the Pacific islands of Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. Meteorologists and weather forecasters are already calling this a life-threatening storm as winds are expected to reach 180mph (290km) with wind gusts topping 217mph (350km). The U.S. national weather service has deemed this storm to not only be “very dangerous”, but they have also decl