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ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Mega Church pastor, who led the nationwide 40-day “fast” boycott of Target Stores over the retail chain’s commitment to diversity initiatives, calls for that effort to continue as a “complete target boycott.” Pastor Jamal Bryant said this week that the Minneapolis-based retailer has not met all the demands of the boycotting efforts. Among them is restoring their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles and pledging money to black-owned banks and businesses. In January, Target announced it would phase out a small number of DEI initiatives, including programs designed to help black employees build meaningful…

Elon Musk, a special civil servant who leads Doge, recently announced in May that he would spend more time running the electric car company Tesla.President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk on April 23 after SpaceX founders announced in Washington that he would retreat from his time with the Office of Government Efficiency (DOGE).”I can’t speak any more about any individual,” Trump told reporters. “He’s an incredible guy. He’s a great guy.”As a special government employee, Musk, as mentioned in Trump’s January executive order, is less than 130 days to work with the administration. He announced on April 22 that he…

The bomb reports from The Times/Herald Tallahassee Department are shaking the political grounds of our state. If they had just caught up, Medicaid contractors made a $10 million charitable donation as part of an over-settlement. Contractors were overcharged, caught and had to find the right organization to return money to people.Red Cross? United Way? Moffit? no. Put $10 million in Casey Desantis’ hands.The Hope Florida Foundation, a nonprofit started by the First Lady of Sunshine, aimed to “help Floridians quit government aid” (in a good way). What’s wrong with the charity overseen by the most powerful family in Florida’s politics?…

CHATSWORTH, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire involving parts of New Jersey’s pine Valens has not resulted in injuries, officials said Wednesday, but said it is expected to grow before rains later this week.Fires in Lacey and Ocean Township in southern New Jersey have grown to over 20 square miles (52 square kilometers) and could continue to burn for several days, officials said. No one has been injured so far, and 5,000 residents have been evacuated, but are allowed to return home. A single commercial building and some vehicles were destroyed in the fire, but 12 structures remained threatened Wednesday evening.”This…

As the city prepares for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, it will have to cut its spending significantly to close the city’s budget shortage.The city of Los Angeles is facing a $1 billion budget deficit projected for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, leading Mayor Karen Bass to call on layoffs of 1,647 city workers in the $13.95 billion spending plan announced Monday.Los Angeles is tackling several issues, including declining revenue, higher liability, and increased pay costs. The sacrifices from the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles also added to the increase in urban costs.”This budget will continue to…

The list includes the requirements for foreign donation disclosure at universities and the end of “restorative justice” practices in public schools. On April 23, President Donald Trump announced additional education reform measures that he said would promote transparency and meritocracy around Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. We support technology and innovation. Improve your learning environment.During a signing ceremony and press conference in his office, he was adjacent to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and disabled military veterans.The first executive order, “Transparency on Foreign Impacts at American Universities,” requires higher education institutions to disclose the country of…

Factory activities improved in April, but price pressures and uncertainties associated with the Trump administration’s trade policy were focused on the outlook.The US manufacturer showed modest yet meaningful signs of improvement in April, according to data released Wednesday by S&P Global.The April 23 report, combined with Federal Reserve data, suggests that the American industrial sector is stable amidst tariff-related uncertainty.The S&P Global Flash US Manufacturing PMI rose from 50.2 in March to 50.7 in April, showing a height of two months, slightly above the neutral 50th threshold that separates expansion from contraction.Factory production has also returned to growth, reducing edges…

“They all want to make a deal,” Trump said. “But they’ll be fair deals. They’ll never be ripping deals.”The Trump administration has spoken to at least 90 countries to negotiate trade deals after the president recently imposed a drastic baseline and mutual tariffs, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on April 23.At the executive order signing ceremony at the Oval Office, President Donald Trump asked Lutnick how many countries reached out to mediate trade deals. The secretary said 90 US trading partners had contacted the administration so far.”They all want to make a deal,” the president said. “But they’re going to…

The White House has confirmed that tariff exemptions for automakers are being considered amid concerns over economic impacts.President Donald Trump is considering potential tariff exemptions for automakers. White House officials were confirmed by the Epoch Times on April 23rd.Officials have not provided details, but similar 25% tariffs on auto parts that will take effect by May 3 are concerned as car manufacturers and suppliers are raising concerns about the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on imported passenger cars and mild trucks.Representative of almost every major automaker, Alliance for Automotive Innovation has become the leading voice of pushback. In a previous official…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – New details were released Wednesday regarding students who are believed to be responsible for the deadly mass shooting at Florida State University. Tallahassee police said 20-year-old Pheonix Ikner remained hospitalized Wednesday with serious injuries but is expected to survive. A man armed with an attack rifle on busy Brandon Street was killed by deputies: HCSO Officials say Ichner was shot in the jaw once after refusing to comply with the officer’s orders. There was no clear timeline for Ichner’s discharge from the hospital yet. However, he will be formally charged upon release. Police were unable to…