George E. Johnson, Architect of the Modern Black Hair Care Industry, Dies at 99
The founder of Johnson Products Company transformed the cosmetics market by elevating Black hair care to a global enterprise.
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Claude Giroux Stays in Ottawa, Ending Flyers Reunion Speculation
The veteran forward will return to the Senators for his 20th NHL season, shelving hopes of a homecoming in Philadelphia.
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readWarriors Gold and Blue Navigate Intense California Classic Summer League Slate
As the 2026 California Classic unfolds, Golden State’s split-squad strategy provides a rigorous testing ground for the franchise’s developing talent.
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readSpanish Markets Retreat as IBEX 35 Drops 0.85% Amid Regional Tensions
Spanish equities faced a downward trend in recent trading sessions, reflecting broader European market volatility linked to geopolitical instability.
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readFormer Arizona Guard Kerr Kriisa Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme
The former standout college basketball player is facing federal wire fraud charges involving an alleged scheme totaling approximately $2.2 million.
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readTeraWulf Shares Surge Following Landmark $19 Billion Anthropic Infrastructure Deal
A massive lease agreement with AI powerhouse Anthropic has ignited a sector-wide rally for data center and former crypto-mining firms.
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readAustralia Moves to Bolster Solomon Islands Ties Amid Regional Power Shifts
Canberra is intensifying diplomatic and strategic engagement with Honiara as geopolitical competition in the Pacific escalates.
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min readMumbai Shuts Schools and Colleges Amid Heavy Rain Alert
Authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions as the IMD issues an orange alert for sustained heavy rainfall across the city.
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readGraham Platner Weighs Campaign Future Following Sexual Assault Allegation
The Maine Senate candidate is evaluating his next steps after a report in Politico detailed claims of sexual assault, which he continues…
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readGeorge E. Johnson Sr., Black hair‑care pioneer and founder of Johnson Products, dies at 99
The Mississippi‑born entrepreneur passed away in downtown Chicago, leaving a legacy that reshaped Black beauty culture and business.
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readMbappé slams Paraguayan senator as “despicable woman” after racist remarks
The French star used his X account to condemn a senator’s slur toward him following the World Cup knockout match, sparking diplomatic…
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min readWisDOT opens public comment on US 51‑Rib Mountain Drive interchange redesign
The state DOT is gathering feedback on design options aimed at easing congestion and improving safety on the key Wausau corridor.
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min readBlackRock directors awarded cash‑settled performance rights in latest compensation filings
Recent SEC filings show BlackRock Ltd. Duration and other BlackRock subsidiaries granting directors cash‑settled performance rights, including a $980.56 award and 744…
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min readMissouri and Tennessee Voter Registration Deadlines Loom Ahead of August Primaries
State officials warn voters that the cut‑off to register for the August 4 primary in Missouri and the August 6 election in…
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min readToyota to Invest $3.6 Billion in San Antonio Plant, Adding 2,000 Jobs and Shifting Tacoma Truck Production
The automaker will double the facility’s footprint, move Tacoma pickup assembly to Texas and spark a regional economic boost.
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min readConstruction worker critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Prairie Village
Police say a driver hit a construction worker on a Prairie Village roadway Monday afternoon; the victim remains in critical condition as…
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min readCeltics Trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George, President Stevens Details the Strategy
Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens explained the “challenging” calculus behind the Jaylen Brown‑Paul George swap at a press conference Tuesday.
Jul 7, 2026 · 5 min readArbitration filings and trade chatter heat up across the NHL
Arbitration requests from the Stars, Flyers and Islanders coincide with swirling rumors about Jack Hughes, Scott Wright and Kirby Dach.
Jul 7, 2026 · 5 min read