Airlines Warn of Profit Collapse as Fuel Costs Surge

Businesses, Consumers Still Feeling Tariff Pain

Businesses and consumers have paid an estimated $317 billion in extra tariffs since March 2025, according to We Pay the Tariffs. The coalition says additional costs could be on the way as temporary tariffs expire and the administration considers new trade measures. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump Removes Election Assistance Commission Members Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump has removed the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, the bipartisan agency that helps states certify voting systems, distribute election security grants and support election administration. The leadership changes come months before the 2026 midterm elections as the administration pushes for tighter federal oversight of voter registration. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#OTD in 1927: David Dinkins Is Born

On July 10, 1927, David Dinkins was born in Trenton, New Jersey. As New York City's first Black mayor, Dinkins championed civil rights, expanded community programs and helped shape the city's future while leaving a lasting mark on American political history. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lonnie Bunch Defends Smithsonian After White House Criticism

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III is pushing back against a White House Domestic Policy Council report that accuses the National Museum of American History of "anti-Americanism" and "extreme political activism." Bunch says the Smithsonian remains committed to scholarship, accuracy, nonpartisanship and telling the fullness of America's story. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#OTD in 1868: 14th Amendment Is Ratified

On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified, establishing birthright citizenship, due process and equal protection under the law. The landmark Reconstruction-era amendment remains one of the Constitution's most significant guarantees of civil rights and legal equality. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.