Oil Prices Surge Nearly 4% on New Concerns

Alabama Map Ruling Could Reshape Black Voter Representation

A congressional district created after years of voting rights litigation could be at risk following a Supreme Court decision involving Alabama's congressional maps. Voting rights advocates argue the new map weakens Black voting power and could reduce opportunities for Black voters to elect candidates of their choice ahead of future elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Report Warns Public Health System Faces Deep Cuts

A report from the Center for American Progress warns that significant reductions in health research funding and public health staffing could have far-reaching effects. Researchers point to cuts involving NIH grants, maternal health programs and workforce shortages among nurses and social workers as major challenges facing the nation's health infrastructure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Average Date Now Costs Nearly $200

A new report from BMO's Real Financial Progress Index finds that dating is becoming increasingly expensive for Americans. The average date now costs nearly $200, while many singles report going on fewer dates and questioning whether the financial investment is worthwhile. Younger generations, in particular, say dating expenses are making it harder to achieve their financial goals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dexter Wansel, Philadelphia Music Pioneer, Dies at 75

Dexter Wansel, the Philadelphia-born producer, songwriter, arranger and keyboardist whose work helped define the sound of Philadelphia International Records, has died at 75. From producing Teddy Pendergrass' "Love TKO" to creating influential solo albums like "Life on Mars," Wansel's impact stretched across soul, jazz, funk and hip-hop, inspiring artists for decades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Report Says Black America May Already Be in Recession

New economic data and analysis from the National Urban League and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies suggest that Black Americans may already be facing recession-level challenges. The report highlights rising unemployment, shrinking economic opportunities and concerns about policy changes that advocates say disproportionately affect Black workers and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.