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May 08 Quentin Wiltz Makes History in Pearland Mayor Race
Quentin Wiltz has made history as the first Black mayor of Pearland, Texas, after defeating Republican Tony Carbone in a closely contested race. The victory marks a major political shift in one of Texas’ fastest-growing suburbs after decades of Republican-aligned leadership.
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May 08 Gas Prices Surge Ahead of Summer Travel Season
AAA says the national average price for a gallon of regular gas has climbed to $4.55 as summer travel demand increases. Drivers in states like California and Pennsylvania are seeing some of the highest fuel prices in the country ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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May 08 Michael Jackson Streams Surge After ‘Michael’ Release
Michael Jackson’s catalog saw a massive surge in streaming following the release of the “Michael” biopic, according to Billboard. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, also delivered a record-breaking box office debut worldwide.
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May 07 Rep. Summer Lee Sounds Alarm Over Pegasus Spyware Concerns
Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., is demanding answers from the Commerce Department over concerns tied to NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware technology. The surveillance tools have reportedly been used to target journalists, activists and government officials worldwide, raising new questions about possible domestic use in the United States.
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May 07 Fed Warns Middle East Conflict Is Raising Economic Risks
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady while warning that rising inflation and instability in the Middle East are creating more uncertainty for the U.S. economy. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also pointed to slowing job growth and higher energy prices during his latest remarks.
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May 07 Kwanza Jones Could Become MLB’s First Black Woman Owner
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Kwanza Jones is reportedly part of a $3.9 billion agreement to purchase the San Diego Padres. If approved, the deal would make Jones Major League Baseball’s first Black woman majority owner and José E. Feliciano the league’s first majority owner of Puerto Rican descent.
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May 07 FBI Raids Office of Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas
Federal agents raided the office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and several related properties as part of a corruption and bribery investigation. Supporters of the longtime Democratic lawmaker argue the raids are politically motivated, while federal sources say the probe began under the Biden administration.
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May 06 Tennessee Redistricting Plan Sparks Voting Rights Backlash
A political battle is unfolding in Tennessee over a proposed congressional map that critics say targets Black voters in Memphis. Opponents argue the plan would divide the city into multiple districts and weaken Black voting power following a recent Supreme Court decision involving the Voting Rights Act.
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May 06 Trump Warns Iran: Accept Deal or Face Bombing
President Donald Trump warned Iran to accept a U.S.-brokered peace framework or face expanded bombing as negotiators work toward a possible ceasefire agreement tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 06 #OTD in 1931: Willie Mays Was Born
On May 6, 1931, baseball legend Willie Mays was born in Alabama. From the Negro Leagues to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Mays became one of the most celebrated players in sports history.
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