Why Elon Musk may be the biggest loser of the midterms
Elon Musk wasn’t on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections, but he may be one of the biggest losers. The world’s richest man poured nearly half a billion dollars...
Latest
Sunnyside Capital Plan
Visit Our Website. Home – updated . . Read more stories by our team https://defendernetwork.com/category/news/opinion/. Sign-up for the Top 5 newsletter. Defender...
What is the plan for success post-midterms?
Visit Our Website. Home – updated . . Read more stories by our team https://defendernetwork.com/category/news/opinion/. Sign-up for the Top 5 newsletter. Defender...
What Dexter McCoy victory means for Black Ft. Bend Co.
When Dexter McCoy stepped into history as the first African American elected to serve as Fort Bend County Judge, the victory resonated far beyond a single political...
All Of The Black Democrats Who Won Big During The 2026 Midterm Elections
Source: Scott Olson / Getty The 2026 midterm elections delivered a major political shake-up, with Democrats riding a historic blue wave to reclaim control of both the...
Krispy Kreme’s new doughnut has a 174-year-old secret
The jack-o’-lanterns are fading, the clocks have fallen back and Krispy Kreme is already in the holiday spirit. Just days after wrapping up its Halloween offerings,...
Founder And CEO Thai Randolph Built The Infrastructure For Creators Pursuing ‘Everyday IP Opportunities’
Thai Randolph worked with one of the world’s largest creators. Now, she’s building the infrastructure to help more creators scale. Randolph’s career began in...
Expert: DEI Will Come Back. The 2026 Midterms Just Proved It
Yes, DEI is coming back. It may come back under a new name, but it will come back because it's the only way any company, school or political party can survive. The...
TikTok Creator Marcel Johnson Dies at 32 After Brave Battle With Stage 4 Cancer
TikTok is in mourning after popular creator Marcel Johnson died at age 32 following a months-long battle with stomach cancer. Read more.
All KFC and Taco Bell Abruptly Close in Island Market
Yum! Brands cut ties with the island’s longtime operator, raising questions for customers and a company that employs more than 3,000 people. Fried chicken and...
Kansas City Chiefs Star Trey Smith Is Proud to Let His ‘Blerd’ Flag Fly
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith has two Super Bowl rings. But long before he was protecting Patrick Mahomes, he was fascinated by another kind of...
Jasmine Crockett says Haley Stevens did Abdul El-Sayed ‘a favor’ by endorsing Republican
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 03: Jasmine Crockett speaks on the Global Black Economic Forum Stage during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by...
Oregon man arrested after teen allegedly found in his home
A Utah teenager who had been missing for about 17 months has been found safe in Oregon, and authorities say a message she sent through an online game helped bring her...
Meagan Good Says ‘Best Friend’ and Husband Jonathan Majors ‘Breathed Life Back’ Into Her When She Needed It Most
Meagan Good is growing and glowing, basking in her marriage to Jonathan Majors. The two celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary earlier this year, enjoying the...
Replay: What the Midterm Results Mean for Black America
What do the 2026 midterm election results mean for Black America? Join Word In Black for expert analysis of voter turnout, the impact of gerrymandering and voting...
Abby Phillip is a mom of two! CNN anchor welcomes 2nd child after sharing IVF journey
CNN anchor and author of "A Dream Deferred" Abby D. Phillip The journalist announced the arrival of her son on Instagram, sharing that he is already “eating and...
How to Protect Your Mood and Energy as the Days Get Shorter
When the seasons change, so can your mood, energy levels, and mental well-being. With fall in full swing and daylight saving time officially over , the sun is setting...
Vietnam: A Black veteran’s ‘Soldiers Story’
In an exclusive interview with The Defender, Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient Dr. Richard Watkins shares his “Soldiers Story,” from fighting racism in Army...
WNBA Star Olivia Nelson-Ododa Is Bringing a New Kind of Luxury to Loungewear With Kayelise
WNBA star Olivia Nelson-Ododa is adding fashion designer to her résumé, and her latest venture is making a case for looking just as good behind closed doors as you do...
News Observer Weekly — November 4, 2026 | Top 5 Stories of the Week
As usual, Dolores got there first. That’s Barack Obama, on the woman who was saying Sí, se puede decades before he said Yes, we can. Dolores Huerta died a week ago...
Civic engagement after the 2026 midterms keeps communities moving forward
The 2026 midterms highlighted the importance of civic participation and historic representation. From governors' races to local elections, communities demonstrated...
5 home remedies that soothe a sore throat fast
A scratchy, painful throat can make it hard to eat, talk or even sleep. The good news is that relief may be sitting in your kitchen. Most sore throats are caused by...
How to Turn Your App Idea Into a Profitable Business With Amanda Spann
AI is making it easier than ever to build an app—but turning that idea into a sustainable business is another story. On this episode of BE Innovation Unlimited,...
Jeremy Sochan betting on himself to get back to NBA
Listen to this story. Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In a matter of months, Jeremy Sochan has gone from playing for the 2026 NBA champions...
Coco Jones, Leon Thomas and The Womack Sisters warm up Starbucks’ new holiday album
Picture it: the Starbucks line snakes past the pastry case, someone’s name gets called twice, steam hisses from the espresso bar, and floating above it all, a voice...
NYC voters approve all 5 ballot proposals from City Hall
While much of the attention from the Nov. 3 election was focused locally on the gubernatorial race, and local congressional and state wide races, New York City also...
‘EMPTY YOUR POCKETS!’: CVS Manager’s Shoplifting Accusation Goes Viral, Forcing Company to Respond
A shopper who says CVS falsely accused her of stealing makeup is now speaking out about her experience. Kyera Shabazz said she went to a CVS pharmacy in Tampa,...
Google’s $500B Market Value Loss Raises Questions About AI’s Profit Potential
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, experienced a staggering financial setback after investors wiped approximately $500 billion off its market value in a single...
Trump’s Grip on Washington Shattered as Democrats Sweep Congress
American voters decisively shifted the national political landscape in the Nov. 3 midterm elections by stripping Republicans of both houses of Congress and electing...
Nearly 90% of Black voters back Roy Cooper as he flips North Carolina Senate seat for Democrats
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 1: U.S. Senate candidate, former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a campaign event on November 1, 2026 in Concord, North...
‘Our Health Is Worth Talking About’: Black Men And Prostate Cancer
On this special edition of Listen to Black Doctors , it’s all about prostate cancer, PSA levels, and what those numbers really mean. It’s a crucial conversation for...
Janeese Lewis George wins D.C. mayoral race, marking a major political shift
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George joins parents, educators, organizers, and their children at a SPACEs In Action and Blandi’s...
Rising Political Stars to Watch After the 2026 Midterms
From historic Black gubernatorial wins to a new generation of diverse political voices, these are the names poised to make their mark on the national stage! Read more.
Aaron Ford makes history as Nevada elects its first Black governor in major Democratic victory
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 03: Berna Rhodes-Ford (L) looks on as her husband, Nevada Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current Nevada Attorney General Aaron D....
Gov. Wes Moore, Maryland Democrats, Hand Republicans Statewide Shutouts
Maryland voters delivered significant victories for Democratic candidates Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Attorney General Anthony Brown while...
Black Harvest Film Festival curator Jada-Amina unveils stunning lineup for 32nd year
Black Harvest Film Festival curator Jada-Amina shares highlights, 75-plus films and the importance of Black storytelling in Chicago cinema today.
Little Miss Flint and Yolanda Renee King Make Their Voting Debut
What a great post election day it is to be Black in America. Not only has the nation endured a tsunami of red states flipping to blue – shoutout to Texas and South...
Looking Back: An Election for Local Democrats to Remember
The D.C. Council is preparing for a new chapter focused on economic stability and defending home rule following the elections of Robert White as congressional...
Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 Million Mansion Sits Empty Months After Disaster Strikes
Actor Nicolas Cage has spent four decades playing men whose lives spin wildly off the rails. It turns out the Oscar winner just lived through a plot twist that sounds...
These DJs Helped Keep the Vibe Alive at the 2026 Midterm Polls
In San Marcos, California, the voting experience came with a playlist. DJ Tyshaun Moore played music across the street from a vote center at Cal State San Marcos,...
