Friends of Patricka Hogue were already referring to her as the nomad. Even though she had been to dozens of countries—at least 60 as of the most recent count—by 2012, she longed for a group of Black fellow tourists with whom she could share her experiences. She then discovered the Nomadness Travel Tribe, a Facebook group that currently has 37,000 members. She said, "I literally found my tribe." Thousands of Black travelers, including Hogue, have created online and offline networks focused on seeing the world. Many members claim that the groups have created enduring friendships and resulted in weddings, even as they exchange restaurant recommendations and images that make people jealous. In the worst situations, the organizations have acted quickly during emergencies. Fundamentally, the or...

After a military helicopter clashed and crashed last Wednesday, what looks to be an American Airlines Flight 5432 engine was taken out of the Potomac River Monday morning, starting the difficult task of clearing the remaining debris. In order to recover all 67 people who perished in the airborne accident in the Washington, D.C., region, officials believe what's left of the jet must be removed from the crash site. The remains of 55 people have been found thus far. At a press conference on Sunday, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly declared, "We're going to recover everyone." "If we knew where they were, though, we would already have them out, so we have some work to do as the salvage operation goes on, and we will absolutely stay here and search until such point as we have everybody," he...

After Mexico promised to increase border security, the U.S. and Mexico decided Monday to postpone a 25% duty on all Mexican imports for one month. This step might have slowed the economies of both countries and increased costs for U.S. consumers, at least for the time being. In order to combat drug trafficking from Mexico into the United States, especially fentanyl, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on social media that her country will immediately bolster the northern border with 10,000 men of its national guard. The U.S. will resume border security talks with Mexico, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump stated in a social media post. Get real-time updates here. Following Trump's signing of an executiv...

When PGA veteran Jason Day wore a full gray sweatsuit on Sunday at Pebble Beach, the fashion-conscious golf community gasped and criticized him harshly. Day, 37, tied for 13th place at a 12-under 269 after shooting a final-round 69 at the renowned Northern California course. However, it was what he was playing in on Sunday that caused people to take notice, not his play. Wearing grey sweatpants and a grey crew sweater with no distinguishing features other than a cursive M on the top left chest, Day could have easily passed for any random guy putting around a par 3 public course on Sunday. The M represented his apparel sponsor, Malbon Golf, a Los Angeles-based company that aims to preserve golf's legacy while introducing it to a wider audience by fusing traditional principles with a modern,...

Following President Donald Trump's announcement late Monday that charges against Mexico would be suspended and imposing tariffs on China and Canada, major stock market indices began the week lower. Early losses were compared to fewer than 100 points by noon on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. While the Nasdaq 100 lost 1%, the S&P 500 fell 0.5%.The Russell 2000, a measure of smaller businesses, had a 0.7% decline. Wall Street's "fear" barometer for predicting significant market swings, the Cboe Volatility Index, surged above 17. With a 10% levie on Canadian energy imports, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all commodities imported from Canada and Mexico, the two biggest trading partners in the United States, on Saturday. A 10% tax on all Chinese-sourced goods was also announced by him. Tru...

After eight seasons with the Cleveland Browns, defensive end Myles Garrett—one of the NFL's most feared defenders—has asked to be traded. Garrett, the first overall pick in the 2017 draft, stated that he wanted a trade because he wanted to win. The previous season ended with a 3-14 record for the Browns. According to Garrett's statement on Monday, "I've loved calling this city home, but my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won't allow me to be complacent." I have asked to be traded from the Cleveland Browns in light of it," he continued. One of the NFL's most feared pass rushers is Garrett, a 29-year-old. He won the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award and has six Pro Bowls to his name. With the exception of his first season in 2017, Garrett has recorded double-digit sack ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosure statement has raised serious concerns among two Democratic senators on the committee that will decide whether to move forward with his nomination as the next secretary of health and human services. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wrote to Kennedy on Sunday, stating that his recently revised ethics disclosure form only made more concerns about the extent of his possible financial conflicts of interest. It is evident that you have a wide range of financial interests and engagement in vaccination lawsuits. Warren and Wyden, members of the Finance Committee, noted that it is likely that your family may get a sizable financial payout as a result of the various vaccine-related choices and statements that you would have t...

WashingtonOn Friday, federal agencies hurried to follow executive orders issued by President Donald Trump that sought to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The executive orders sparked a rush of emails and memos that NBC News was able to access, which changed the guidelines for employees in the military, intelligence agencies, and other civilian departments with regard to employee resource groups and the celebration of cultural awareness events. According to a memo obtained by NBC News, the Defense Intelligence Agency issued an executive order this week to halt all events and activities associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and other "special observances" in order to comply with President...

After Mexico promised to increase border security, the U.S. and Mexico decided Monday to postpone a 25% duty on all Mexican imports for one month. This step might have slowed the economies of both countries and increased costs for U.S. consumers, at least for the time being. In order to combat drug trafficking from Mexico into the United States, especially fentanyl, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on social media that her country will immediately bolster the northern border with 10,000 men of its national guard. The U.S. will resume border security talks with Mexico, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump stated in a social media post. Get real-time updates here. Following Trump's signing of an executiv...