An absolute bombshell. Alameda County prosecutors allegedly kept Black people and Jews off juries in murder cases, believing they would not convict if the death penalty was in play.

Now dozens of capital cases from prior decades must be reviewed.

oaklandside.org/2024/04/22/ala…

The Charlotte Hornets are interviewing JJ Redick for their head coaching job, sources tell The Athletic Stadium. The 15-year NBA veteran and former Duke star has shown an interest in making a coaching jump in recent years.

Joe Biden will reportedly deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College’s graduation ceremony
ajc.com/black-atlanta-…

Conor Lamb, who lost to Fetterman in their Senate primary, says he campaigned as a different person than he is today.

“There is a head-spinning quality to it. He seems to be finding common cause with Joe Manchin, or at least acting like it,” Lamb said

huffpost.com/entry/john-fet…

looking for a social strategist to join the Complex team.

experience managing a large account
passion for social
self-starter

m-f 10am - 6pm et
mon thru thurs in office (NY/LA)
jobs.lever.co/Complex/929ab7…

Read it here first: Jacob Beacher, 24, has been arrested after vandalizing and breaking into the Center For Islamic Life At Rutgers University. He is being charged with a federal hate crime. Those details and more with Matt Shuham huffpost.com/entry/rutgers-…

Excited to share that after a rather long hiatus, I'm back editing WIRED business! I am also looking to commission exclusive, interesting and weird stories! Writers, if you have a important story worth telling, get in touch: [email protected]

A man was cleared of drunk driving because he has 'auto-brewery syndrome, an extremely rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol,' his lawyer said theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

Fashion retailer Express Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and intends to close more than 100 stores reuters.com/business/retai…

Three (3️⃣) reporters!!! For the public radio station serving the nation’s capital & region!!

Aaron Boone listened to the umpire and was ejected anyway. You can hear the entire interaction here

For years, women complained they were sexually assaulted. Each time, DNA pointed to the same man, who allegedly picked up intoxicated women outside Boston bars. But again and again, police declined to make an arrest and kept the incidents secret. wbur.org/news/2024/04/2…

Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in a garbage can for me! 🚮 #EarthDay

NEW: Metro released details of a major Red Line shutdown this summer. Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen & Silver Spring will close June 1 & won't reopen until Sept 1. Takoma will close June 1 & reopen June 30. Purple Line work in Silver Spring & maintenance are the reasons. #wmata

.Them is hiring a new executive editor, come work w me 🥰 condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeCar…

I think we’ve finally seen it all:

PEN America has canceled its 2024 Literary Awards, after months of criticism over the org’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

28 authors withdrew books from consideration. The $75K prize will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/in…

pub day hits different when you’re writing for your dream publication. i’ve been wanting to ✍🏾 for Teen Vogue since i was 12!!!

celebrate #EarthDay with me by reading my feature on Mari Copeny, the youth activist formally known as @littlemissflint. 🌍💦 teenvogue.com/story/mari-cop…

NOW: Professor Shai Davidai is denied access to the Columbia University campus after his ID was deactivated as pro-Israel protesters and media surround the gate at Earl Hall

Shai Davidai requested a police escort to accompany him to a sit-in in the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
The Associated Press is looking for an editor focused on audiences and engagement. It’s a 7-month position (June 1 to Dec 31) and perfect for a recent college grad, or a journalist between jobs.
-- Annual pay: $52K to $83K

Interested?
careers.ap.org/job/Newsperson…