Where barbershops are a community hub, he's filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading
Former teacher Alvin Irby created Barbershop Books, a nationwide literacy program that turns barbers into ambassadors in its mission to encourage thousands of boys to read for fun.
2023-07-28 11:22
Japan Yield Breaks BOJ Ceiling as Policy Speculation Mounts
Japan’s benchmark government bond yield pierced the central bank’s ceiling amid speculation that policymakers are discussing loosening their
2023-07-28 09:47
Yen Jumps on Report That BOJ Will Discuss Tweaking Yield Curve Control
The yen climbed against all of its major peers after a report that the Bank of Japan plans
2023-07-28 05:47
LeBron James sends thanks, says family is 'safe and healthy' after Bronny's cardiac arrest
LeBron James says his family is “safe and healthy” three days after his oldest son, Bronny, went into cardiac arrest
2023-07-28 02:52
LeBron James thanks well-wishers after son Bronny's cardiac arrest
LeBron James tweeted about his son Bronny James on Thursday for the first time since the 18-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this week, thanking well-wishers for sending his family "love and prayers."
2023-07-28 01:48
NBA-LeBron James thanks fans for love after son's cardiac arrest
LeBron James thanked fans on Thursday for their love and prayers for his son Bronny, who suffered a
2023-07-28 00:50
Bankman-Fried campaign finance charge dropped, lessening trial's political focus
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK The decision by U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday to drop a campaign finance charge
2023-07-28 00:27
US regulators propose ordering banks to hold 16% more capital
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. regulators unveiled a sweeping overhaul Thursday that would direct banks to set aside billions
2023-07-27 23:45
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.
2023-07-27 22:27
US economy beats expectations with spring surge
The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.4% in the three months to June.
2023-07-27 21:50
Michigan Democratic governor signs ban on 'conversion therapy' for minors
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed two bills banning so-called conversion therapy, a scientifically discredited practice intended to change a person's sexual orientation, for minors in the state, the governor's office announced Wednesday.
2023-07-27 19:54
Microsoft Teams Faces EU Antitrust Probe in Salesforce Clash
Microsoft Corp. faces a European Union probe over concerns it’s driving out competition by unfairly bundling its Teams
2023-07-27 19:29