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GENEVA (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity – including a company run by a member of the Kushner family – after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world. Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and CONCACAF (governing football body for North and Central America and the Caribbean) in opposing it.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American Dream may not be dead for many Black Americans, but it is further away than at any point since the Civil Rights Movement, warns a report by the National Urban League. Released on July 30, the annual “State of Black America” report grimly describes Black Americans ‘ economic and political prospects as having worsened due to policy changes from President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a copy obtained by The Associated Press.

The pontiff says his family included both enslaved people and enslavers, reviving debate over race, identity and America’s history. Overview: The pope’s first public comments on his ancestry reignite questions about race, identity and representation in the Catholic Church. Since his election last year, Pope Leo XIV sidestepped one of the most unexpected questions to emerge from his historic election: Is the first American pope also Black?

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland said he is “very concerned” that President Donald Trump will wield the power of the federal government to thwart the midterm elections this fall as the Republican tries to maintain his grip on power during the final two years of his administration.

Each summer, students from around the country participate in the AFRO internship program. Whether it be winter, summer, spring or fall, the student journalists who participate in the program gain valuable technical skills and experience in the field of journalism. The National Survey of College Internships (NSCI) 2021 Report from the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that 21.5 percent of the 12,130 college students surveyed reported taking an internship.

As families prepare for a new school year, many parents are wondering whether their child is getting the support they need to succeed in the classroom. For families of children with learning differences or disabilities, understanding the difference between a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can make a significant difference in a child’s educational journey.

For the more than 10 million Black Americans who rely on federal food assistance to feed their families, the projected damage from food-aid cuts was not just a warning. They were all but a done deal. The “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law in 2025, slashed $187 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, over the next decade — triggering new work requirements, restricting what recipients can buy, and stripping benefits from legal immigrants.

Betty Entzminger, the District’s newly crowned Ms. Senior D.C., has experienced several distinctive “it’s never too late” moments. A native of Washington, D.C., the singer, model, actor and entertainer became a teen mother and entered the workforce immediately after graduating from Eastern High School in the 1970’s. She focused on being a good mother and provider for her children. She raised a family and returned to work.

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years.

By Andrew Hall Special to the AFRO The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) launched a monthly community farmers market at the former Greenwood Towing site on July 25. The market provides fresh produce to an area with limited food access while also promoting revitalization, culture and community engagement. The market will take place on the last Saturday of each month. Chad Williams, executive director of WNADA, explained the importance of the farmers market.