Ashlee Cole, a Chancery Judge for District 16-2 in Mississippi, wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday that her son, Warren, "loved Nolan dearly." More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6865581/nolan-wells-chancery-judge-ashlee-cole-statement/ 📸: Wells Family GoFundMe ✍🏽: Zack Linly

ACA premiums rose significantly last year after Congress failed to extend tax subsidies, leaving millions unable to afford coverage. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6865585/double-digit-increase-affordable-care-act-premiums/ 📸: Getty ✍🏽: Joe Jurado

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of Manhattan federal court cited the Supreme Court’s June 29 order, which denied Trump’s request for the court to review the case. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6865566/trump-ordered-pay-settlement-e-jean-carroll/ 📸: Getty ✍🏽: Zack Linly

ICE officials claim the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo happened as officers attempted to arrest him for allegedly being undocumented. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6865542/ice-fatally-shoots-mexican-immigrant-they-claim-weaponized-vehicle/ 📸: Getty ✍🏽: Zack Linly

The federal government is now facing a federal lawsuit filed by upstate New York resident David Streever, who claims ICE agents were sent to his house with a warning over an email he sent. https://newsone.com/6865452/david-streever-sues-goverment-ice-agents/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly

The president of people whose favorite source of information is "Trust me, bro," is at it again, playing fast and loose with facts and data. - ✍🏾 Zack Linly https://newsone.com/6865505/trump-wrongly-claims-hes-no-1-tic-tac/

FIFA condemns racism and discrimination in football, vowing to investigate the incident. https://bossip.com/4600224/ishowspeed-harassed-with-racism-at-world-cup/ [via BOSSIP]

Despite federal judges continually shutting down the Trump administration's attempts to federalize elections, they just keep trying it. https://newsone.com/6865533/fema-withhold-funds-over-state-election-policies/

Karmelo Anthony's new attorneys said in their filings that the court violated their client's rights when it restricted public access to the trial. https://newsone.com/6865474/karmelo-anthony-new-legal-team-wants-new-trial-judge/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly

The family of Nolan Wells, a teenager, has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to call for a transparent investigation into the teen's death. https://newsone.com/6865507/nolan-wells-family-retains-civil-rights-attorney-ben-crump/ ✍🏾 Shannon Dawson

#ICYMI: Here is a list of notable Black people who died so far in 2026. Their impact on the culture will forever be missed. https://newsone.com/6745511/notable-black-people-who-died-2026/

Federal authorities arrested Brian Cole Jr. last December in connection with pipe bombs placed in D.C. the night before the Capitol Riot. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6865463/trump-pardons-dont-appy-brian-cole-jr-pipe-bomb-suspect/ 📸: US Department of Justice / other ✍🏽: Joe Jurado

Black mental health and addiction are typically treated on separate tracks, but clinical evidence says they belong together. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6864531/black-mental-health-addiction-treated-together/ 📸: Pixabay.com royalty-free image ✍🏽: Amy Kang

#ICYMI: Dr. Travis L. Dixon explains how the case of Karmelo Anthony showcases the ways the media fuels stereotypes about Black criminality. https://newsone.com/6860549/decoded-breaking-down-myth-black-criminality-karmelo-anthony/

The NAACP cited the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act as one of the key motivators for its record spending ahead of the midterms. https://newsone.com/6865407/naacp-spend-more-midterms-than-other-elections/ ✍🏾 Joe Jurado

Andrew Gillum, 46, was taken into custody on July 2 and charged with Possession Of Dangerous Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia-1st Offense, and Possession of Marijuana 2nd. https://newsone.com/6865404/andrew-gillum-arrested-drug-charges-alabama/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly

Trump claimed via a press conference and social media that he personally "overturned" a recommendation to cancel his July 4th event on the National Mall due to approaching storms. https://newsone.com/6865309/trump-claimed-overturned-cancellation-july-4th-flop/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly

Mitch McConnell, 84, has spent three weeks in the hospital, and his office will not say why he's there, how serious his condition is, or when he will be returning to work. https://newsone.com/6865357/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-911-call-cardiac-arrest/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly

The mysterious death of Nolan Wells has left many unanswered questions that deserve further investigation. https://newsone.com/6865371/nolan-xavier-wells-questions-we-still-need-answered-about-his-death/ ✍🏾 Shannon Dawson

"Like the meme coin it takes its name from, DOGE collapsed shortly after being announced, with Elon Musk leaving only five months into its existence." - ✍🏾 Joe Jurado https://newsone.com/6865359/elon-musk-doge-endeavor-officially-over/

George E. Johnson Sr. passed away on July 6, 2026, from a respiratory illness. He was 99 years old. https://newsone.com/6745511/notable-black-people-who-died-2026/ ✍🏾 Davonta Herring

Tyrin Johnson, 20, was shot by a pair of Guard members while they were in pursuit of him, following a 911 call regarding shots fired in the area. https://newsone.com/6865276/black-memphis-man-tyrin-johnson-killed-by-national-guard-members/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly

The White House’s Domestic Policy Council report is seen as potentially paving the way for Trump to change the Smithsonian’s leadership. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6865228/smithsonian-accused-extreme-political-activism/ 📸: Getty ✍🏽: Joe Jurado

Legionnaires' disease has struck New York City, prompting health officials to investigate the source and provide guidance to residents. More on #NewsOne.com —> https://newsone.com/6865234/legionnaires-disease-nyc-what-to-know/ 📸: BSIP/UIG / Getty

As we hit the halfway point of the league's historic 30th season, here are the biggest storylines and talking points. https://newsone.com/6865253/who-ran-the-wnba-this-week-8/ ✍🏾 Davonta Herring

After the weather took a turn during their display of white patriot pride, MAGA had to take refuge inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture. https://newsone.com/6865289/sage-fumigate-national-museum-african-american-history-culture/ ✍🏾 Dr. Stacey Patton

The public demonization of WNBA star Alyssa Thomas shows how society treats Black masculine-presenting women’s appearance, strength, and authority as an infraction. https://newsone.com/6865283/alyssa-thomas-masculine-presenting-black-woman/ ✍🏾 Nicky Childers

Officials have not yet confirmed the person’s identity, but Well’s grandfather, Christopher Wells Sr., took to Facebook confirming that the body found was Nolan. https://newsone.com/6865198/nolan-wells-missing-what-happened/

Nolan Wells, a Black teenager, vanished without a trace on Horn Island during Fourth of July celebrations, leaving his family and authorities searching for answers. https://newsone.com/6865198/nolan-wells-missing-what-happened/ ✍🏾 Shannon Dawson

From "Air Jordan" to "The Iceman" and "Magic," these monikers not only reflect specific aspects of a player's style or persona but also contribute to the rich tapestry of NBA history. https://newsone.com/playlist/listing-some-all-time-best-nba-nicknames/

Candace Moore, Vice President of Place, Policy, and Power at Race Forward, shares this piece, part of the organization’s narrative work on co-governance. https://newsone.com/6865195/strengthen-democracy-championing-co-governance/ ✍🏾 Candace Moore

On July 4, a large group of Patriot Front members got together, dressed in their uniform of white face coverings, blue polo shirts, and khakis, and marched through neighborhoods in the U.S. Capitol. https://newsone.com/6865192/patriot-front-marches-around-us-capitol/

The shooting in a Florida Walmart parking lot illustrates how the right to bear arms truly doesn’t apply to Black people. https://newsone.com/6865175/media-villainizing-black-woman-who-stood-her-ground/ ✍🏾 Monique Judge / @thejournalista.com

“Sincerely Brad,” an emotional film following a Black astronaut on the verge of an impactful mission, makes it television debut on the nation’s Independence Day. https://cassiuslife.com/1404633/space-drama-sincerely-brad-premieres-on-the-fourth-of-july/

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th year, the expected patriotism of a sanitized history exposes the deep chasm Black Americans must navigate every Fourth of July. https://newsone.com/6865147/black-american-250th-anniversary/ ✍🏾 Nicky Childers

A Black woman in Broward County, Florida, stood her ground in the parking lot of a Walmart shopping center on Tuesday. https://newsone.com/6865150/black-woman-shoots-kills-man-walmart-parking-lot/ ✍🏾 Monique Judge / @thejournalista.com

While some see July 4th as a symbol of national pride and possibility, others see it as a celebration of a freedom that has never fully included them. https://newsone.com/6865141/america-250th-birthday-july-4th/ ✍🏾 Glenn Harris

Donald Trump's income increased by more than $2.2 billion, due mostly to his cryptocurrency holdings and related ventures, according to his latest financial disclosure forms. https://newsone.com/6865082/trump-cryptocurrency-conflict-of-interest/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly

"Another day, another L for President Donald Trump in his campaign against mail-in voting." https://newsone.com/6865117/federal-judge-sides-with-naacp-mail-in-voting-lawsuit/ ✍🏾 Joe Jurado

In 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered a powerful speech denouncing the Fourth of July as a celebration of hypocrisy for enslaved Americans - a message that still resonates today. https://newsone.com/6865083/frederick-douglass-said-this-fourth-of-july-is-yours-not-mine/ ✍🏾 Shannon Dawson

Stephen A. Smith took some time away from sharing god-awful political takes to speak about the Lakers' very white roster, and he didn't hold back. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6865097/stephen-a-smith-social-media-los-angeles-lakers-white-roster-reactions/ 📸: Getty ✍🏽: Tron Snow

Revised data from the Labor Department also revealed that job growth in April and May was significantly weaker than initially projected. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6865104/june-job-growth-fell-below-initial-projections/ 📸: Getty ✍🏽: Joe Jurado / NewsOne Staff

Major Jason Watson was arrested not for calling Donald Trump out on his corruption, but because he did it on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. https://newsone.com/6865055/air-force-major-jason-watson-arrested-trump-impeachment/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly

"It's great that Tom Kean is taking care of himself, and that he is able to openly discuss his diagnosis, but there's a bit of irony here that simply can't be ignored." - ✍🏾: Zack Linly https://newsone.com/6865002/tom-kean-says-he-suffers-from-depression/

"Mike Johnson has struggled to bridge the gaps between certified MAGA Republicans, moderate Republicans, and those willing to be at least a little less MAGA if it means getting important things done." - ✍🏾: Zack Linly

The sixth entry in Rockstar Games’ long-running open-world series is set to be one of the biggest events of the year when it releases in November. https://newsone.com/6864994/everything-we-know-about-gta-vi/ ✍🏾 Joe Jurado

A former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville has received a $1.9 million settlement after being fired for a private Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death. https://newsone.com/6865038/professor-fired-charlie-kirk-comments-receives-settlement/

A pivotal week for the Supreme Court, with rulings that significantly affected Black Americans during June 29 - July 1. https://newsone.com/6864960/every-supreme-court-ruling-that-impacted-black-americans-june-29-2026/

Stepping outside this week may feel like opening the door to an oven. Read on to get tips on how you can stay safe and cool this week. More on #NewsOne.com --> https://newsone.com/6864943/best-ways-to-stay-cool-in-the-heat/ 📸:Organic Media / Getty ✍🏽: Sammy Approved / NewsOne Staff

In his announcement, Mamdani referenced the prison's dark history, describing the closure as a "milestone" that "brings us closer to ending that chapter." https://newsone.com/6864986/zohran-mamdani-closure-rikers-island-facility/ ✍🏾 Zack Linly