The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.

In just a couple minutes, two thieves made off with thousands of dollars in unique rocks — including a rare, high-priced geode. It was around 5:30 a.m. Friday when the two men broke into Kelowna ...