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by Toter - 1 week ago

Damian Lillard’s Waiver by Bucks Doesn’t Sit Well with Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo is experiencing some discontent recently. On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks made two unexpected choices that surprised the basketball world. To secure Myles Turner on a lucrative four-year deal, the Bucks opted to waive Damian Lillard, a move disclosed initially. According to NBA...

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Delaware Cops Pull Guns on Black Family Over Mistaken Car Theft

In a troubling instance of police ineptitude, officers in Delaware pulled over a vehicle and ordered all Black occupants out at gunpoint on Saturday night. Among those detained were two women and four children, accused of illegally driving a stolen car. Instead of verifying the vehicle’s registratio...

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Revamped Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project Approved: A New Era Begins

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) have recently revealed the design for the companion bridge that is part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, linking Cincinnati with Northern Kentucky. This project encompasses eight miles of I-71/I-75 in Kentucky and I-75...

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How to Handle Grief: Top Advice from Mental Health Experts

Navigating Father’s Day can be particularly challenging for individuals who have lost their fathers or lack meaningful connections with them. In a recent virtual panel, “Breathing Between Burdens: Fatherhood and Black Grief,” experts examined the intricacies of grief and shared coping strategies for...

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Top 5 Changes Coming from Insurers’ Prior Authorization Reform Pledge

Nearly seven months following the tragic shooting of an insurance CEO in New York that highlighted health insurers’ tendency to deny or delay necessary care, major U.S. insurers, including Cigna, Aetna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare, announced significant changes on Monday. These insurers are set to...

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Attention Americans: Are You at Risk of Being Targeted?

On Sunday, the U.S. State Department issued an uncommon global travel advisory advising American citizens to maintain heightened caution while overseas following President Donald Trump's airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. Observers internationally have characterized these strikes as “reckles...

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NAACP Takes Action: Lawsuit Against Musk for Environmental Harm in Memphis

Since June 2024, xAI, Elon Musk's technology venture, has been operating a significant data hub named Colossus in South Memphis, which supplies power to its chatbot Grok. This facility is fueled by numerous methane-burning turbines—reportedly up to 35—operating without the necessary permits. Despite...

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Sacramento OBSERVER Crowned America's Top Black Newspaper

The OBSERVER has been awarded the distinguished title of America’s Best Black Newspaper, receiving the esteemed John B. Russwurm Award at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association Messenger Awards. This recognition marks the eighth accolade for The OBSERVER, reaffirming its status as one of...

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Eastern Conference Shakeup: Hawks Add Kennard and Alexander-Walker

Following the Atlanta Hawks' acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis and Asa Newell, the team solidified its roster with two notable free-agent signings. Firstly, they orchestrated a sign-and-trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves, sending a 2027 second-round pick, cash, and a...