by Toter - 1 month ago
WASHINGTON – The HHS has introduced a pilot initiative enabling the National Institutes of Health to utilize Medicare and Medicaid data to explore autism's underlying causes. This database will incorporate insurance claims, medical records, and data from wearable technology. However, concerns regard...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Independent filmmaker and actress Sonya Jenkins’ animated short “Smiley, The Flight Attendant” is set to premiere at the Indie Night Film Festival on May 17, hosted at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. This engaging 10-minute film incorporates safety tips while portraying Smiley on a turbulent fligh...
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Once a prominent figure on CBS's “CSI: Miami,” David Caruso has dramatically shifted from the iconic Lt. Horatio Caine to art dealer. Spotted on April 30 in Westlake, California, he flaunts shoulder-length red hair and a relaxed style—quite different from his TV persona. Maintaining a low profile si...
by Toter - 1 month ago
On April 30, we marked 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War—a conflict that forever shaped families, nations, and history. My father, a diplomat and professor, longed for peace in our homeland. My mother was separated from her family for decades. Our prayers echoed the hope that the bombing wo...
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On May 1, political prisoner Kevin “Rashid” Johnson was transferred—“compacted”—to Perry Correctional Institution (430 Oaklawn Rd., Pelzer, SC 29669), where he is now being held under ID #397279. During transport, Rashid suffered a serious injury to his left leg—likely a broken bone—but has received...
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Iman Shumpert, a former NBA player, recently finalized his divorce from Teyana Taylor after seven years of marriage in July 2024. The separation has turned contentious, with both parties alleging breaches of post-divorce agreements. Shumpert has filed a motion seeking Taylor’s incarceration for 20 d...
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A Hispanic woman, Katiria Ortiz, who accused police in Woodbridge, New Jersey, of using excessive force during a 2018 raid, has reached a $197,500 settlement. Ortiz claimed officers violently assaulted her as she exited the shower while they sought evidence against her ex-husband, Joshua Pardo, link...
by Toter - 1 month ago
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, communities nationwide will unite for a National Day of Action advocating for National Single Payer Healthcare. With the current healthcare system failing, organizers demand healthcare as a human right, the elimination of private insurance, and a publicly funded single-pay...
by Toter - 1 month ago
The Hunters Point Biomonitoring Foundation and San Francisco Bay View proudly announce the Bayview Hunters Point community's feature in the NOVA documentary “Critical Condition: Health In Black America,” directed by Oscar nominee Stanley Nelson. The film, airing April 30, 2025, investigates systemic...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, leader of Burkina Faso, faces renewed scrutiny from the United States. U.S. Africa Command's Gen. Michael Langley accused Traoré of mismanaging the country’s gold reserves and fostering ties with China and Russia. Historically, such unity among Africans has triggered backlash....
by Toter - 1 month ago
Confidence thrives in the NFL, especially among newly drafted talents eager to showcase their skills. One standout is Travis Hunter, a remarkable two-way player and the second overall pick in the 2025 draft, boasting exceptional abilities aimed at transforming the Jaguars roster under Coach Liam Coe...
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An all-white jury in Chattanooga, Tennessee, disregarded justice in the Tyre Nichols case last Wednesday. Despite undeniable video evidence of three officers brutally assaulting Nichols, the jury exonerated the perpetrators. This verdict highlights systemic racism, as the trial’s relocation aimed to...
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Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress and the first woman and African American to serve in this prestigious office, was dismissed unexpectedly by President Donald Trump on May 8. Her termination was communicated through a concise email. Concerns have emerged regarding the potential jeopardy of Smi...
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A judge declared a mistrial after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr. Schurr, charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya, struggled with Lyoya during a traffic stop. Testimonies divided experts on the app...
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“Black-ish” actress Marsai Martin stirred conversation during her “The Breakfast Club” visit, following her TV dad Anthony Anderson’s revelation about her NASCAR boyfriend, Rajah Caruth. Although details are scarce, they appear to be thriving together, with Martin describing Caruth as her source of...