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Reports are surfacing about a shocking NBA gambling scandal, which has led to the FBI apprehending over 30 individuals, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, and former Cavaliers player and Lakers coach Damon Jones. Allegations indicate that Jo...
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In Ephesians 2:10, believers are reminded they are crafted for good deeds. Margretta Patrice Cannon exemplified this Scripture, tirelessly serving as an entrepreneur, caregiver, and community advocate for those in need. Cannon passed away on September 26, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy of...
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In the ongoing murder trial of Sean Grayson, the Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her Springfield residence, prosecutors argue that Grayson ignored his police training and ethical standards. Grayson, a white officer, stands accused of first-degree murder for the shootin...
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America's struggle to reconcile with its racist past persists. Founded on principles of slavery, genocide, and systemic exclusion, the country has historically sanitized these truths in educational curricula, museum displays, and national observances. The harsh realities of slavery— integral to the...
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As Congress failed to reach a budget agreement prior to October 1, officials employed strategic measures to ensure that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains operational through the month. However, if a budget isn't established by November 1, millions who rely on SNAP—dispropo...
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The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will evaluate the legality of gun ownership for individuals who regularly consume marijuana, marking a significant development following its 2022 ruling on gun rights. The request stems from the Trump administration, urging the justices to revisit a case...
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Society frequently overlooks and unfairly critiques unhoused individuals, perpetuating the notion that they should somehow rise above a longstanding systemic barrier designed to keep disadvantaged populations marginalized. Jaiye Kamson, a multimedia artist and archive assistant with the Los Angeles...
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Only Donald Trump could so seamlessly intertwine politics and pop culture. An intended moment of global diplomacy swiftly evolved into an exhibition of hushed exchanges, sidelong glances, and unscripted interjections. Instead of prioritizing political discussions, Trump appeared notably more fascina...
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President Donald Trump, known for asserting dominance through firm handshakes, faced an unexpected moment during a recent ceremony at the White House. While greeting collegiate athletes from Louisiana State University and LSU-Shreveport—2023 College World Series champions—he momentarily shifted from...
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Texas families eager to enroll in the forthcoming school voucher initiative will have the opportunity to apply starting in February. Concurrently, the application process for private educational institutions aspiring to join the program is anticipated to begin before year’s end.These developments em...
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Retired civil servant Peggy Cole commemorated her 70th birthday by journeying nearly 10 hours with a friend from Flint, Michigan, to participate in a significant demonstration in Washington, D.C. “It’s a frightening time,” Cole expressed, asserting that democracy is under threat due to systematic di...
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On October 17, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, representing CA-43 and serving as the ranking member of the Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act in the House of Representatives.Waters emphasized the necessity of this act, stating, “The Head Start Shutdown P...
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Texas officials alerted the state’s most vulnerable citizens on Friday that their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be suspended in November if the federal shutdown persists beyond October 27. This situation affects over 3.5 million Texans depending on SNAP, translating...
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The homecoming festivities within the Atlanta University Center concluded as Spelman and Morehouse College celebrated their cherished tradition.There’s an unmistakable vibrancy as current students and alumni unite on campus for the festivities. One individual who embodies this sentiment more than...
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A recent study reveals that any level of alcohol consumption elevates the likelihood of developing dementia in later life, challenging earlier research claims.Prior studies indicated that light drinking—defined as fewer than seven beverages a week—might offer neuroprotective benefits compared to t...