by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
President Donald Trump unleashed a tirade against Democratic Senator Chris Coons early Monday morning on his Truth Social platform, reacting furiously to Coons’ remarks over the weekend. The senator insinuated that Trump is contemplating a nuclear agreement with Iran akin to the Obama-era deal.Recen...
by Toter - 2 months ago
The California Black Freedom Fund (CBFF), which was initially a five-year initiative worth $100 million aimed at empowering Black movements and organizations, announced its transition into a permanent, independent entity on June 27. The fund is now renamed the Black Freedom Fund (BFF). In 2022, Exec...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
LONDON — Coco Gauff, ranked No. 2, made history for the wrong reasons, becoming only the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon right after clinching the French Open. On Tuesday night, she fell 7-6 (3), 6-1 to unseeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine. Gauff struggled on No....
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Ryan Seacrest has sparked concern among his fans with his latest Instagram update. On June 30, the experienced entertainment host shared an array of lively and whimsical photos, portraying moments from his workout sessions to relaxed cooking in pajamas with his dog. Yet, it was one image that truly...
by Toter - 2 months ago
NEW YORK—Zohran Mamdani's triumph in the New York primary stems from a surge of voters motivated by his vision: transforming the nation’s largest metropolis into a more affordable haven for its beleaguered working class. They resonate with the belief that prerequisites for such a profound transforma...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Keke Palmer, at 31, has opened a dialogue on the double standards surrounding dating dynamics. Recently, she joined media personality Bevy Smith on the “Radio Andy” show, where they delved into Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham’s long-standing relationship. Together since 1986, Winfrey, 71, and Graha...
by Toter - 2 months ago
The Atlanta Voice has once again claimed honors at the annual National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Messenger Awards, bringing home several prestigious distinctions for its journalism. The publication secured third-place accolades in the Entertainment category, recognized with the Armstro...
by Toter - 2 months ago
The $650 million hydrogen-powered superyacht, Breakthrough, rumored to belong to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has captivated attention with its recent appearance on the French Riviera. The impressive 390-foot vessel arrived in Antibes after a three-day voyage from Gibraltar, igniting speculation...
by Toter - 2 months ago
We approach this issue from distinct backgrounds — one as a community leader and CEO and the other as a physician engaged in policymaking — yet we share a unified goal: to ensure every California family can live with dignity and stability. Our experiences illustrate the power of governmental investm...