by Toter - 3 months ago
As climate change intensifies, extreme heat becomes a formidable health hazard for older Americans. In honor of Older Americans Month this May, health professionals and climate advocates unite to highlight the heightened risks seniors face, exploring strategies for their protection as global tempera...
by Toter - 3 months ago
When did you last engage in a conversation about sex with your child? For many parents, this topic can seem daunting and uncomfortable. Yet, addressing it is crucial, particularly for Black families, as data shows Black youth constitute one-third of STI cases, and Black women account for half of new...
by Toter - 3 months ago
At the Paycom Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves clashed with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the conference finals. Unfortunately, the Timberwolves experienced a disheartening defeat as the Thunder exhibited their dominance. Anthony Edwards faced significant criticism due to a subpar perform...
by Toter - 3 months ago
The Minnesota Timberwolves faced a disappointing exit from the playoffs, succumbing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Following this setback, Anthony Edwards found himself subjected to considerable scrutiny from fans and analysts alike. Lou Williams, the retir...
by Toter - 3 months ago
In my political journey, I recall voting for Republican Nelson Rockefeller, but today, my allegiance firmly lies with the Democrats. While past transgressions remain, current leaders represent significant progress. James Carville, a fellow Louisianan, garners my respect, yet his disparagement of ou...
by Toter - 3 months ago
“Tonight celebrates impact,” stated Karyn Greer, host of the Good Trouble Gala. On May 29, the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation held its annual event at Flourish Atlanta, honoring the lasting contributions of Congressman John Lewis and Lillian Miles Lewis. Guests entered to the uplifting soun...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Tina Knowles, a devoted mother and grandmother, is fiercely protective of her family. Recently, the matriarch addressed the buzz surrounding her onstage interaction with her 7-year-old granddaughter, Rumi Carter, during Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour at SoFi Stadium on May 1. Beyoncé applauded her m...
by Toter - 3 months ago
The Dallas Examiner reports that the exhibition "Marisol: A Retrospective" at the Dallas Museum of Art delves into topics such as educational funding, cultural identity, and personal expression. According to Karen Colbert, a visual arts educator at D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School, most of her student...
by Toter - 3 months ago
A nurse recognized as Yazz Scott on TikTok is under scrutiny after broadcasting herself organizing medications during her shift, raising alarms about patient confidentiality and potential HIPAA infractions. Scott, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), gained notoriety when a segment of her TikTok Live...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Recent independent studies reveal that the newly enacted House reconciliation bill is projected to increase the federal deficit by trillions over the next decade, despite significant spending cuts. This analysis challenges Republican assertions that the bill's costs are minimal and contradicts White...
by Toter - 3 months ago
During her illustrious daytime television career, Oprah Winfrey disclosed that she frequently incurred hefty costs for designer suits due to the unavailability of her size off the peg. To rectify this, her wardrobe team often purchased two larger sizes, creatively combining them into a single suit....
by Toter - 3 months ago
A troubling shift occurred in my friend's life; a once lively and devoted mother now seemed like a shadow of her former self. She withdrew from work and her family, neglecting even her cherished pet. Her teenage daughter stepped in, managing household duties and expressing confusion and resentment t...
by Toter - 3 months ago
The accomplished singer Shakira, renowned for her hit “Whenever, Wherever,” experienced a notable fall during her recent concert at the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec. As she prepared to deliver her iconic 2001 track during the “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour, Shakira slipped unexpectedly. I...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Under the Trump administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has frozen or eliminated billions in scientific research funding and aimed to cut approximately 20,000 agency positions. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed these impacts, misleadingly asserting that there w...
by Toter - 3 months ago
The most ironic aspect of Elon "Chainsaw" Musk's high-profile campaign against government waste isn't just that it has created more detritus than it has eliminated. Far more troubling is how the cleanup team has bypassed the largest, foulest waste dumps—the billions in tax dollars distributed annual...