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The US Department of Health and Human Services is reducing its workforce by 10,000 employees, following previous voluntary departures. The consolidation aims to streamline operations and save $1.8 billion annually while focusing on combating chronic...
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President Trump declared a 25% tariff on all imported cars, effective April 3, aiming to bolster U.S. auto manufacturing. This move also impacts car parts. While automakers brace for challenges, stocks fell post-announcement. Global responses range f...
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Mia Love, the pioneering Black Republican woman in Congress, died at 49 in Saratoga Springs, Utah, with family by her side. Elected in 2014, she prioritized principles over party loyalty. Despite her glioblastoma diagnosis in 2022, her inspiring lega...
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(By AAUP News Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons) On March 27th, Columbia University Irving Medical Center will host faculty and students voicing concerns about federal funding cuts. The American Association of University Professors and AF...
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The Trump administration has rescinded a federal rule preventing contractors from maintaining segregated facilities, alarming critics. The GSA's memo states the “Prohibition of Segregated Facilities” clause is no longer required, despite civil rights...
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Twelve years ago, Michigan's Black and Brown high school seniors celebrated their acceptance to the University of Michigan, buoyed by the LEAD Scholars program. Recently discontinued, this initiative symbolized hope amid political pressures against e...
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(Photo Credit: Samara Heisz/Getty Images) ECHO-Chicago's diabetes program, initiated in 2020, significantly reduced patient wait times for specialists. With over 24 health centers impacted, it enhances diabetes management through virtual learning for...
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A coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general condemned former President Trump’s attacks on the legal profession. They accused him of undermining the rule of law by retaliating against lawyers and judges. They vowed to protect democratic syste...
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A fortunate individual in Cortland, Illinois, has won a staggering $349 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket, sold at Casey's General Store, matched all numbers: 1, 5, 17, 39, 62, and Mega Ball 8. The store receives a $500,000 bonus. Meg...
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(By Megan Gerhardt, Miami University) Five years after COVID-19, the U.S. grapples with a psychological crisis of loneliness, affecting nearly half of adults. To address this, nurturing cross-generational workplace relationships is crucial. Such conn...
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Pastor T.D. Jakes disclosed that he experienced a “massive” heart attack during a sermon last November. In a TODAY interview, he recounted how he was unaware of the severity until hospitalized. After a successful surgery, he returned to church, expre...
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A vibrant culinary parade took over Tiger Lane on Sunday, March 23, marking the annual Soulful Food Truck Festival's return. Following Memphis Black Restaurant Week, the enthusiastic crowd demonstrated their appetite for more, eagerly indulging in de...
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Tyhemba Mason, 73, has faced challenges with erectile dysfunction (ED), a common issue among older Black men. Approximately 40% of Black men over 40 experience ED, often linked to chronic health problems. Open discussions and treatments are crucial,...
