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Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Craig Merritt found himself questioning, “Why me?” As he sat for four hours in a dialysis chair, watching his blood undergo filtration, despair crept in after three years of this routine. Would a kidney transplant...
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In a recent debate, Rev. Solomon Kinloch, the pastor of Triumph Church, discussed the possibility of federal law enforcement support for high-crime areas such as Detroit. His conversation with city council president Mary Sheffield preceded the munici...
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During the initial televised debate, Rev. Solomon Kinloch of Triumph Church cast doubt on Mary Sheffield’s potential administration. Sheffield criticized Kinloch's absence from community events before the August primary, highlighting concerns about h...
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Managing your hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) wounds is crucial for enhancing healing and preventing infections. Not sure where to start? Here are essential wound care recommendations.1. Consult Your Doctor: Appropriate dressings and cleaning protocols...
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Barack Obama has stepped into the battle for control of the U.S. House by featuring in a 30-second advertisement that encourages California voters to support a November ballot initiative capable of creating up to five additional Democratic-held congr...
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court is evaluating a crucial case, Louisiana v. Callais, which may shape the trajectory of voting rights in the nation. Central to this case is the constitutional status of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits ra...
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The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Board of Education has elected seasoned educator Bessie Harris to occupy a vacant position, succeeding former board member Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, who now serves as the City of Detroit’s Ombudsman. Ha...