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NEW YORK, NY – The overdose epidemic continues to ravage lives, with nearly 90,000 fatalities in the U.S. last year alone. Notably, this crisis disproportionately affects Black and Native communities. On the eve of Mother’s Day, grieving mothers urge...
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Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey gets a hug from a tearful canvasser and supporter, Sage Velasquez, after giving a concession speech at his primary election night party on May 20 at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers on the South Side. (Photo by Stephan...
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Gene Walker (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) New board members support the district’s plan to close some schools but push for increased transparency and greater community engagement in the process. Consolidation’s most prominent supporter...
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Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a big part of our lives, including in healthcare. Some people are worried AI might get too smart, take away jobs, or hurt people’s privacy. Dr. Vanathi Gopalakrishnan, University of Pittsburgh Ass...
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This month’s Courier health page highlights the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in the healthcare system, including its potential to produce faster and more accurate diagnoses. Carlos T. Carter, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Urban League...
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In 1918, amidst the escalating turmoil of World War I, the U.S. government embarked on an unprecedented initiative, emerging as the nation’s predominant housing developer. Over a span of two years, it crafted over 80 meticulously planned communities...
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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin introduced a proposed $591 million budget for Fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, earmarking funds for street repairs, public safety, and allocating $500,000 for youth sports in Park and Recreation for the first time. Earlier thi...
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Nestled in his classroom at George Washington Carver High School in North Birmingham, educator Aubrey Bennett reveals his emotional reaction upon being named Alabama’s Alternate Teacher of the Year this month in Montgomery. The experience was “surre...
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They shared an English class, but it wasn’t until senior year that destiny stepped in. Angelo remembers Tameka from freshman year—“she blew my mind,” he says—but their paths didn’t officially cross until prom season. Tameka, already sensing somethin...
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In my Californian hometown, serene mornings were alive with the melodies of finches, warblers, and sparrows, filling the air with joyous sounds. Sadly, these avian symphonies are dwindling. A recent study published in Science reveals alarming findin...
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Marva Johnson has been selected as the new president of Florida A&M University, despite substantial pushback from faculty, staff, and alumni concerning her qualifications and affiliations. On May 16, the university's board of trustees endorsed Jo...
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"We aim to do more than merely sustain existing programs; our mission is to safeguard the future of higher education," stated Dr. Raquel Rall, co-director of the recently established Center for Strategic and Inclusive Governance. This initiative sign...
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The University of New Mexico proudly unveils two significant archival collections dedicated to Charles Becknell, Sr., the visionary behind the Africana studies department, and Harold Bailey, an esteemed alumnus and former head of the Afro-American st...
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During a heated WNBA matchup between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, Angel Reese became the center of controversy following a flagrant foul involving Caitlin Clark. The WNBA has since launched an official investigation into what it described as “h...
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Nourhan Abubaker dedicates her time to assisting children at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School, situated in Homewood. She often pulls students aside for math guidance and leads lunch discussions, addressing personal challenges and fo...
