Category : News

Philadelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference?

Year-round schooling can assist low-income parents in need of child care. kali9/E+ Collection via Getty Images by Daniel H. Robinson, University of Texas at Arlington Upon becoming mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker announced that she will establ...

Her colonoscopy should cost her $0 per federal law. Why was she asked to pay $765?

By FARAH YOUSRY Karen Campbell teaches a Zumba dance class when she’s off her day job as a local television reporter. She loves to move and takes care of her health. So, when the 46-year-old received a letter from her doctor that she was due for...

Planned Parenthood expands vasectomy services to increase birth control options after abortion ban

By ABIGAIL RUHMAN The centers are providing vasectomy services in the spaces previously used for abortion care before Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. (Abigail Ruhman/IPB News) More people are seeking vasectomies following the overturn of Ro...

Pothole season is here. How is Indianapolis dealing with it?

By JILL SHERIDAN (Photo provided/WFYI) Every winter Indianapolis roadways take a beating, and the Department of Public Works is tasked to repair hundreds of thousands of potholes. WFYI’s Jill Sheridan sat down with DPW Director Brandon Herge...

Bobi Wine and Wife Barbie’s Stunning Appearance Steals Spotlight at 2024 BAFTA Awards in London (Photos)

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan singer, actor, and politician Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi stole the spotlight at the 77th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) with their grand appearance. The prestigious event took place at the Roy...

Top jobs for the gig worker

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase The gig economy has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years, offering individuals expansive, diverse, and flexible job opportunities. Gig workers, often referred to as freelancers or independent contractors, can c...

Letshego Uganda announces recipient of its education bursary for 2024

L-R: Dennis Mbiika (Head of Sales Letshego), Sister Sarah Kasya Tumuhimbise (Deputy HM MaryHill), Fortunate Atuhaire (Letshego bursary recipient 2024) & Hon Francis Mwijukye (MP Buhweju) unveil and display UGX20m education bursary from Letshego f...

Sharitah Mazzi Mawanvu Warns Against Predicting Relationship Failures, Advocates for Well-Wishes Instead

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan media personality, Sharitah Mutawe, also known as Sharitah Mazzi Mawanvu, has issued a stern caution to individuals who habitually forecast the demise of other people’s relationships. “People...

First Black character in ‘Peanuts’ comic strip stars in new TV special

Photo: Getty Images The first Black character introduced in the “Peanuts” comic strip has landed his own Apple TV+ special. On Friday (February 16), “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” premiered, highlighting Franklin...

FUNdraising Good Times: Overcoming The Impossible Saluting Black Non-profit Leaders

Celebrating the dedication and resilience of Black non-profit leaders who work tirelessly to uplift their communities despite facing numerous challenges. From under-resourced organizations to historic lack of investment, these unsung heroes continue...

Joe Biden Involved in Brother’s Healthcare Scandal

First, America will learn the truth about how the Biden family used Joe Biden for their individual grifts. Second, Joe Biden will be outed for being a corrupt politician, no different from most of his Democrat cronies.Regarding the latter, Biden’s da...

LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more seasons is an option and said he would like to see his playing days end as a member o...

Man Rushed To Hospital After Suspected Hit-And-Run In Castries

Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) personnel rushed a man to the OKEU Hospital following a suspected hit-and-run incident Sunday. The responders received an emergency call at about 9:10 pm. At the scene near the pedestrian overpass at Bisee, Castries, t...

Media Personality Etania Forever Confirms Romantic Relationship with Joshua Baraka

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan Media Personality Etania Mutoni, also known as Etania Forever, has officially confirmed her romantic involvement with fast-rising singer Joshua Baraka. The confirmation came during the Sunday night broadcast of...

Sen. Tim Scott declines to say whether he would’ve certified 2020 election results if he were vice president

(CNN) —& South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday refused to say whether he would have certified the 2020 election results if he were vice president at the time, breaking with other high-profile Trump allies whose names have been float...