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During Tuesday's debate at Pittsburgh Playhouse, Democratic mayoral candidates Ed Gainey and Corey O’Connor revealed minimal ideological divergence, both advocating for financial stability, affordable housing, and environmental protection. Disagreeme...
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Simone Biles graced the Laureus World Sports Awards stage, claiming her fourth Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year title. Celebrating 25 years of excellence, Kelly Slater received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award for his profound surfing lega...
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British fashion model Alexsandrah recently stood beside an AI-created likeness of herself in London, igniting a complex discussion about artificial intelligence's role in fashion. The emergence of digital twins, notably by brands such as H&M, spa...
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Thurgood Marshall, facing challenges in persuading the Supreme Court to eliminate school segregation, utilized the impactful doll test, which revealed Black children's preference for a White doll. Despite objections from Spottswood Robinson, these fi...
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Missed the tax filing deadline? No need for panic, but act swiftly! The IRS maintains a strict policy on late returns, imposing significant penalties: 5% monthly, potentially escalating to a total of 25%, plus daily interest at 7%. If expecting a ref...
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The Vietnam War’s conclusion on April 30, 1975, unveiled a landscape profoundly marred by ecological devastation. Coastal mangroves once teeming with life were obliterated, while diverse forests shrank, overtaken by invasive plant species. The term “...
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Fifty years ago, in early 1965, President Lyndon Johnson opted to escalate U.S. involvement in Vietnam, contrary to the counsel of Vice President Hubert Humphrey and his ally, Senator Richard Russell. Fearing potential superpower conflict, the admini...
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Birmingham city leaders rallied outside City Hall, firmly opposing proposed legislation that would transform the Birmingham Water Works Board into a regional entity. This dramatic shift, if passed, would diminish Birmingham's representation on the ni...
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Local leaders and cycling fans convened at Birmingham’s Pepper Place Market on April 26 to celebrate Celebrate Trails Day, showcasing the city’s dedication to developing an exemplary trail network that fosters economic growth and community unity. May...
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First Encounter: April 14, 1991, during Marine Corps leadership training in Quantico, Virginia. Sandra's leadership on the field captured James's attention, leading to their first date at Golden Corral. Their love blossomed through shared experiences...
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The Department of Education is set to function as a collection agency for more than 5.3 million borrowers defaulting on their student loans, as per a strategy initiated by the Trump administration. They will seize wages, tax refunds, and federal pens...
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Civil rights icons Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. and Rev. Jamal Bryant are leading a growing boycott of Target, condemning the company’s recent pullback from diversity and inclusion initiatives. Their campaign urges consumers to hold corporations accounta...
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President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order reinstating the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), aiming to enhance research, infrastructure, and workforce development through private-sector par...
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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights commemorates 75 years of fighting for essential federal civil rights laws in the U.S. They caution that justice systems are being manipulated to erode these rights. In response, they've launched “Th...
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The FDA has paused its vital quality-control program for dairy products, citing workforce cuts and laboratory constraints resulting from substantial federal budget reductions implemented during the Trump administration. Internal communications reve...