Seven ways Crohn’s Disease affects Black women differently
Photo courtesy of STOCK By BlackPressUSA Newswire A chronic inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease impacts millions of Black women worldwide. While symptoms usually present as …
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NFL ends Pro Bowl game due to declining interest and participation
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Democrats unite to support U.S. Senate candidate Nixon to defeat Moody in November
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Target Costume Controversy: Where humor ends and harm begins
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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet
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Patients benefit when medicines keep improving: Patents make that progress possible
Photo courtesy of STOCK By PATRICK KILBRIDE There’s never a good time to be diagnosed with cancer. But for the millions of Americans who’ll receive …
Health and Wellness
Several hospitalized after smoking synthetic marijuana in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) _ A fire official says several people staying at a District of Columbia homeless shelter have been hospitalized after smoking synthetic marijuana. D.C. …
US job growth in May was fueled by health care, hospitality
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ If you want a job, take note. These sectors are on a hiring roll: Health care, business services …
Business
China bans private drivers
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING — China has banned drivers of private cars from offering services through ride-hailing apps, throwing up a new …
IRS cuts taxpayer services as filing returns gets harder
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is cutting taxpayer services to historically low levels just as President Barack Obama’s health law will make …
Lululemon boosts outlook after strong holiday season
NEW YORK — Lululemon, the seller of yoga gear, boosted its fourth-quarter outlook Monday following strong demand during holiday shopping season. The company’s shares rose more …
Education
House approves transgender student bathroom restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota House wants to restrict transgender students’ access to school locker rooms and bathrooms. Minority Democrats objected fiercely to …
Construction to start soon on Hastings College art center
HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) _ Construction will soon begin on the $8.5 million Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College, expected to open in August 2016. …
Budget gap looms over Hawaii medical school, cancer center
HONOLULU (AP) _ A University of Hawaii report is warning that its medical school could lose its accreditation and its cancer center could lose its …
Sports
Marlins ballpark lawsuit heads back to court
MIAMI (AP) — Opening statements have started in the Florida Marlins stadium trial.
Marlins ballpark lawsuit heads back to court
MIAMI (AP) — Opening statements have started in the Florida Marlins stadium trial.