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
Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center receives million dollar grant to assist families living with HIV/AIDS
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center (CDTC) in Ft. Lauderdale a grant totaling $1, 814, 131 towards …
Travel to enjoy Houston’s long history of Black folks
Visit Houston and its rich African American heritage will amaze you. Discover historic sights, bike around iconic neighborhoods. Visit museums and cultural centers. Eat and …
Business
Target’s remake is accelerating, at a cost
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO NEW YORK (AP) — Target is increasing the minimum hourly pay to $12 starting this spring, the second …
Michelle Obama to release memoir in November
Former First Lady Michelle Obama PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MARY SUE By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Michelle Obama’s memoir, one …
Companies face mounting pressure to pick sides in gun debate
STOCK PHOTO By DAMIAN J. TROISE NEW YORK (AP) — As the gun debate heats up following the massacre at a Florida high school, companies …
Technology
Affidavit: Celebrity photo hacking tied to Chicago address
CHICAGO (AP) _ Recently unsealed court documents show the trail of a celebrity photo-hacking scandal led the FBI to a small brick home in Chicago. …
Reddit removes 5 groups after creating harassment policy
NEW YORK (AP) _ A month after announcing new guidelines, Reddit removed five groups that it said harassed people. The social networking and news site …
Education
Tips for Balancing Family, Work and Education
Having a strong support network and creating a routine that fits the demands of one’s lifestyle help students succeed at balancing responsibilities and educational pursuits. …
‘Make Music Day’ is Coming: How to Get Your Family Involved
StatePoint The benefits of music education are endless. Studies have associated music education with higher test scores, improved concentration and more. But if you are …
Study Tips for Busy College Students
StatePoint With seemingly endless reading, lengthy term papers and make-or-break exams, the academic life of a college student can be nothing short of demanding. What’s …
Sports
Exposed again, Vikings lose to last-place Bears
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) – Sam Bradford and the Minnesota Vikings were rolling as the NFL‘s last undefeated team. Now, they …
Reeling Jaguars fire offensive coordinator Greg Olson
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Jacksonville Jaguars ended up making a coaching change in the wake of an embarrassing …
Raiders’ Del Rio focused on game, not Florida scenery
Associated Press SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) _ Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio said he has been so focused on the team’s upcoming game against …
