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CDC Reports Mixed Trends in STD Rates
New data released by the CDC reveals shifting patterns in sexually transmitted disease rates across the United States, with syphilis cases rising while other infections decline.
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#OTD: Celebrating the Birth of Legendary Tina T...
The world knew her as Tina Turner, but the chart-topping singer was born Anna Mae Bullock on this day (Nov. 26) in 1939.
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Biden Looks to Tackle High-Cost Diet Drugs
The Biden administration on Tuesday proposed a rule to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include anti-obesity medications, aiming to make these treatments more accessible to millions of Americans.
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Gas Prices Drop Nationwide Again
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen to $3.05, according to AAA, marking a continued downward trend in fuel costs across the United States.
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Racial Divide Deepens in Housing
A stark racial divide in homeownership continues across America, with Black buyers representing just 7% of recent home purchases while white buyers account for 83%, according to the newly released National Association of Realtors Profile of Buyers and Sellers for 2024.
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Trump Nominates Former NFL Player Scott Turner ...
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Scott Turner, a former NFL player and political leader, as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Peach and Blossom Receive Presidential Pardon i...
President Joe Biden will pardon the National Thanksgiving turkey in a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, marking the 77th anniversary of this beloved tradition.
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#HollywoodLive: The Duchess of Sussex is Cookin...
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Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollet...
The decision ends years of legal battles surrounding Smollett’s 2019 claim of being attacked in Chicago, which was later deemed a hoax.
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#HollywoodLive: The Box Office Battle between '...
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Trump Announces Key Cabinet Picks, Including Li...
President-elect Donald Trump has announced key Cabinet nominations, including billionaire wrestling mogul Linda McMahon as Education Secretary and Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Freedom Under Attack: H.R. 9495 Threatens Civil...
H.R. 9495, backed by House Republicans, would let President-elect Donald Trump revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed "terrorist-supporting" by the Treasury Department without due process.
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Will Trump Force Fed Workers Back Into Cubicles?
Both Musk and Ramaswamy have voiced concerns about the number of government workers telecommuting. A source familiar with the discussions told CNN that making a five-day workweek mandatory is a top priority.
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Trump's Education Pick Raises Eyebrows and Alarms
President-elect Donald Trump has named Linda McMahon, co-founder of WWE and a close ally, as his pick for Education Secretary, sparking widespread concern.
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Georgia Appeals Court Cancels Arguments in Trum...
A Georgia appeals court has canceled oral arguments scheduled for Dec. 5 in the appeal of a ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump.
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#HollywoodLive: Beyoncé’s Live Christmas Perfor...
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Palm Springs Approves $5.9 Million Reparations ...
According to the Atlanta Black Star, the Palm Springs City Council unanimously approved a $5.9 million reparations settlement for Black and Latino families whose homes were destroyed 60 years ago during urban renewal efforts.
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Trump's Cabinet Gets Another Fox Face
In a move that signals a continuation of his close ties with right-leaning media personalities, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox Business host, as his nominee for Transportation Secretary.
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Trump Picks Fossil Fuel CEO for Energy Secretar...
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive with no government experience, to lead the Energy Department, signaling a major push to boost oil and gas.
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#HollywoodLive: Quincy Jones Honored Posthumous...
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#HollywoodLive: Gladiator II Opens This Weekend...
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FCC Chair Pick Carr Poised To Shake Up Free Spe...
Carr, a current FCC commissioner, has pledged to dismantle what he calls the "censorship cartel" and overhaul how broadcast and tech media are regulated.
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Malcolm X’s Daughters File $100 Million Lawsuit...
The daughters of civil rights leader Malcolm X have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, New York Police Department, and other agencies, alleging involvement in his 1965 assassination.
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DOJ Report Uncovers Dangerous Conditions at Ful...
The 16-month investigation found severe overcrowding, broken toilets, rodent and roach infestations, and inadequate access to food and medical care.
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Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby, Civil Rights Pio...
Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby, a trailblazer and civil rights activist, passed away in Greenville, South Carolina, at age 82.
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