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Hollywood Live: Chris Bridges, aka Ludacris, ta...
2023 will go down as the year that pretty much the entire world took a pause to celebrate and discuss the last 50 years of hip hop. Many artists have weighed in, but Ludacris, who's had so many hits, feels like he was really ahead of his time when he came out with "Battle of the Sexes" in 2010.
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Homeownership Challenges Escalate for Millennia...
In a challenging real estate landscape marked by soaring home prices, mounting student loan debt, and inflation, the quintessential American Dream of homeownership is slipping further away from the grasp of millennials and Gen Z, according to recent data released by the National Association of Realtors.
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Oretha Castle Haley's New Orleans Home, a Civil...
Oretha Castle Haley's childhood home in New Orleans, located in the Treme neighborhood, has been granted a place on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Associated Press.
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Feast for Less: 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner Costs ...
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 38th annual study, you can expect a lighter impact on your wallets this Thanksgiving compared to last year.
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Travel Surge: Navigating the Busiest Thanksgivi...
According to the American Auto Association, 55.4 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season. That's a 2.3 percent increase from last year, making it the third highest since 2000.
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New Poll Reveals Challenges For President Biden...
Only 40% of respondents expressed approval of the president's performance, while 57% voiced disapproval of the job he is doing.
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Marcus L. Thompson Has Been Appointed As 13th P...
In a significant move for Mississippi's higher education landscape, officials have designated a new president for Jackson State University, the state's largest historically Black institution.
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Under Siege: The Crisis at Gaza's Indonesian Ho...
The World Health Organization has expressed profound dismay over the recent assault on the Indonesian Hospital in North Gaza as the war continues.
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Eighth Circuit Court Limits Private Challenges ...
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals deals a huge blow to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, further weakening the rights of minority voters.
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Too Much Tipping? Americans Have Had Enough
The comprehensive study, encompassing nearly 12,000 adults, underscores the significance of good service when it comes to tipping behaviors, with 77% of respondents acknowledging that the quality of service directly influences both the amount and likelihood of tipping.
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away a...
The Carter Center announced the passing of former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter at age 96.
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FAA Reports Major Air Travel Safety Concerns
A recent report submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration has sounded the alarm on serious concerns plaguing air travel safety, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address issues within the National Airspace System.
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Hollywood Live: Guess who's skipping Thanksgivi...
Guess who is skipping Thanksgiving dinner this year? Lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart.
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Mistrial Declared in Federal Case Against Ex-Of...
The federal trial of Brett Hankison, the former Louisville police officer charged with civil rights violations in Breonna Taylor's death, has concluded with a mistrial.
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Rep. George Santos to Forego Re-election Amid E...
Representative George Santos has announced he will not seek re-election amidst a storm of ethics and criminal law violations. The House Ethics Committee's report is a damning account revealing Santos' misuse of campaign funds for personal extravagance, including spa visits and luxury shopping.
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Frontier Airlines Drops Price on 'All-You-Can-F...
Frontier Airlines has slashed the price of its 'All-You-Can-Fly' annual pass, granting unlimited access to the airline's domestic and international travel network.
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Biden and Xi Meet: Shaping Global Diplomacy
Yesterday's historic meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping signifies a political moment in global diplomacy.
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Sarah Bond Makes History as First Black Woman A...
Sarah Bond has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the inaugural Black woman appointed as president of Xbox.
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Thanksgiving 2023: A Feast of Mixed Economics
As Americans gear up for Thanksgiving 2023, the economic landscape reveals a mixed bag of news – a temporary respite from inflation but lingering strains on family budgets.
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Mayor Bowser Declares Public Emergency in Washi...
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency in response to the rise in youth violence and opioid overdoses. Opioid deaths are prevalent among Black men and residents in the city’s east and southeast wards.
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October Consumer Price Index Reveals Gas is Dow...
The consumer price index (CPI) for October has shown promising signs when it comes to the ongoing battle against inflation. The latest data released by the Labor Department indicated that inflation was flat, prompting a surge in stocks on Tuesday.
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FBI Probes NYC Mayor Adams Over Turkish Buildin...
A federal probe is investigating whether New York City Mayor Eric Adams improperly pressured city fire officials into approving a new Turkish government building in Manhattan despite safety issues, The New York Times reports.
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Massive Pro-Israeli March Planned for Washingto...
Washington D.C. is preparing for a pro-Israel gathering on Tuesday as tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the March for Israel rally organized by the Jewish Federation of North America.
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Supreme Shift: High Court Unveils Ethics Code A...
The Supreme Court has announced a new code of conduct aimed at addressing allegations of ethical misconduct among some justices. The development comes after months of news stories questioning the ethical conduct of Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito.
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New Poll Signals Concern Among Black Voters Ove...
The latest New York Times/Siena College poll reveals a concerning trend for Biden. Among Black respondents, a notable 57% expressed the belief that the country is headed in the wrong direction.
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