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Inflation Fight Falters As Economy Runs Hot
The battle against stubbornly high inflation is facing fresh headwinds as the latest economic data shows the U.S. economy maintaining robust momentum, complicating the Federal Reserve's efforts to engineer a slowdown and tame price pressures.
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Hollywood Live: The Barnes Bunch, the perfected...
The new series follows NBA champion and successful podcaster, Matt Barnes, alongside his fiancée, model and reality personality, Anansa Sims.
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Campus Standoff: Columbia Students Resist Eviction
Despite a stern warning from Columbia University demanding students protesting the United States' response to the war on Gaza clear their encampment by 2:00 p.m. or face suspension, the protest is still very much alive.
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On this day in 1899, Duke Ellington was born in...
Over a career spanning 50 years, he composed around 3,000 songs and performed worldwide.
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White House Initiative: VP Harris Leads Wealth-...
Vice President Kamala Harris and Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steve Horsford are leading a panel that dives deep into enhancing economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses and boosting wealth in Black communities.
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AI Guardrails: Safeguarding Tomorrow's Tech Today
As AI technologies like ChatGPT gain popularity, their potential for misuse grows even more. Autonomous drones, bioweapons, enhanced threats from hackers, and more.
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New President Takes Helm at Association of Blac...
The Association of Black Cardiologists has named Dr. Anthony Fletcher as its 20th president, putting the Arkansas interventional cardiologist at the forefront of the organization's efforts to reduce cardiovascular disease and increase diversity in the cardiology field.
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Campus Confrontation: NAACP Seeks Dialogue Foll...
In Atlanta, a demonstration at Emory University escalated quickly, resulting in a significant police response and numerous arrests.
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On this day in 1886, blues icon Ma Rainey was born
Blues icon Ma Rainey, originally Gertrude Pridgett, was born on April 26, 1886. She earned the title "Mother of the Blues" for her pioneering contributions to the genre.
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TikTok Countdown: What Biden's Bill Means for 2024
TikTok will stick around through election season, keeping its 170 million American users connected and engaged, especially the younger crowd who have made it a key platform for political messages.
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On this day in 1923, blues guitarist Albert Kin...
Renowned as one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar," alongside B.B. King and Freddie King, he is celebrated for his distinctive string-bending guitar style, which imbued his music with a gritty, soulful quality.
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Dreams of Homeownership Grow Dimmer as Costs Soar
For millions of Americans, owning a home remains an elusive dream as soaring mortgage rates and prices stretch affordability to the breaking point, new data shows.
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Hollywood Live: Jimmie Allen opens up about nea...
Country star Jimmie Allen is opening up about this very dark period he faced after he was sued for sexual assault in May last year | Caitlin Clark strikes gold with Nike deal
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Marching for Mothers: The FreeHer Rally Calls f...
In Washington, D.C., today, hundreds gathered for the 10th anniversary FreeHer March and Rally at Freedom Plaza. Speakers highlighted the stark statistics: over 190,600 women and girls are currently incarcerated in the U.S.
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On this day in 1937, jazz saxophonist Joe Hende...
Henderson's breakthrough arrived with a standout solo on Horace Silver's popular track, "Song for My Father." This led to a deal with Blue Note Records, featuring a remarkable 30 albums from 1963 to 1968.
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Danger in the Produce Aisle?: Consumer Reports ...
The findings reveal that nearly one in five foods tested had concerning levels of pesticide residues, including bell peppers, blueberries, green beans, potatoes, and strawberries.
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Hollywood Live: Drake uses AI Tupac and Snoop D...
Drake floored the masses when he brought Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg into his beef against Kendrick Lamar. Plus, Kid Cudi was hospitalized for a foot injury after jumping off the stage during his performance over the weekend.
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Expanding Overtime: New Rule Boosts Pay for 4 M...
Under the new Biden administration rule, workers earning up to $58,656 annually will now qualify for overtime pay if they work over 40 hours weekly.
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Biden to Speak at Morehouse Amid Mixed Reactions
President Joe Biden is set to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, which has sparked a mix of anticipation and controversy.
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Biden & Harris Spark Change for 4/20
Over the weekend, on Cannabis Celebration Day 4/20, at exactly 4:20 p.m., President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris voiced their strong support for changing marijuana laws and highlighted the issue of people being jailed for possessing marijuana, which is no longer illegal in many states, emphasizing it's time for change.
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Hollywood Live: It was a weekend full of concer...
Doja Cat, the first female rapper ever to headline Coachella in its 25 year history, closed out the two weekend festival in a bodysuit covered with blonde hair. Yep, she rocked it.
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Two Views of Biden's 2025 Budget: Partisan Clas...
President Joe Biden's proposed 2025 fiscal year budget ignited a fierce partisan debate last month over the administration's fiscal management and priorities.
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Gas Prices Continue Climbing Ahead of Summer Dr...
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has risen to $3.67, a 12-cent increase from last month and right on par with prices this time last year.
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Columbia University Canceles In-Person Classes ...
The White House and New York Mayor Eric Adams condemned the anti-Semitic undertones of the protests, stressing the importance of peaceful protests and the unacceptability of violence and intimidation.
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Sharon Tucker Elected as Fort Wayne's First Bla...
During a caucus held to replace the late mayor of Fort Wayne who passed away in March, Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, a Democrat, emerged as the city's new mayor, marking the first Black leader for Indiana’s second most populous city.
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