The Power of Accountability in Achieving Health Goals
As we enter a new year, it’s a great time to focus on your health and wellness. Studies indicate that approximately 80% of resolutions are abandoned by February, despite our best intentions. The difference between setting goals, wishing, and achieving lasting change comes down to one factor: accountability. Embracing accountability can be the key to […]
Winter Break!
Yes! Winter Break is almost here. Now let’s take a moment and just breathe. Breathe in for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. And breathe out for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Your child has worked hard this semester, and deserves a break. But sometimes after a hectic or stressful period of life, like finals in […]
Making Space Innovation: Three Retired NASA Astronauts Share the Most Transformative Moments of Their Careers
Innovation and ambition have always been tied to the American spirit, and these characteristics were at an all-time high in the throes of the space race of the ’50s and ’60s. That vigor hasn’t slowed; it’s evolved with technology and the expertise of the country’s bravest and most brilliant explorers. Three retired NASA astronauts share […]
Democrats still don’t agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a month after a devastating election loss that exposed cracks in the very foundation of their party, Democrats remain deeply divided over the extent of their political problem — or even if they have one. A number of Democratic leaders are downplaying the strength of Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris as […]
3 Women in the Asian Community Making Big Business Waves
More than 3 million businesses in the United States are owned by members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. But entrepreneurs of Asian descent, particularly women, face more barriers than those who aren’t part of minority communities. Those challenges include lack of funding and support and a rise in xenophobia since the […]
Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre
THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) — Biram Senghor regularly pays his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time. The 86-year-old has no way of knowing which grave belongs to his father, M’Bap Senghor, one of the hundreds of West African riflemen […]
Dialing long distance: Harden joins Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 3-pointers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden has joined Golden State’s Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers. Harden hit the milestone in the first half of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 126-122 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. He hit three 3s in the first half and three more in the […]
Can’t take National Day of Rest for Black Women off? Here’s how to still prioritize your peace
Today is National Day of Rest for Black Women. So, sorry if you’re reading this from work. Much like Black Girl Day Off, which arrived in the middle of October, today may be difficult for some to take off and really prioritize the rest they need. While the day has ideally been set aside for […]
UN halts aid shipments through Gaza’s main crossing after looting. It blames the crisis on Israel
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted convoys. It blamed the breakdown of law and order in large part on Israeli policies. In Israel, a […]
The Winter Arc Explained: 5 Strategies for Personal Growth This Winter
A new trend has surfaced on TikTok called the “winter arc,” where people work on selected goals from October through January to prepare themselves for the upcoming year. This typically involves TikTokers motivating themselves to go to the gym more often while maintaining a healthy diet. But the purpose of the winter arc is more […]
