How to Build a Marketing Strategy That Doesn’t Depend on Social Media
TikTok’s future in the United States remains uncertain as President Trump’s extension of ByteDance’s deadline to sell looms. Will there be a deal in time? Will the Chinese social giant hold firm? The app’s American future is unclear. But this isn’t TikTok’s only problem—Australia recently raised its minimum age for using social media to 16. […]
This is what happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people
A generation has passed since the world saw the peak in AIDS-related deaths. Those deaths — agonizing, from diseases or infections the body might otherwise fight off — sent loved ones into the streets, pressuring governments to act. The United States eventually did, creating PEPFAR, arguably the most successful foreign aid program in history. HIV, which […]
A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court
With Rihanna and two toddlers looking on from the audience, a prosecutor at the trial of A$AP Rocky told jurors during his closing argument Thursday that they have “one critical question” to answer. “Was it a real gun or was it a fake gun?” Deputy District Attorney Paul Przelomiec said. “Nothing else is in dispute.” Both sides […]
How to Craft A Powerful Personal Brand Statement
Introducing yourself professionally doesn’t need to be a mind-numbing task. Stuffy resumes, comprehensive work experience lists and prosaic cover letters are all tools you need to have in your career tool kit. Presenting yourself effectively, however, can also boil down to a succinct and captivating sound bite. Enter the personal brand statement. Whether you’re representing […]
Valentine’s Day Quotes to Share The Love
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not hard to find a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers to show your love for someone. But sometimes, it’s hard to put into words how much that special person means to you. Feb. 14 is the perfect time to verbalize those things that we […]
Man to plead guilty to 2023 shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl
An 86-year-old Kansas City man will plead guilty Friday to the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the man’s doorbell by mistake, two people familiar with the case told The Associated Press. Andrew Lester was scheduled to stand trial next week on charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in […]
Breakfast is booming at US restaurants. Is it also contributing to high egg prices?
It’s a chicken-and-egg problem: Restaurants are struggling with record-high U.S. egg prices, but their omelets, scrambles and huevos rancheros may be part of the problem. Breakfast is booming at U.S. eateries. First Watch, a restaurant chain that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, nearly quadrupled its locations over the past decade to 570. Eggs Up Grill has 90 […]
Order to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ case roils Justice Department as high-ranking officials resign
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials resigned Thursday after she refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams — a stunning escalation in a dayslong standoff over the Trump administration prioritizing political aims over criminal culpability. Sassoon, a Republican who was interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New […]
DeVon Franklin announces engagement to Maria Castillo
Wedding bells are ringing for DeVon Franklin and Maria Castillo. The 46-year-old preacher and producer announced his engagement to the 29-year-old celebrity trainer Thursday in an exclusive interview with People magazine. The couple got engaged on Dec. 27, 2024, during a romantic, intimate photoshoot outside The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, while on vacation. “We went to […]
