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Why a Successful Online Business Owner Opened a Storefront

London-based Whitney Bromberg Hawkings leveraged her longtime design experience at Gucci and Tom Ford to forge a path of her own, launching her posh global online flower business FLOWERBX in 2015.   Though the bespoke digital floral company quickly rose to prominence, serving clients like Dior, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany &

Oprah Winfrey launches ‘The Oprah Podcast’

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has a new book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day. On Tuesday, Winfrey launched “The Oprah Podcast,” a weekly series airing on her YouTube channel that will feature book club authors and guests ranging from “global newsmakers” to “cultural

Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music’s 2024 song chart and women make history

NEW YORK (AP) — “Not Like Us,” but people sure like him: Kendrick Lamar’s smash topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes. “Not Like Us” is Lamar’s first-ever No. 1 on the year-end global songs

The Dark Side of Holiday Gift Giving

Holiday gift giving is intended as a ritual to build and strengthen relationships, but it can have a dark side. Research that included surveys out of the United Kingdom and Norway indicated that many people associate Christmas with indulgence and overspending. Financial hardship was associated with borrowing money before Christmas,

The Best Gifts the Entire Family Can Enjoy

Everyone deserves a gift they get to keep all to themselves. But gifts the entire family can enjoy are always a hit. Anything that brings a family closer and gives them quality time together will be their favorite gift of the year.  A solo stove firepit to make backyard memories

Why Being a Drone Pilot Is Now In Demand

My boys played with a drone in elementary school. When I saw the inexpensive toy nosedive in the backyard, I didn’t think their drone operating skills should be curated further. Fast forward to 2024, and ZipRecruiter states that the average annual pay for a drone pilot in the United States

I do not want a dog. I am getting a dog

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. At my core, I’m an animal lover. I even like cats, which I’ve come to find out gets really close to being a controversial statement. Over the course of

Leisurette’s: A Legacy of Friendship and Community

Springfield, MO – The Leisurette’s, a vibrant social club with a rich history, continues to thrive in Springfield, Missouri. Founded on April 9, 1988, the club emerged from the legacy of the Leisure Hour Club, established in 1951. Inspired by the enduring spirit of friendship fostered by the Leisure Hour

Silver Springs Park Receives Major Upgrades

Springfield, MO – A historic step towards enhancing a beloved community space was taken on Monday, October 28th as local officials and community leaders gathered to break ground on the renovation of the pavilion and other improvements at Silver Springs Park. Silver Springs Park, a cherished landmark since its establishment

Why a Successful Online Business Owner Opened a Storefront

London-based Whitney Bromberg Hawkings leveraged her longtime design experience at Gucci and Tom Ford to forge a path of her own, launching her posh global online flower business FLOWERBX in 2015.   Though the bespoke digital floral company quickly rose to prominence, serving clients like Dior, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany &

Oprah Winfrey launches ‘The Oprah Podcast’

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has a new book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day. On Tuesday, Winfrey launched “The Oprah Podcast,” a weekly series airing on her YouTube channel that will feature book club authors and guests ranging from “global newsmakers” to “cultural

Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music’s 2024 song chart and women make history

NEW YORK (AP) — “Not Like Us,” but people sure like him: Kendrick Lamar’s smash topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes. “Not Like Us” is Lamar’s first-ever No. 1 on the year-end global songs

The Dark Side of Holiday Gift Giving

Holiday gift giving is intended as a ritual to build and strengthen relationships, but it can have a dark side. Research that included surveys out of the United Kingdom and Norway indicated that many people associate Christmas with indulgence and overspending. Financial hardship was associated with borrowing money before Christmas,

The Best Gifts the Entire Family Can Enjoy

Everyone deserves a gift they get to keep all to themselves. But gifts the entire family can enjoy are always a hit. Anything that brings a family closer and gives them quality time together will be their favorite gift of the year.  A solo stove firepit to make backyard memories

Why Being a Drone Pilot Is Now In Demand

My boys played with a drone in elementary school. When I saw the inexpensive toy nosedive in the backyard, I didn’t think their drone operating skills should be curated further. Fast forward to 2024, and ZipRecruiter states that the average annual pay for a drone pilot in the United States

I do not want a dog. I am getting a dog

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. At my core, I’m an animal lover. I even like cats, which I’ve come to find out gets really close to being a controversial statement. Over the course of

Leisurette’s: A Legacy of Friendship and Community

Springfield, MO – The Leisurette’s, a vibrant social club with a rich history, continues to thrive in Springfield, Missouri. Founded on April 9, 1988, the club emerged from the legacy of the Leisure Hour Club, established in 1951. Inspired by the enduring spirit of friendship fostered by the Leisure Hour

Silver Springs Park Receives Major Upgrades

Springfield, MO – A historic step towards enhancing a beloved community space was taken on Monday, October 28th as local officials and community leaders gathered to break ground on the renovation of the pavilion and other improvements at Silver Springs Park. Silver Springs Park, a cherished landmark since its establishment