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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May

NEW YORK (AP) — A May 5 trial date was set Thursday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’sex trafficking case, and a prosecutor argued that the jailed hip-hop mogul’s lawyers were trying to exclude a “damning piece of evidence” by claiming it was leaked by the government. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson struck

Dear Black women, it’s Black Girl Day Off, so find your rest

October 11 is National Black Girl Day Off, and as I sit at my desk writing to you, I can’t help but chuckle at the irony, because do Black women ever really get a day off? One of the harsh realities of stumbling into the trenches of womanhood — or adulthood

Watch: Biden explains why he wants to eliminate every lead pipe in America

“It is important that we focus on things that change people’s lives,” said President Joe Biden while in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week as he focused on the effects of lead pipes in the nation’s antiquated infrastructure system. Lead pipe remediation was a campaign promise that took three years to implement

Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born via cesarean section on Sept. 29, 2023. The brothers — who shared part of their sternum, diaphragm, abdominal wall and

How to Ask For A Raise: Essential Strategies And Tips

A recent study conducted by Payscale found that only 37% of employees have ever asked for a raise. The main reason? Fear of rejection or discomfort with discussing money. When feelings like these cloud our sense of self-worth, we might undervalue what we earn. But asking for a raise is

Should You Buy Gold and Platinum Bars From Costco?

Amid the unstable economic climate, Costco has diversified its product lineup, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase gold and platinum bars in addition to groceries and household items. And if the latest estimated sales figures are an accurate predictor, it seems the demand for these precious metals could soar even

Oprah Winfrey: Life, influence and legacy

It’s hard to estimate the influence Oprah Winfrey has had on global culture in a few thousand words. Depending on your age, you might already understand her role. She’s not just a television host — she’s a media proprietor and entrepreneur who rewrote the rulebook of what’s possible for African-American women

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May

NEW YORK (AP) — A May 5 trial date was set Thursday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’sex trafficking case, and a prosecutor argued that the jailed hip-hop mogul’s lawyers were trying to exclude a “damning piece of evidence” by claiming it was leaked by the government. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson struck

Dear Black women, it’s Black Girl Day Off, so find your rest

October 11 is National Black Girl Day Off, and as I sit at my desk writing to you, I can’t help but chuckle at the irony, because do Black women ever really get a day off? One of the harsh realities of stumbling into the trenches of womanhood — or adulthood

Watch: Biden explains why he wants to eliminate every lead pipe in America

“It is important that we focus on things that change people’s lives,” said President Joe Biden while in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week as he focused on the effects of lead pipes in the nation’s antiquated infrastructure system. Lead pipe remediation was a campaign promise that took three years to implement

Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born via cesarean section on Sept. 29, 2023. The brothers — who shared part of their sternum, diaphragm, abdominal wall and

How to Ask For A Raise: Essential Strategies And Tips

A recent study conducted by Payscale found that only 37% of employees have ever asked for a raise. The main reason? Fear of rejection or discomfort with discussing money. When feelings like these cloud our sense of self-worth, we might undervalue what we earn. But asking for a raise is

Should You Buy Gold and Platinum Bars From Costco?

Amid the unstable economic climate, Costco has diversified its product lineup, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase gold and platinum bars in addition to groceries and household items. And if the latest estimated sales figures are an accurate predictor, it seems the demand for these precious metals could soar even

Oprah Winfrey: Life, influence and legacy

It’s hard to estimate the influence Oprah Winfrey has had on global culture in a few thousand words. Depending on your age, you might already understand her role. She’s not just a television host — she’s a media proprietor and entrepreneur who rewrote the rulebook of what’s possible for African-American women