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Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than
Grief does weird things. For some, it leads to heartfelt tributes and quiet reflection. For Candace Owens, it has sparked a loud and controversial detour into conspiracy theories. The conservative commentator is under fire after using her YouTube channel to suggest that Charlie Kirk’s killing last week in Utah was
Lori Harvey spent years knowing something was wrong with her body, only to be told nothing was. “I’ve been so frustrated. I’ve been going to my gynecologist because I’ve just been feeling like something’s off in my body,” Harvey said on the “SheMD with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice
By Melesha Bailey September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a disease that affects millions of men and disproportionately impacts Black men. The urgency of this issue is underscored by the fact that black males face a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, being diagnosed at a later stage, and dying
By Rachel Munday Downtown Springfield is about to come alive with the sound of jazz. On Saturday, September 27, the Downtown Jazz Takeover will transform the city center into an all-day music experience, featuring performances across multiple stages and venues. From free concerts to a show at the Gillioz Center
President Donald Trump revived his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, setting up a political and legal battle in the Democratic-controlled city and state of Illinois. “I’m going to Chicago early,” Trump said at the White House on Tuesday as he left for the U.K. The president said
Sparks were flying during a hearing for the Senate Judiciary Committee between U.S. Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J., and FBI Director Kash Patel, which resulted in a testy shouting match. “I am not afraid of you!” Booker yelled as he and Patel clashed during a Tuesday hearing on the FBI director’s
Lil Nas X is receiving inpatient treatment after being arrested last month on multiple felony charges, his attorney confirmed Monday outside a Los Angeles courthouse. The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Montero Hill, did not appear at a pre-trial hearing on Sept. 15. Instead, his lawyers told the court
The 1863 photograph known as “The Scourged Back” shows an escaped enslaved man named Peter, his bare back marred by raised scars from repeated whippings. When the image was first published during the Civil War, it shocked the nation, offering undeniable proof of slavery’s brutality and helping to galvanize abolitionist
Damon “Dame” Dash is no stranger to confrontation. Whether it’s his larger-than-life bravado, decades-long beefs, or relentless pursuit of control, Dash has a knack for commanding attention. His latest appearance on “The Breakfast Club” was no exception. What started as a tense exchange with Charlamagne Tha God quickly spiraled into
Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than
Grief does weird things. For some, it leads to heartfelt tributes and quiet reflection. For Candace Owens, it has sparked a loud and controversial detour into conspiracy theories. The conservative commentator is under fire after using her YouTube channel to suggest that Charlie Kirk’s killing last week in Utah was
Lori Harvey spent years knowing something was wrong with her body, only to be told nothing was. “I’ve been so frustrated. I’ve been going to my gynecologist because I’ve just been feeling like something’s off in my body,” Harvey said on the “SheMD with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice
By Melesha Bailey September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a disease that affects millions of men and disproportionately impacts Black men. The urgency of this issue is underscored by the fact that black males face a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, being diagnosed at a later stage, and dying
By Rachel Munday Downtown Springfield is about to come alive with the sound of jazz. On Saturday, September 27, the Downtown Jazz Takeover will transform the city center into an all-day music experience, featuring performances across multiple stages and venues. From free concerts to a show at the Gillioz Center
President Donald Trump revived his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, setting up a political and legal battle in the Democratic-controlled city and state of Illinois. “I’m going to Chicago early,” Trump said at the White House on Tuesday as he left for the U.K. The president said
Sparks were flying during a hearing for the Senate Judiciary Committee between U.S. Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J., and FBI Director Kash Patel, which resulted in a testy shouting match. “I am not afraid of you!” Booker yelled as he and Patel clashed during a Tuesday hearing on the FBI director’s
Lil Nas X is receiving inpatient treatment after being arrested last month on multiple felony charges, his attorney confirmed Monday outside a Los Angeles courthouse. The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Montero Hill, did not appear at a pre-trial hearing on Sept. 15. Instead, his lawyers told the court
The 1863 photograph known as “The Scourged Back” shows an escaped enslaved man named Peter, his bare back marred by raised scars from repeated whippings. When the image was first published during the Civil War, it shocked the nation, offering undeniable proof of slavery’s brutality and helping to galvanize abolitionist
Damon “Dame” Dash is no stranger to confrontation. Whether it’s his larger-than-life bravado, decades-long beefs, or relentless pursuit of control, Dash has a knack for commanding attention. His latest appearance on “The Breakfast Club” was no exception. What started as a tense exchange with Charlamagne Tha God quickly spiraled into