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After the 2024 election, I made the decision to stop watching 24-hour news channels. It was one of the best New Year’s resolutions I’ve ever made, and I stuck to it—until one April evening. I came home to find my mother watching a political news show that used to be
The Springfield-Greene County Library District is excited to kick off the Summer Reading Program June 1 to August 9. Join us for reading challenges, boredom-busting activities, and events. A world of color awaits during the 2025 Summer Reading Program. We have vibrant programs and colorful performers with reading challenges for
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs are Instagram official and packing on the PDA. Exes and boat party scandals be damned. On Sunday, days after her ex Offset filed for spousal support, the 32-year-old rapper posted a series of steamy Instagram snaps of herself and the 31-year-old NFL player enjoying an
As President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Act, which includes sweeping tax and budget cuts including to Medicaid and SNAP, is under review in the U.S. Senate, there’s one obscure provision that would also give him and his administration more protection from consequences for violating court orders. The provision would
A true musical genius, Stevie Wonder has played a monumental role in music and its surrounding culture for over six decades. One of the biggest-selling Black musicians in history, this multi-talented singer, songwriter and instrumentalist has an undeniable influence on multiple genres today, including soul, pop and R&B. Whether you’re a huge
Patti LuPone has apologized for her controversial remarks regarding fellow Broadway giants Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis. On Saturday, May 31, the 76-year-old Broadway actress apologized after she received backlash, including an open letter by more than 500 within the Broadway community condemning her, for her recent remarks in an
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 2, 2025 50 Cent says he wants the President to know how Diddy allegedly feels about him before the potential pardon. 50 Cent will stop at nothing to make Sean “Diddy” Combs suffer as his beef with the disgraced media mogul continues on. The rapper recently
Coco Gauff might have earned her fifth consecutive trip to the French Open quarterfinals with a straight-set victory Monday, but she still is catching flak because she forgot to bring her rackets to a match earlier in the tournament. The No. 2-seeded Gauff, who won the 2023 U.S. Open and was the runner-up in Paris
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 2, 2025 Heavy overnight rain led to the concert to delay its start times by a few hours. The 2025 Roots Picnic left fans with a not-so-desirable experience. Attendees shared their own frustrations after overnight storms caused entry delays and long lines. While the Philadelphia-based event
Earlier this year, “Sinners” took the world by storm. Ryan Coogler’s horror film made a powerful box-office debut, not just scaring audiences but sparking important conversations around Black history, culture, and identity. Ultimately, after leaving viewers craving for more, many hoped the chilling story would evolve into a full-blown franchise.