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Kwanzaa celebrations happening around the country this weekend

After themed bar crawls, special performances, and other festivities kicked Kwanzaa off around the country on Thursday, the festivities continue this weekend. Events celebrating the seven-day-long celebration of African heritage and Black culture, which started on Thursday, Dec. 26, are happening around the country, including major cities like Detroit, New

Will Smith: From rap star to Hollywood icon

As a rapper, actor and producer, Will Smith is a genuine triple threat. From “Jazzy Jeff” to the “French Prince” to “Man in Black,” this Philly native has made a massive impact on American pop culture over the last three decades or so. He’s also one of the few actors

Stephen Curry: Revolutionizing basketball and inspiring a new generation

Key takeaways Stephen Curry grew up with an NBA sharpshooter as his dad, gaining early exposure to the game. Dell played in the NBA for 16 seasons, giving Stephen a front-row seat to professional basketball. The Golden State Warriors selected Stephen Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009

The truth about holiday spirits

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, yet it is also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Some people will experience adverse consequences that range from

Do you have ‘resting gift face’ this holiday?

Over half of Americans have needed to use their “resting gift face” (RGF) during the holidays — masking their disappointment with a poorly presented gift. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate winter holidays looked at the phenomenon of “resting gift face” or RGF, which is the expression someone

Navigating holiday stress (and political arguments) this Christmas

A recent report from the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals Americans’ political fears are adding to existing holiday pressures, creating the perfect storm of stress for millions this holiday season. In the report, 68% of Americans say the U.S. presidential election was a significant source of life stress, adding to the already significant reduction

The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees

The Biden administration has finalized a rule limiting overdraft fees banks can charge, as part of the White House’s campaign to reduce junk fees that hit consumers on everyday purchases, including banking services. President Joe Biden had called the fees, which can be as high as $35, “exploitative,” while the