U.S. stocks are sinking Monday as investors pull away from the United States because of the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 was 1.2% lower in early trading and back to 15% below its record set two months ago. The

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 21, 2025 If so, food safety inspections would be outsourced to state and local authorities Budgetary plans for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reportedly may end most routine food safety inspections. However, the agency has denied these reports. According to CBS News, multiple

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 21, 2025 ‘Sinners’ brought in the most money in the opening weekend for an original movie since Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ in 2019 Sinners, the latest Michael B. Jordan/Ryan Coogler collaboration, dethroned A Minecraft Movie as the weekend box office champ.  According to Variety, the critically

Moments after Daniris Espinal walked into her new apartment in Brooklyn, she prayed. In ensuing nights, she would awaken and touch the walls for reassurance — finding in them a relief that turned to tears over her morning coffee. Those walls were possible through a federal program that pays rent

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 21, 2025 As schools shut down DEI programs and offices to comply with federal anti-DEI demands, students of colors are being pushed to the sidelines College students of color have begun to notice the effects of DEI cutbacks as previous campus support initiatives fade away. Many

by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 21, 2025 CARICOM made a public call for reparations “to ensure that Europe is held to account.” The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has brought its call for reparations to the United Nations, urging accountability for historical injustices that continue to deeply affect the Black

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Farrell from

by Kandiss Edwards April 21, 2025 Students are seeking deeper engagement, leading to an exodus from online learning A growing number of U.S. college students are expressing a renewed preference for on-campus learning, according to EDUCAUSE’s 2025 Students and Technology Report. The report surveyed thousands of undergraduate students nationwide. Results

by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 21, 2025 Here’s a hint: it’s yellow A new study suggests that managing dietary potassium, particularly by consuming more bananas, may be a more effective strategy for lowering blood pressure than focusing solely on reducing sodium intake. The new research, published in the American Journal of Physiology–Renal Physiology, recommends

by Ahsan Washington April 20, 2025 This events aren’t just about sparking one up Coincidentally, 4/20 falls on Easter this year. So, Happy Resurrection Day to Christians and those who observe. For those who engage in smoking bud—Happy 420! This day isn’t just about sparking one up—it has evolved into