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Obamas and Clintons to hit the campaign trail for Harris in the final stretch
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will follow their DNC appearance with campaign stops for Kamala Harris' campaign. WASHINGTON — Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with former first lady Michelle Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, are preparing to lend their political star power to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign in the final stretch... Read more
Harris rides post-debate momentum into North Carolina with raucous rallies and large crowds
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Riding high on momentum two days after the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by a deafening crowd here Thursday, eager to see the Democratic nominee push to the next phase of her campaign. Harris told supporters it was time to turn the page from Donald Trump while again challenging the former president to a second debate, which she... Read more
Harris weaves her life story into a vision for America as she accepts Democratic nomination
Amid a cacophony of cheering Democrats and a canopy of red, white and blue balloons, Vice President Kamala Harris made history. The first woman elected vice president of the United States officially became the first Black and South Asian woman named a major-party presidential nominee, lifting Democrats’ hopes of defeating former President Donald Trump and keeping the White House for another... Read more
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Exclusive: NFL Star Xavier Legette Talks Viral Fame, Grill Life, And Why Raccoon Tastes Just…
07-01-2025
Xavier Legette knows his meats. The Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver has made headlines for his favorite foods, particularly his affinity for raccoon and squirrel, which he grew up hunting in […] The post Exclusive: NFL Star Xavier Legette Talks Viral Fame...
Read moreWATCH: The Isley Brothers in Their Own Words
07-01-2025
They open up about their untold stories, favorite songs, timeless style, and why their music still hits differently. The post WATCH: The Isley Brothers in Their Own Words appeared first on Essence.
Read moreHow Reggae Style Influences Fashion Today
07-01-2025
Reggae style has always been more than just a look. It’s an attitude and a subtle rebellion. You see it in the bold rasta palette: the deep reds, greens, and […] The post How Reggae Style Influences Fashion Today appeared first...
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Report: Fox and ESPN are reluctant to loan talent to Netflix for Christmas games
07-01-2025
As Netflix inches toward potentially acquiring a full package of games, some of the streamer's eventual competitors are reluctant to help the company produce quality content on Christmas.According to FrontOfficeSports.com, ESPN and Fox are reluctant to loan talent to Netflix...
Read moreJalen Ramsey will continue wearing No. 5 jersey in Pittsburgh
07-01-2025
New Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey will keep his preferred jersey number in Pittsburgh.Ramsey posted a picture on social media of his Steelers jersey, with the No. 5. That number previously belonged to cornerback D'Shawn Jamison, who will be fighting for...
Read moreDolphins trade for Darren Waller, who is coming out of retirement
07-01-2025
After trading Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh on Monday, Miami has taken an unexpected route to find a new tight end. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Dolphins are trading for Darren Waller, who is coming out of a one-year...
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Appeals court rules Alabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death
07-01-2025
A federal appeals court has ruled Alabama prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a man sentenced to death in 1990
Read moreJimmy Swaggart, televangelist toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
07-01-2025
Jimmy Swaggart, the televangelist whose multimillion-dollar ministry was crippled by his encounters with prostitutes, has died
Read moreFamily seeks body camera footage from fatal police shooting of Black teen in Alabama
07-01-2025
Family members of a Black teenager shot and killed by police in an Alabama suburb of Birmingham want to see the body camera footage of...
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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,211,469,351,821.31 as of…
07-01-2025
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by...
Read moreGrocery chain recalls chocolate treats due to undeclared allergen
07-01-2025
An undeclared milk allergen has prompted a recall of some lots of Wegmans semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils sent to stores in Washington, D.C., and eight states.
Read moreSALT deduction will do 'nothing for 90% of US taxpayers,' economists say
07-01-2025
The SALT deduction cap is proving to be a major sticking point between House and Senate Republicans. Experts say expanding the cap will largely benefit...
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Speaker Johnson: Inclement weather is ‘part of the problem’ for House votes on megabill
07-01-2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday inclement weather in Washington, D.C., is “part of the problem” House Republicans are grappling with as they look to fast-track their “big, beautiful bill” through the chamber this week. The House is scheduled to...
Read more73 percent of investors expect market volatility to persist through 2025: Gallup
07-01-2025
A majority of surveyed investors are expecting volatility in the stock market to persist through 2025, according to a new survey that was released on Tuesday. The new Gallup poll found that nearly 3 in 4 surveyed investors, 73 percent...
Read moreGillibrand apologizes to Mamdani over ‘jihad’ remark
07-01-2025
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has reportedly apologized to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over saying he had referred to “global jihad” in the past. A readout that Politico obtained said Mamdani and Gillibrand talked Monday night on a...
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