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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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WATCH: Taraji P. Henson Talks Tyler Perry’s New Movie ‘Straw’
06-06-2025
Taraji P. Henson talks suffering in silence, motherhood, Black sisterhood, and the need for more compassion and empathy. The post WATCH: Taraji P. Henson Talks Tyler Perry’s New Movie ‘Straw’ appeared first on Essence.
Read moreCiara Drops ‘Ecstasy’ Remix Featuring Teyana Taylor And Normani
06-06-2025
There’s something deeply nostalgic about a great remix. The kind that slows time, flips the mood, and gives you permission to feel something new—even in a song you thought you […] The post Ciara Drops ‘Ecstasy’ Remix Featuring Teyana Taylor And...
Read moreTaraji P. Henson And Teyana Taylor Dominated The Red Carpet At NYC “Straw” Premiere
06-06-2025
Subtle fashion moments won’t do for Taraji P. Henson and Teyana Taylor, one of ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood honorees. For the New York City premiere of Tyler Perry’s latest […] The post Taraji P. Henson And Teyana Taylor Dominated The...
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Aaron Rodgers to sign with Pittsburgh Steelers: Here's what fantasy football managers should expect
06-06-2025
At long last, the move we’ve been talking about in theory has finally become a reality as Aaron Rodgers will be signing a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers and report to their minicamp. The Steelers now have a starting quarterback...
Read moreDespite Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Allen Lazard may prefer staying with the Jets
06-06-2025
The Steelers have not yet replaced receiver George Pickens. Jets receiver Allen Lazard is "in play" to be acquired via trade, now that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed to terms.But there's an important question to consider before automatically reuniting Rodgers...
Read moreJim Schwartz: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will still have a big presence this year
06-06-2025
The Browns announced linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will not play in 2025 after suffering a neck injury midway through the 2024 season. But the franchise will still have him around during the coming season, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz told reporters this...
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Jury deliberations to resume in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial
06-06-2025
Jurors will resume deliberating in Harvey Weinstein’s New York sex crimes retrial after the ending their first day without reaching a verdict
Read moreJury awards California prosecutor $3 million after she says she was forced out of her…
06-06-2025
A jury in California has awarded more than $3 million in damages to a former Orange County prosecutor who alleged the county's district attorney targeted...
Read moreGlobal LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety
06-06-2025
Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns about or decided to skip the World Pride gathering going on in Washington due to anxieties about safety, border...
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Job growth continued to slow in May amid economic uncertainty
06-06-2025
The Labor Department reported that the U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, as employers slowed the pace of hiring amid uncertainty over economic conditions...
Read moreGoodyear marks 100th anniversary of blimp history with special flights
06-06-2025
Goodyear marked the 100th anniversary of its Goodyear Blimp this week with special flights over the Ohio city that’s home to the tiremaker’s headquarters.
Read moreMusk swiftly backpedals after declaring amid Trump feud that SpaceX will start decommissioning Dragon
06-06-2025
Elon Musk swiftly reversed course on Thursday after declaring that SpaceX would start "decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately."
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Alabama officials recommend locking food stamp cards to prevent out-of-state fraud
06-06-2025
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is recommending that all EBT cardholders utilize the new Lock/Unlock feature on the ConnectEBT app and website, especially the “Lock Card Everywhere” option which will help block out of state fraud.
Read moreTrump: ‘I’m not even thinking about Elon’
06-06-2025
President Trump and Elon Musk have ended their previously close relationship, with Trump stating he won't be speaking to Musk for a while and Musk acknowledging he may be inclined to put their issues aside.
Read moreLive updates on Trump-Musk feud fallout: Trump seeks to talk jobs and move on
06-06-2025
President Trump is seeking to move on from his ugly public feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk after their alliance burned up in a flurry of insults on Thursday. Trump on Friday said he did not want to talk with Musk...
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