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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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EFOC 2025: Reclaiming Rest: The Black Woman’s Guide To Radical Self-Care
07-05-2025
What happens when your cup runs over, and you feel spent and overwhelmed? Unfortunately, too many Black women feel this way and aren’t able to express it to their loved […] The post EFOC 2025: Reclaiming Rest: The Black Woman’s Guide...
Read moreAri Lennox Served Body And Vocals At ESSENCE Fest Day 1 — And We’re Obsessed
07-05-2025
*Drops beignet* Ari Lennox took the Superlounge stage at the Superdome for the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, and sis looked fantastic. She showcased her taut arms and toned legs […] The post Ari Lennox Served Body And Vocals At ESSENCE...
Read moreThe ‘Change Room’ At The 2025 ESSENCE Festival Got Real About Black Women’s Experience With…
07-05-2025
One of the only constants in life is change, and no change is often met with greater confusion and a feeling of isolation than going through menopause. That’s why the […] The post The ‘Change Room’ At The 2025 ESSENCE Festival...
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Eagles are still waiting for their Super Bowl LIX rings
07-05-2025
For a team with aspirations to win a second Super Bowl in a row, it's important to turn the page on the first one. The Eagles are still waiting to do that.Nearly a month after the initial date for getting...
Read moreFormer NFL LB Bryan Braman fights rare form of brain cancer
07-05-2025
Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman is fighting a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, at the age of 38. Diagnosed in February, he has had multiple surgeries while undergoing treatment in Seattle.Via ESPN.com, a GoFundMe page has been created...
Read moreNFL Network's annual America's Game marathon continues to skip Jon Gruden, Rich Dalrymple episodes
07-04-2025
The ice has thawed between the Buccaneers and former coach Jon Gruden, who is back in the team's Ring of Honor. The ice remains solid between the league and Gruden.On America's birthday, NFL Network televises a marathon of the America's...
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A look at some of the deadliest floods in the U.S. in the last 25…
07-05-2025
Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the U.S. over the past few decades, according to the National Weather...
Read moreOPEC+ to boost oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August
07-05-2025
Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries say they will boost production by 548,000 barrels per day in August in a move...
Read moreTropical Storm Chantal forms off the coast of the Carolinas
07-05-2025
Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeast U.S. coast
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Trump says US 'pretty much' has deal for TikTok, talks with China to begin
07-05-2025
President Donald Trump claims the U.S. has "pretty much" reached a deal for the purchase of TikTok's U.S. assets, and negotiations with China are scheduled...
Read moreAtlanta Fed's Bostic warns tariff impacts could cause prolonged inflation
07-05-2025
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic warned that effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs could cause prolonged inflation rather than a one-time price spike.
Read moreMore luxury homebuyers paying with cash this year, report says
07-05-2025
Rich homebuyers are making more all-cash purchases of luxury homes this year, according to a recently-released report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate.
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Greene to introduce ‘weather modification’ bill
07-05-2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Saturday she plans to introduce a bill aimed at tackling “weather modification.” “I am introducing a bill that prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere for the express...
Read moreTropical storm warnings issued for Carolinas over Chantal
07-05-2025
Experts are warning of dangerous conditions hitting the Carolinas as Tropical Storm Chantal moves inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin tonight. Portions of Charleston, S.C., and Wilmington, N.C., will be hit with winds ranging...
Read moreBeshear on potential White House bid: ‘I’ll think about it after next year’
07-05-2025
Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) said he’ll consider a 2028 White House bid in an article published Friday while seething over the “big, beautiful bill” backed by Republicans in Congress. “Two years ago, I wouldn’t have considered [running for president]. But...
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