A White author calculated just how much racism has benefited her. Here’s what she found
Exactly how much has racism benefited White Americans? Journalist and author Tracie McMillan did the math: The advantages she’s gotten over her life from being White, she estimates, amount to $371,934.30.
After rocky start, Kamala Harris emerges as the Biden campaign’s lead prosecutor on top issues
Kamala Harris hadn’t even started building up to her ending when the crowd in Las Vegas — more fired up than any poll would suggest — started chanting, “Four more years!” But she made sure everyone heard the line she’s come up with: “Trump abortion bans.”
Higher Dimension Church Hosts Anthony O'Neal at "The Finance Workshop" to Conclude Financial Literacy Month
As Financial Literacy Month draws to a close, Higher Dimension Church is set to conclude its series of events with a notable gathering. "The Finance Workshop," featuring the acclaimed financial expert Anthony O'Neal, will take place this Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 9800 Club Creek Drive, Houston.
The Mona Lisa rapping? New Microsoft AI animates faces from photos
The Mona Lisa can now do more than smile, thanks to new artificial intelligence technology from Microsoft. Last week, Microsoft researchers detailed a new AI model they’ve developed that can take a still image of a face and an audio clip of someone speaking and automatically create a realistic looking video of that person speaking. The videos — which can be made from photorealistic faces, as well as cartoons or artwork — are complete with compelling lip syncing and natural face and head movements.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inductees are…
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 class of inductees. In the performer category, this year’s inductees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest.
Mother of Chicago child with measles: It was ‘one of the scarier moments of my life’
When Jessica Coletti’s 3-year-old son Vincent lost his usual pep last month, she worried that something was really wrong.
Rice University Spearheads Educational Revolution with OpenStax Research Collaboration
Rice University has embarked on a revolutionary journey to reshape the landscape of educational research with the introduction of a colossal nationwide collaboration hosted by OpenStax. This initiative is set to transform how learning is understood and applied across the educational spectrum. An insightful news conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. CST, in the innovative corridors of Rice's Ion hub, welcoming the dawn of a new educational era.
Coachella 2024: The most stand-out celebrity stage looks
s the dust settles on Coachella for another year, it’s clear the most memorable fashion moments happened on stage. Musicians upped the ante in high-octane performance-wear, from Doja Cat’s head-to-toe human hair ensemble, courtesy of costume designer Charlie Le Mindu, to Grimes dressed in Dion Lee. The artist looked nothing short of commanding while poised atop a hydraulic stage lift wearing a custom Nikita Replyanski helmet to complete the look.
Express files for bankruptcy; closing more than 100 stores
Trendy fashion retailer Express Inc. has filed for bankruptcy after consistently struggling with continued missteps hat will strengthen our financial position and enable Express to continue advancing our business initiatives.
Caitlin Clark will reportedly sign a sneaker deal with Nike
Caitlin Clark is reportedly set to wear her own signature Nike sneaker in the WNBA.
Suspect in custody after break-in at home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, police say
A 29-year-old suspect is in custody after the official residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was broken into Sunday morning while she was home, police and her spokesperson said. Ephraim Matthew Hunter, of Los Angeles, faces a burglary charge in the incident, Los Angeles police said on X. He’s being held in lieu of a $100,000 bail, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department records that do not list his next court date.
Forget sharks and bears – it’s deer that you should worry about hurting you
Retired public relations professional Bonnie Sashin and her husband had just spent a nice Thanksgiving visit and meal with family at her stepson’s suburban home in the Connecticut city of Fairfield, a charming burg of about 61,000 on Long Island Sound.
‘Magical’ moment as surfer shares wave with pod of dolphins as she wins first world championship tour event
Gabriela Bryan won her first world championship tour event at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro on Sunday and in a “magical” moment in the final, the Hawaiian surfer shared a wave with a pod of dolphins.
The Passover seder meal: horseradish, wine, and unleavened bread
Seder means “order” in Hebrew, and that should be the first clue that this traditional Passover meal has very special significance. Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is an annual holiday marking the story from the Book of Exodus when the Jews, led by Moses, fled captivity in Egypt.
Israeli military intelligence chief quits over Hamas-led October 7 attacks
The Israeli military intelligence chief has resigned over his “leadership responsibility” for the Hamas-led October 7 attacks into southern Israel, which led to the killing of 1,200 people and another 250 kidnapped.
Nearly 300 bodies found in mass grave at Gaza hospital, says Gaza Civil Defense
A mass grave with nearly 300 bodies has been uncovered at a hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, Gaza Civil Defense workers said Monday, following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the area earlier this month.
3 desserts you should have on your table this Passover
If you’re looking for something to sweeten your dinner table this Passover, Jewish dietitian and chef Micah Siva has a few ideas for you.
At least 45 pro-Palestinian protesters are arrested at Yale University as rallies spread to more campuses Monday
Yale University police arrested dozens of protesters after they allegedly refused orders to leave the scene of a pro-Palestinian, pro-divestment protest Monday, Connecticut police said.
‘Students are scared.’ Columbia crisis spirals as tensions simmer and protests continue
The turmoil at Columbia University ramped up on Monday as simmering tensions on campus halted in-person classes and officials scrambled to ease security fears. The Ivy League school has become the epicenter of unrest on US college campuses, turmoil that spread to Yale University, where dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Monday.
Can this ocean-based carbon plant help save the world? Some scientists are raising red flags
On a slice of the ocean front in west Singapore, a startup is building a plant to turn carbon dioxide from air and seawater into the same material as seashells, in a process that will also produce “green” hydrogen — a much-hyped clean fuel.
