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Summer Programs Return to the Jackson State University College of Business
The Jackson State University College of Business welcomed high school and middle school students to campus for Uncovering the Possibilities of Accounting Careers (UPAC) and Financial Wellness Center summer programs in the month of June.
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Vice President Harris, Treasury Announce Billions for Black, Minority Businesses at Freedman’s Bank Forum
Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen headlined the annual Freedman’s Bank Forum on Tuesday, announcing $8.7 billion in federal funding for financial institutions serving minority and underserved small business owners.
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Colorado DA asking court to reduce 110-year sentence for trucker in fatal crash to 20-30 years
A Colorado district attorney is asking a judge to reduce the sentence for Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, a trucker convicted in an interstate wreck that killed four people, from 110 years to 20-30 years.
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Why the Trumpist election fraud conspiracy just won't die
The Arizona audit was emptier than Al Capone's vault. After months of promises from former President Donald Trump and others involved with the sham audit of votes in Maricopa County that the findings would show rampant fraud, it showed nothing of the sort. In fact, Joe Biden gained 99 votes in the audit, while Trump lost 261.
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Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter considered other targets, psychologist testifies
The Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter told a forensic psychologist who evaluated him that he had identified multiple targets to carry out the mass shooting of Jews, testimony at the killer’s death penalty trial revealed Thursday.
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Friendswood native trains next generation of U.S. Navy submariners
A Friendswood, Texas, native is training sailors to continue a 123-year tradition of service under the sea.
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Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted based on testimony from blind witness freed after 12 years in prison
A 30-year-old Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted of murder on the testimony of a blind witness walked out of the Cook County Jail this week as a free man.
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E!’s Black Pop: Celebrating The Power Of Black Culture - Premiering June 19th, 2023
In honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, E!’s Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture will be premiering on Monday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes showcasing Black excellence! Tune into the 4-part series executive produced by Stephen Curry and narrated by La La Anthony. This series will reveal how Black culture influenced and revolutionized music, television, sports, and film from the past to present d
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FDA greenlights a new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats during menopause.
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Gas is almost $1 cheaper than a year ago
Filling up at the pump might not be cheap. But gas prices are miles away from last summer's nightmare.
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Man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds faces a misdemeanor firearm charge
A man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds twice in a day this month has been charged with a misdemeanor count of carrying a firearm in a public building, records show.
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Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn's call for 'one religion' in the US garners swift condemnation
Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn's call for "one religion" in the US to win the battle of good versus evil has garnered sharp backlash from a range of critics.
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Door County, Wisconsin has a Season for you!
Not many destinations can give you the opportunity to enjoy all four seasons; however, not all destinations are Door County, Wisconsin. In northern Wisconsin is where you will find this one of kind oasis that encompasses all things that describes the word Vacation. Door County Peninsula and Washington Island is a traveler’s dream.
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Mielle Launches First Ad Campaign 'From One Queen to Another'
Dismantling Beauty Secret 'GateKeeping,' and Forging Sisterhood Through Award-Winning Textured Hair Products
Founder & CEO, Monique Rodriguez, and Brand Ambassador and Basketball Champion Angel Reese Featured ‘Passing the Crown’ as a Symbol of One Queen Recognizing Another
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Supports to Increase Reach of Mental Health Services and Professionals in Schools
The Biden-Harris Administration today is announcing a $2.6 million award to support mental health services and professionals in schools, further delivering on a key priority of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System will establish a national Mental Health Evaluation, Training, Research, and Innovation Center for Schools (METRICS) to increase support and offer new resources for schools nationwide on training mental health professionals and providing school-based mental health services. This award is made possible by the historic Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law on June 25, 2022.
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Family of unarmed Louisiana man shot and killed by police views video of incident
The family of an unarmed Black man who was shot and killed by a Shreveport, Louisiana, police officer was shown the police video of the incident Thursday morning, the family's attorney told CNN.
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Education and Civil Rights: Global Teaching Project’s Advanced STEM Access Program brings students to JSU for MLK weekend
Jackson State University and the Margaret Walker Center hosted approximately 200 high school students and educators from rural Mississippi during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday weekend as part of the Global Teaching Project’s Advanced STEM Access Program. The students, who are studying AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science at their schools, engaged in three days of rigorous academics, and explored civil rights history at the university and in the city of Jackson.
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Oahu homeowner recalls near miss with boulder that crashed into her Palolo home
A 65-year resident of Palolo, Caroline Sasaki said she has never heard of a boulder falling from the west side of the valley, until one plunged into her own home over the weekend.
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Ram reveals its electric truck and it looks just like the gas truck
Ram revealed the production version of its electric pickup in a Super Bowl commercial, and it turns out that it looks much like today's internal combustion powered Ram 1500 truck, instead of the futuristic concept unveiled just last month.
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Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds
Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid "significant" and "heartbreaking" declines in youth health and well-being overall, according to data published Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
