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Girls STEM Academy Summer Program will include robotics, designing automated vehicles

The Girls STEM Academy Summer Program will be held July 6-29 in the John A. Peoples Science Building at Jackson State University. It will introduce teenagers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics and include short courses on robotics as well as programming and designing automated vehicles.

'It's an art form': Drag queen who performed at Diversity Breakfast pushes back on anti-drag legislation

Columbia's 2023 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration received pushback from both Columbia Public School parents and state legislators. Now, one of the drag performers at the breakfast is speaking out against legislation aimed to restrict drag shows in the state.

DeSantis signs controversial bill restricting certain LGBTQ topics in the classroom

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, approving the controversial measure that opponents have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.

A study shows that when a wife out-earns her husband, she downplays her income while he exaggerates his

The number of married women earning more money than their husbands has grown. But you won't hear them boasting about it. A new study finds that many spouses would prefer to keep that fact on the down-low. Researchers analyzed Census Bureau data and discovered that in heterosexual marriages where the wife out-earns her husband, both spouses misreport in census surveys how much they actually make.

High Blood Pressure Hits Urban Blacks Harder

If you are black and live in a city, you may be five times more likely to have extremely high blood pressure than the U.S. national average.

Ribociclib added to endocrine therapy extends survival in postmenopausal patients with metastatic breast cancer

A study led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed a significant overall survival benefit with ribociclib plus endocrine therapy for postmenopausal patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer. This is the first demonstration of a survival advantage with a front-line CDK4/6 inhibitor in postmenopausal patients with HR+/HER 2- advanced breast cancer.

More Relief: Westwood College To Have $1.5 billion In Student Debt Removed

After President Joe Biden announces the Student Loan Debit Plan that will erase up to $20,000 in student loans, students who attended the now-defunct Westwood College will have $1.5 Billion dollars removed from their accounts. The 79,000 students affected would have attended the school between January 1, 2002 through November 17, 2015, when it stopped enrolling new borrowers in advance of its 2016 closure.

Seaworld Welcomes Last Killer Whale

Historic Birth at San Antonio Park Marks New Era for SeaWorld Parks

SeaWorld is excited to announce the birth of the newest member of the SeaWorld family of killer whales. Takara, the 25-year-old matriarch of the orca pod, gave birth to the calf at 2:33 p.m. Central Time, April 19, 2017, at SeaWorld San Antonio. A team of veterinarians and animal care specialists witnessed the historic birth and are continuing to monitor Takara and her new baby 24-hours-a-day to help ensure a successful start.

Dust-covered solar panels mean NASA Mars lander's mission is coming to an end

The NASA InSight lander, which has been revealing the mysterious interior of Mars since 2018, is coming to an end. Due to a decreasing power supply, the mission will cease scientific operations by the end of late summer, said Kathya Zamora Garcia, InSight deputy project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, during a news conference Tuesday.

Groundbreaking procedure allows heart repairs to grow with children, new study shows

Owen Monroe was 18 days old when he made history, becoming the first person in the world to receive a partial heart transplant.

Doctors Still Divided On When Women Should Start Mammograms

Despite what the American Cancer Society and other health organizations advise, many doctors still recommend routine mammograms to screen for breast cancer in younger and older women, a new paper suggests. Experts are divided on whether more screenings are beneficial.

Cicely Tyson's radiant power

For Black women of a certain age, Cicely Tyson, who died this week, holds a very particular place as an artist.

Reynolds HCR 150 Press Release

HCR 150 relates to memorializing the 116th Congress to pass H.R. 40 establishing a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans. Your voices were heard and your concerns are being addressed. Filing this legislation is the next step in the fight. Please urge your representatives to support HCR 150.

COVID – How To Protect Yourself & Others – Prevention Acts from CDC-P

The CDC wants to ensure that everyone is aware that there are many ways your actions can help protect you as well as your family and community from the spread of Covid 19 and severe illness. Those prevention acts include:

Join Us at the 2023 Mapping Your Way to Homeownership Real Estate Summit

The Mapping Your Way to Homeownership Real Estate Summit has become an annual tradition for us, and this year's summit is set to be the most enriching and engaging one yet. Our primary goal with this event is to provide attendees with a holistic understanding of the home buying process. From the initial steps of preparation to the final stages of the buying transaction, along with insights into maintaining newly acquired homes, this summit is designed to be an immersive experience.

3 Ways For Couples To Discuss Money Without Getting Divorced

Numerous studies point to money as one of the leading causes of divorce. From different spending habits and financial goals to one spouse earning considerably more income than the other, money can be a polarizing issue in a marriage, straining it to the breaking point.

5 Things for Wednesday, April 26: Sanctuary Cities, Russia, Obamacare

A new study says saturated fats don't clog arteries. So go ahead and fry up that bacon guilt-free while you catch up on the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

6 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.

US task force recommends expanding high blood pressure screenings during pregnancy

Everyone who is pregnant should be screened for disorders such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia with blood pressure monitoring throughout the pregnancy, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended Tuesday.

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Five To Red River Boundary Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed William “Bill” Douglass and appointed Reginald B. “Reggie” Smith, Jr., David Bristol, Anthony Ricciardelli, and William “Willie” Steele to the Red River Boundary Commission for terms at the pleasure of the governor. Additionally, the Governor named Reginald B. “Reggie” Smith, Jr. chair of the commission. The Red River Boundary Commission is established to oversee the redrawing of the boundary between Texas and the State of Oklahoma in the Texoma area. The Commission shall confer and act jointly with representatives appointed on behalf of the State of Oklahoma.

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