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In these 22 states, you need a six-figure income to afford a typical home, analysis finds

Buying an affordable home in the United States has gotten a lot harder for many people since 2020.

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Global Superstar Brandy Norwood Collaborates with Stella Rosa Brandy to Celebrate Success with Exclusive Tasting Event

Brandy Norwood partners with Stella Rosa Brandy for an exclusive tasting event celebrating their premium imported brandy.

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The symbolism in Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album has fans talking

Beyoncé knows how to get people talking, and her new album “Cowboy Carter,” had tongues wagging long before its release date on March 29. With star power as ubiquitous as hers, every little detail of a new work is going to be embraced and dissected, especially since Beyoncé is also known for serving up enticingly intertextual visuals alongside her music.

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Why some clouds vanish during solar eclipses

It’s midday, and the sun is high in the sky, a natural cyan canvas peppered with puffy, cauliflower-shaped clouds. With little warning, the clouds cluttering the horizon start to vanish before your eyes. Not long after, the world begins to darken, as the golden orb that sustains life on Earth swiftly disappears from view.

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Kansas City: New city office creates more language access

In May, a new office will start breaking language barriers for people in Kansas City. It’s called the ‘Office for Language Access’.

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‘So much joy’: Art Spark! offers art programs for people with memory loss

A new program at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) invokes thoughts of creativity, while making waves in the Alzheimer’s and dementia community.

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals rate cuts aren’t imminent

The Federal Reserve has been keen on paying attention to investors’ expectations on interest rates. But the Fed is prepared to ignore Wall Street’s hope for a rate cut in June if it feels the economy isn’t ready yet.

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People seeking employment at RNC asked if they believe 2020 election was stolen

People seeking employment at the Republican National Committee have been asked in recent job interviews whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen, according to two sources familiar with the questioning.

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Global disaster unfolds on bridge over river in Baltimore

When it opened 47 years and six days ago on “a spectacularly clear” March morning, the steel-arched Francis Scott Key Bridge was hailed as an engineering wonder offering “some of the most spectacular vistas in Maryland.”

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Europe in ‘pre-war era’ - warns Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, cites Russia’s threat

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Europe is in a “pre-war era” but still has a “long way to go” before its ready to confront the threat posed by Russia.

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He killed man 26 years ago in Missouri; husband secretly worked with investigators to get confession

On the surface, Timothy Stephenson had an enviable life. He was married to a doctor, and they lived in a $2 million home with their twin daughters in a quiet suburb east of San Francisco.

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They met hiking Machu Picchu; didn’t swap details; never expected to meet again - did not work out that way

There’s a photograph of Laura and Adrian on the day they met. It’s a group shot, taken on the outset of an Inca Trail trek in the autumn of 2010.

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Revving Up for Success: Celebrating 20 Years of V-Series Fandom

Buckle up, Houston! As we mark the 20th Anniversary of V-Series, it's time to honor the passionate enthusiasts who have made this journey unforgettable. From the roar of the engine to the thrill of the race, discover the heart and soul of V-Series fandom that fuels our excitement.

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Misty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet dancers

Misty Copeland has grown used to having the spotlight on her at center stage.

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The Christian reaction to Trump’s Bible endorsement goes deeper than you think

Former President Donald Trump is officially selling a patriotic copy of the Christian Bible themed to Lee Greenwood’s famous song, “God Bless the USA.”

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First OTC birth control pill in the US now available in some stores

For the first time, women in the US can walk into a store and buy a supply of birth control pills right off the shelf, without the need for a prescription or health insurance.

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‘I knew I could be killed’: This cash van guard is just one of South Africa’s crime wave victims

For South Africans, normality is a sliding scale. Record electricity blackouts and sustained water outages have crushed businesses, and caused havoc in hospitals and schools nationwide. It’s common to see car-sized potholes in the suburbs of Johannesburg as workmen weld burst pipes. Traffic light outages are a daily occurrence.

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Sweet 16: How to watch and everything you need to know about the men’s and women’s tournaments

68 teams begin March Madness on both the men’s and women’s brackets. But now, it’s down to just 16 on each side.