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Howard University President Ben Vinson Will Suddenly Step Down as President on August 31
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President. Howard University President Ben Vinson Will Suddenly Step Down as President on August 31 By Lauren Burke In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President. Vinson’s departure comes... Read more
Trump’s Takeover of Smithsonian Targets Black History and Censors Presidential Truths
Washington D.C., USA - February 10, 2023: The National Museum of African American By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its takeover of the Smithsonian Institution, advancing an agenda that historians and civil rights leaders say is rooted in racism and political censorship. Under the guise of “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” Trump’s... Read more
Democratic Leader Jeffries Confronts Texas Map Overhaul – Will California Redraw in Response?
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries flew to Austin, Texas, today to address Texas redistricting. Republicans who control the legislature and the Governor’s Mansion in Texas are working to redraw the congressional district lines after President Trump stated that he thought that five more congressional seats could be created. “Donald Trump ordered Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans to race back to... Read more
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Boston Honors New Edition With Street Renaming And Citywide Celebration
09-04-2025
Boston paid tribute to one of its most influential musical groups on Saturday (Aug. 30) by declaring “New Edition Day” and renaming Roxbury street “New Edition Way.” The ceremony drew […] The post Boston Honors New Edition With Street Renaming And...
Read moreAlicia Keys And Her Family Enjoy Work And Play In Japan
09-04-2025
Travel is clearly a love language for Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and their children. The family recently went to Japan to indulge in both work and some leisure. The “Falling” […] The post Alicia Keys And Her Family Enjoy Work And...
Read morePepsi Is Coming For Your Tailgate This NFL Season
09-04-2025
The sound of tailgating for hours on end just got a whole lot more interesting (well, for me at least). This NFL season, Pepsi has tapped NFL stars Josh Allen […] The post Pepsi Is Coming For Your Tailgate This NFL...
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PFT's Week 1 2025 NFL picks: Florio vs. Simms
09-04-2025
We're back, baby.It's Florio vs. Simms. Picking every game. Straight up and against the spread.Here they are, starting with the first game of the season, to be played tonight in Philadelphia. As the Eagles, unbeknownst to coach Nick Sirianni, hang...
Read moreWhy Parsons deal makes Packers Super Bowl contenders
09-04-2025
NFL 2025 seasonDates: 4 September 2025 - 8 February 2026 BBC coverage: Live text coverage every Sunday on the BBC Sport website and app, and live radio commentary of selected games on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds...
Read moreFantasy Football Waiver Wire: 4 deep stashes to consider adding heading into Week 1
09-04-2025
Justin Boone identifies under-the-radar stashes to consider adding to your roster before they become top fantasy football waiver-wire pickups in future weeks.While the bar might move occasionally, the general focus is to search among the group of players who are...
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Police kill a man in a burning Georgia house, finding a woman dead and others…
09-04-2025
Police in an Atlanta suburb have shot and killed a man inside a burning house
Read moreEx-staffer sues California Assembly speaker, alleging retaliation for reporting bribery
09-04-2025
A former press secretary for California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas alleges in a lawsuit that she was retaliated against for reporting alleged bribery and other...
Read moreNovak Djokovic is 38 and bidding for a 25th Slam title. He faces Carlos Alcaraz…
09-04-2025
Novak Djokovic is 38 and trying to conquer a much younger man’s game as he heads into the U.S. Open semifinals
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Youngkin dismisses Polymarket traders as Spanberger dominates betting market
09-04-2025
From July to early September, the gap on Polymarket between Spanberger and Republican Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears has remained wide and stable.
Read moreIs there a fast-food price war looming?
09-04-2025
Fast-food giant McDonald's launches Extra Value Meals offering 15% discounts on meal bundles, which industry experts say could trigger competitor responses.
Read moreCracker Barrel execs earned failing grade for pay, performance from proxy advisory firm last year
09-04-2025
Cracker Barrel's executive leadership received a failing grade for pay and performance from proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis last year before the failed logo rebrand.
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The luckiest (and unluckiest) states to play Powerball in
09-04-2025
Some states have seen jackpot wins this year. Others haven't seen victory in two decades.
Read moreMusk meddling with Grok AI over perceived woke bias
09-04-2025
If one billionaire can pull the strings on an AI that millions of people use, what does that mean for the future of truth itself?
Read moreSocial media influencer Rolling Ray dies at 28
09-04-2025
Raymond Harper used his platform to advocate for people with disabilities and was a presence in social justice movements.
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