By Lexx Thornton As the group of Buddhist monks enters the heart of metro Atlanta, their 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” has transformed from a quiet pilgrimage into a massive community event. Here is more information on the monks’ journey, the story behind
By Lexx Thornton As the group of Buddhist monks enters the heart of metro Atlanta, their 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” has transformed from a quiet pilgrimage into a massive community event. Here is more information on the monks’ journey, the story behind their rescue dog, Aloka, and the tragic incident that has made their arrival
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Written By Lexx Thornton At one of the busiest corners in Kansas City’s Westport entertainment district, local civil rights leaders stood this week with two men who’ve launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Westport Community Improvement District and its members, claiming they were barred from owning a business in the district after revealing their
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By Lexx Thornton Charlamagne Tha God is scaling his media empire. The radio host, podcast executive, and entrepreneur has signed a five-year, $200 million deal with iHeartMedia.  According to a news release, the agreement keeps Charlamagne on “The Breakfast Club,” the long-running morning show syndicated across more than 100 iHeartMedia stations, while significantly expanding The
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By Aria Bendix  Instead of recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now officially advises women who test negative for the virus to consult health care providers about whether their babies should get their first doses within 24 hours of birth. The agency’s vaccine advisory committee —
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By: Andrew Limbong The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will now have a new name — the “Trump-Kennedy Center.” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the news on social media Thursday, saying that the board of the center voted unanimously for the change, “Because of the unbelievable work President Trump has
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By Lexx Thornton The proposed legislation would redefine U.S. citizenship as an exclusive status. Under the bill’s provisions, the United States would no longer recognize the validity of a second passport for its citizens.  Key provisions of the bill include: A “Choose One” Mandate: Existing dual citizens would have one year from the bill’s enactment
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Written by Lexx Thornton Drivers in Florida tempted to “borrow” a family member’s or friend’s disabled parking placard to snag a prime spot should be aware that the state treats this offense as a serious criminal matter, not just a simple parking ticket. Under Florida law, the fraudulent or unlawful display of a disabled parking
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Written by Lexx Thornton In time for Black History Month, the highly anticipated feature film, “The Black Genius,” is set to debut in February 2026. This cinematic journey is inspired by the incredible, yet often overlooked, true stories of pioneering Black inventors and innovators whose genius fundamentally shaped modern life. While the film is currently
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Written By Lexx Thornton A House Republican is mounting an effort to make it easier for women to keep and raise their babies after birth. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is unveiling a bill called the Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act that would ensure pregnant mothers get financial support from the father even before their child is
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By Lexx Thornton April Curley arrived at Google in 2014 with a clear mission: recruit talented Black students from college campuses across the country. But within months of starting her new role, she said that the tech giant began steering her toward lower-level positions and paying her less than her white peers. By 2020, she
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