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
Written By Lexx Thornton In a significant procedural move that bypasses traditional leadership control, a discharge petition aimed at forcing a vote on the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein has secured the necessary 218 signatures in the U.S. House of Representatives. The successful petition is a rare demonstration of bipartisan muscle, utilizing a
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Written by Lexx Thornton Luxury conglomerate LVMH is reportedly exploring the sale of its 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, the successful cosmetics brand it co-owns with singer and entrepreneur Rihanna. LVMH is currently working with investment bank Evercore to explore the sale of its half of the company. The process is confidential, according to four
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Written By Lexx Thornton Denny’s, the iconic breakfast chain known for its Grand Slam Breakfast, is being taken private in a $620 million deal orchestrated by a group of investors. The agreement, announced Monday, will see the company acquired by a consortium including private equity firm TriArtisan Capital Advisors, investment firm Treville Capital, and a
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Written By Lexx Thornton The fast-food chain Wendy’s has announced plans for a significant number of restaurant closures, just one year after already shuttering 140 locations. During a quarterly earnings call on Friday, Interim CEO Ken Cook told investors the company plans to close a “mid single-digit percentage” of its approximately 6,000 stores nationwide. This
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Written By Lexx Thornton A bill currently moving through the Florida House (HB 127) seeks to make cursive handwriting mandatory for public elementary school students from grades two through five. If passed, the bill would require students to be actively taught cursive writing and, critically, would mandate that they be tested for proficiency by the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry, 56, has stepped forward to combat food insecurity resulting from the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the longest in U.S. history. Perry has donated nearly $1.4 million to several organizations to support families facing the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The need
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Written By Lexx Thornton The 250 Forward Project is being launched this week to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This landmark law expanded access to higher education for millions of Americans. The 250 Forward Project debuts this week at the National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP)
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Written By Lexx Thornton In an era defined by the dizzying acceleration of artificial intelligence, the United States military finds itself wrestling with the role of powerful, consumer-grade tools like ChatGPT in its command structure. The debate reached a flashpoint when Major General William “Hank” Taylor, the Commanding General of the 8th Field Army in
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Written By Lexx Thornton Former First Lady Michelle Obama is set to dominate the publishing world once again with her latest release, The Look, which traces her style evolution from her early public life to her post-White House era. The anticipation is immense, with the book widely expected to replicate the historic success of her
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Written By Lexx Thornton Michael Jackson, the late King of Pop, continues to reign over the financial charts, leading Forbes’ annual ranking of the highest-paid deceased celebrities. Jackson secured the top spot for the third consecutive year—and the 13th time overall—with an estimated pretax earnings of $105 million over the past year. Since his death
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