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 Good job, Mr. Milchik. You just made history. For his chilling performance as the hypnotic and unnervingly cheerful Seth Milchick in Apple TV+’s genre-defying drama “Severance,” Tramell Tillman won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series, becoming the first Black man ever to win in the category. It
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Written By Lexx Thornton Recently, 48 students walked through the doors of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, Ark., to become its inaugural class. Some came from neighboring cities, others from urban centers in Michigan and New York. Almost all had a choice in where they could become doctors, but took a
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Written By Lexx Thornton MSNBC has apologized and reportedly fired analyst Matthew Dowd over on-air comments he made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Multiple media outlets, including Deadline, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter, reported that the network had fired Dowd, whose comments sparked backlash after Kirk, a close political ally of
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Written By Lexx Thornton Colossal, the professional fundraiser behind some of today’s most dynamic cause-based competitions, has officially launched public voting for Youth Athlete of the Year. This nationwide campaign celebrates young athletes who lead with integrity, play with heart, and bring their best to every game, practice, and teammate. One exceptional athlete will earn
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Written By Lexx Thornton Sobering national test results show more high school seniors are struggling with math and reading than at any point in recent decades, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon calling out a “devastating trend” Tuesday. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) — commonly referred to as the Nation’s Report Card — showed
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Written by Lexx Thornton Twin brothers Xavior and Ilyaas Motley are making waves in the world of sports and innovation. These former Division 1 football players have launched something that could change the game — the first exo structure glove designed for sports, gaming, training, and more. The product is called ARMA Gloves, and it’s
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Written By Lexx Thornton The Los Angeles Police Department stopped providing special protection for former Vice President Kamala Harrison Saturday, days after the Brentwood resident had her Secret Service protection rescinded by President Donald Trump. After Trump ordered the Secret Service detail to be pulled as of Sept. 1, the California Highway Patrol moved to
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Written by Lexx Thornton Uber has gone old school by allowing customers to use green bills to pay for their fares. Cash fares were first introduced in March and are an available option via the Uber app in metros such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Jacksonville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa, as well as Dallas and
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Written By Lexx Thornton The Trump administration has picked Deputy Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Jim O’Neill to serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a day after the administration fired current Director Susan Monarez, officials told The Hill. Monarez is contesting her firing, though the White House
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Written By Lexx Thornton According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data published Wednesday, job openings in July fell to the lowest level in 10 months — 7.18 million from 7.36 million in June. Now, a new report by career website ResumeUp.AI suggests a whole bunch of those openings might not even be real. The
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