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Major Update in Fatal Car Crash Comes After Boxing Champ Anthony Joshua Is Released From Hospital

(Updated on 01/05/2026 @ 9:20 a.m. The driver allegedly responsible for the deadly crash has been formally charged by Nigerian police) Suggested Reading One week after British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a horrifc car crash that claimed two of his close friends’ lives, the driver of the vehicle is expected to face serious […]

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Here Are The Most Popular Slang Words Of 2025

Source: Mohd Azrin / Getty Slang words reigned supreme in 2025, with new terms flying left and right across the internet faster than ever before. Much of Generation Z’s slang continues to originate online—just not from the same corners of the web their parents frequent. According to an Unscramblerer spokesperson, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, gaming […]

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‘Meet The Moment’: Barack Obama Lays Out Strategy For Democrats To Fight Back Against Trump

Source: JEWEL SAMAD / Getty Former President Barack Obama delivered a message to Democrats on Dec. 14, speaking at a Los Angeles fundraiser hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) alongside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, urging the party to unify and “meet the moment” as it looks ahead to upcoming elections.  During his […]

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Calls For A Moratorium On New Data Centers Get Louder

Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The rapid growth and impact of massive data centers, especially for AI and cryptocurrency companies, this year has had big economic benefits, especially for construction and design […]

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Why Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run Has Thrown Texas Into Chaos

Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, instantly transforming what was expected to be a predictable race into one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 cycle. Announcing her candidacy on Monday—the final day of qualifying—Crockett used her trademark […]

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10 Gifts For The Intellectual Black Women In Your Life: 2025 Edition

Source: DjelicS / Getty Smart, soulful, stylish, and always evolving, the intellectual Black woman deserves gifts that honor her mind, nurture her creativity, and celebrate her brilliance. Whether she’s deep in literary theory, perfecting her self-care rituals, mastering her wellness goals, or exploring new tools to elevate her home and lifestyle, this guide brings thoughtful […]

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Weak Mileage Rules Put U.S. On The Road To An Automotive Jurassic Park

Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. The Trump administration’s plan to weaken U.S. fuel economy rules, claiming it will make new cars about $1,000 cheaper for consumers – presumably because automakers can use less sophisticated powertrains – ignores a […]

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The History Of Black Santa And Why Representation Matters

Early Black Santa Claus depictions were used to ridicule the Black community. Black Santa evolved into a powerful symbol of representation and pride. Black Santa Claus became a tool for civil rights activism in the 1960s. Source: chomplearn / Getty Black Santa has long occupied a complicated place in America’s holiday imagination. What many critics […]

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Timeline: The History Of The Montgomery Bus Boycott

1946: Women’s Political Council begins work to dismantle bus segregation. Dec 1, 1955: Rosa Parks’ arrest sparks the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Dec 20, 1956: Boycott ends after Supreme Court rules bus segregation unconstitutional. Source: Don Cravens / Getty Dec. 5, 1955, marks the anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, one of the most pivotal moments […]

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Gemini 3’s Success Means Google Is Back, Baby

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Getty Images Welcome back to The Prompt, When ChatGPT first amazed the world three years ago, Google was caught off guard, struggling to ship AI products that competed with OpenAI and Anthropic. But with the launch of Gemini 3, things have changed. It’s no longer an […]

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What Viola Fletcher’s Death Means For The Memory Of The Tulsa Race Massacre

Source: Anadolu / Getty Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher, one of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, died in Tulsa at 111. Her passing marks another profound loss in the ongoing fight for civil rights. For decades, Fletcher pushed tirelessly for restitution and acknowledgment of the horrific attack that destroyed a flourishing […]

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How Rev. Jesse Jackson Changed The Political Conversation In America

Source: Kris Connor / Getty Few figures in modern American history have left as deep and lasting a mark on the nation’s political and moral landscape as the Rev. Jesse Jackson. A minister, civil rights activist, and two-time presidential candidate, Jackson helped expand the national conversation on race, poverty, and equality. From the streets of […]

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Amazon To Cut 14K Jobs For AI: Here’s How To Adapt Before You’re Next

Source: Getty / Getty E-commerce giant Amazon is set to reduce its corporate workforce, cutting 14,000 roles, in the coming months, according to a letter published by the company’s SVP, Beth Galetti, on Oct. 28.   Amazon wants to speed up company productivity and double down on AI, Beth Galetti said.  Galetti wrote that the massive […]

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Target Cut DEI, Faced A Boycott, Now 1,800 Employees Are Out Of Work

Source: Erik McGregor / Getty Target announced Thursday that it will cut 1,800 corporate jobs as the retailer struggles to reignite growth after almost four years of slumping sales and ongoing protests tied to its rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. According to CNBC, the cuts were disclosed in a note from incoming […]

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Critics Slam Bishop Marvin Winans For Scolding Woman Over $1.2K Donation—But What Was The Money Actually For?

Source: Rick Diamond / Getty Perfecting Church Senior Pastor, Bishop Marvin Winans, is under fire after appearing to publicly shame a congregant over a donation amount during the church’s “Day of Giving” event on Oct. 19. In a viral clip shared Monday by Daily Loud, Bishop Winans can be seen correcting a church member who […]

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The Best Signs From The ‘No Kings’ Day Protests

Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty On Oct. 18, No Kings, one of the largest days of protest against the Trump administration’s policies, unfolded on Saturday, as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the United States. The marches centered on a unifying message: that President Trump is acting […]

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OpenAI Blocks MLK Deepfakes—Here’s Who They Should Ban Next

Source: Steve Christo – Corbis / Getty OpenAI recently announced that it is pausing the ability to generate MLK deepfakes on its video platform Sora, following a wave of public backlash over “disrespectful” AI-generated depictions of the civil rights leader. The company says the decision came after King’s estate and his daughter Bernice King formally […]

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What Happened To Victoria King? Family Seeks Answers After 6-Year-Old Girl Dies On Field Trip

Source: Photo courtesy of PEOPLE The family of 6-year-old Victoria King is searching for answers after she tragically died during a school field trip to a local farm in Georgia. Victoria was reportedly found “unresponsive” and later pronounced dead, but her loved ones say they still have no clear explanation of what led to the […]

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8 Barack Obama Quotes That Still Inspire Us Today

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty What are your favorite Barack Obama quotes? Barack Obama’s presidency marked a transformative era in American history, not just for the policies he pursued, but for the powerful words he used to inspire millions. As the first African American president, he embodied progress. Still, it was his ability to communicate […]

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9 Reasons Diversity Is Good For America

Source: Dragos Condrea / Getty On Oct.  5, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy, using the occasion to both praise military service and voice controversial views on diversity in America within the armed forces. Speaking at the Navy’s anniversary celebration in Norfolk, Virginia, Hegseth […]

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Explaining The Hatch Act: When Government Agencies Go Too Far In Political Messaging

Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty On Sept. 30, the nonprofit consumer advocacy group Public Citizen filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), alleging a Hatch Act violation, according to court documents obtained by CBS News. The federal law passed in 1939 […]

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Time Change: The History Of Daylight Savings Time

Source: Andrii Dodonov / Getty Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of moving clocks forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall to make better use of daylight during the warmer months. In 2025, DST starts March 9 and ends Nov. 2. But how did this peculiar time shift come to […]

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Hate Speech: Explaining The History Of The First Amendment

Source: The Washington Post / Getty Because of what happened yesterday with the Jimmy Kimmel show, let’s shine a light on hate speech and the history of the first amendment right. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a cornerstone of American democracy, enshrining key liberties that define the nation’s political and cultural […]

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Can Eating Breakfast Earlier Help You Live Longer?

Source: VioletaStoimenova / Getty Do you eat breakfast early or late? Is there really a best time to eat breakfast? It might seem like a small detail, but for older adults, the timing of that first meal could reveal important clues about overall health and even longevity. A new study has found that as people […]

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Why Is The Dominican Republic Seeing A Record Number Of Travelers In 2025?

Source: Aline In and Out Focus / Getty In 2025, the Dominican Republic achieved a historic milestone, witnessing an impressive 49% rise in visitor arrivals, setting a new record in the nation’s tourism industry, according to Travel and Tour World. Between January and August, the country welcomed over 8 million tourists, solidifying its status as […]

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Chagas Disease Is Spreading In The U.S—Here’s What’s Behind It

Source: Marcos del Mazo / Getty Chagas disease is an often-overlooked but potentially life-threatening illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. New warnings about Chagas disease are being issued by officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Once thought to be limited primarily to rural regions of Latin America, Chagas disease is […]

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The Most Compelling 9/11 Conspiracy Theories

Source: francois-roux / Getty UPDATED: Sept. 3, 2025, 6:30 P.M. Originally published September 2011 It’s been 21 years since 9/11, and still, many conspiracy theories linger around that horrific day. Even though some have been debunked, people still latch on to them. Some might argue that conspiracies have birthed a culture of false truths, creating […]

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Burn Survivor Denies Murder Charge: ‘These Hands Can’t Pull A Trigger’

Source: Photo Courtesy The Times and Democrat / Photo Courtesy The Times and Democrat Zaquan Shaquez Jamison, a 20-year-old from North Charleston, South Carolina, is facing serious charges—including murder and attempted murder—stemming from a deadly shooting in January. However, Jamison maintains he is innocent and physically incapable of committing the crime, citing his severe burn […]

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