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During a Zoom conference that overwhelmed its virtual platform, 44,000 Black women collected $1.5 million for Kamala Harris in only three hours

Coordinator and strategist Jotaka Eaddy developed the #WinWithBlackWomen network, which on Sunday sponsored a Zoom call for Black women that drew 44,000 attendees and donated over $1.5 million for Kamala Harris’s recently announced presidential campaign, according to Bloomberg. Described as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley,” Eaddy is the owner and CEO of Full Circle […]

A US appeals court has blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to cancel student loans

On Thursday, a US federal appeals court stopped the administration of President Joe Biden from carrying out its proposal to reduce student loan debt. The Biden administration established the Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan earlier this year to lower the monthly installments for debtors of student loans; however, the Court of Appeals for […]

Kamala Harris is accused by the citizens of radioactive Treasure Island of concealing corruption

Former Treasure Island homeowners said Kamala Harris was complicit in the cover-up of fraud by lawmakers and businessmen who urged for the construction of million-dollar residences on the site of a former nuclear army training facility. The radioactive waste on the island and its concealment by politicians and government entities in charge of Californians’ well-being and […]

15 Things to Know Before Moving to Chicago 2024: From Deep-Dish to High-Rises

If the Windy City has been calling your name, you’ve likely wandered through its streets or admired its skyline from a distance. Maybe you’ve been captivated by the blues at a local venue or pictured yourself at a Cubs game. Whatever attracts you to Chicago, the city has a warm Midwestern welcome ready for you! […]

$1300 E-Bike Rebate Offered in Utah, Minnesota, and Oregon

A trio of cities in the United States are offering up to $1300 to residents who purchase an e-bike. This initiative is part of a broader scheme to encourage cleaner transportation and help the nation meet its Net Zero goals. Here are the details of where and how you can benefit. Salt Lake City in […]

7 Ways to Pay Off $100,000 in Student Loan Debt in Under 5 Years

When it comes to student loans, 7% of borrowers in the U.S. owe more than $100,000, accounting for one-third of the country’s total of $1.6 trillion. While student loan debt is often considered “good” debt due to its investment in higher education and potential tax benefits, the burden of large monthly payments can hinder other […]

Florida Man Arrested in 1999 Murder of Girlfriend Thanks to DNA Advancements

A 73-year-old Florida man has been arrested in connection with the brutal 1999 murder of his longtime girlfriend, Sherry Holtz, after advancements in DNA testing provided new evidence in the cold case. On December 4, 1999, a pedestrian discovered Holtz’s body in a wooded area behind an AAMCO transmission shop in Sanford. The individual immediately […]

A fresh caravan of hundreds of migrants makes its way from southern Mexico on foot toward the US border

On Sunday, thousands of migrants on foot departed Mexico’s southern border in the hope of reaching the border with the United States, representing about a dozen different countries. A few of the group members expressed their hope to reach the U.S. border ahead of the November elections, citing worry that Donald Trump, should he win, would […]

For most Florida Republicans, Senator Marco Rubio is the front-runner to become Secretary of State

We’ve all encountered the saying, “When a single door closes, another opens,” and for Florida Senator Marco Rubio, 53, the expression couldn’t apply more. He lost out on the opportunity to be chosen as the Republican presidential nominee in 2016 over 80 years ago. Recently, Marco Rubio was seen by many as a strong contender to […]

Governor Hochul unveiled a plan to convert a former jail into affordable housing

After being closed since 2012, an old prison in Manhattan may finally find new use. Governor Kathy Hochul revealed on Monday that the Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street might be transformed into 124 affordable rental apartments. Following Hochul’s request for offers to convert the 100,000-square-foot complex into sustainable and inexpensive housing in September 2023, […]