Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper known for hits such as “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)”, has died at an Atlanta hospital at the age of 33.
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What we know so far about the victims of the Apalachee school shooting in Georgia
Colt Gray, a 14-year-old Georgia high school student, has been charged as an adult with using an assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers in the hallway outside his algebra classroom, while his father, Colin Gray, has been charged in connection with the shooting.
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Being Black in Germany has never been easy–elections in eastern states could make it harder still
In Germany, Black people, including migrants from Guinea, have been subjected to racist attacks, with the far-right Alternative for Germany party leading the polls in the state of Thuringia, where radical far-right forces have created an environment hostile to minorities.
Posted inBUSINESS
Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily work
Hotel workers in several cities have walked off the job in a dispute over demands for higher wages and a reversal of service and staffing cuts, with unionized housekeepers fighting to restore automatic daily room cleaning.
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrating the American worker, with origins dating back to the late 19th century, and is traditionally marked by barbecues, travel, and fashion, while recent years have seen a resurgence in labor activism and support.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is hitting the road to promote her new memoir, ‘Lovely One’
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is embarking on a nationwide tour to promote her new memoir, “Lovely One”, which traces her family’s rise from segregation to her confirmation as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court in one generation.
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A ‘side hustle’ can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way
Aspiring entrepreneurs can benefit from exploring a side hustle to test out a new business idea, but must be organized, aware of tax implications, and avoid burnout to ensure success.
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Vice-President Kamala Harris formally accepts presidential nomination on last night of 2024 DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris stood on the stage of the Democratic National Convention and formally accepted the nomination for president on Aug. 22. If elected into the role of president with her running mate, current Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris would be the first woman and the first person of Jamaican and Indian descent to […]
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What is ‘price gouging’ and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it?
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a ban on “price gouging” by food suppliers and grocery stores, as part of a broader agenda aimed at lowering the cost of housing, medicine, and food, in an attempt to tackle a clear vulnerability of the Biden-Harris administration.
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Eric Morrissette speaks on what’s next for the Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency has made adjustments to help all socially or economically disadvantaged businesses obtain financing and government contracts, despite a federal judge ruling that the agency must serve people regardless of race.
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Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken products
Perdue Foods has recalled more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders due to the discovery of metal wire embedded in some of the products.
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Jury convicts White Florida woman in fatal shooting of her Black neighbor
A White Florida woman was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black neighbor after a jury rejected her claims of self-defense, and faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing.