Written by Lexx Thornton Eniola Shokunbi was in the fifth grade at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, Connecticut, when her teacher tasked the class with creating a solution to future pandemic issues that might arise in schools, Shoppe Black reports. Drawn to the need for better air quality due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eniola […]
By Phil Helsel Uncle Herschel is returning to the Cracker Barrel chair. After online outrage by conservatives who accused the country-themed restaurant chain of changing its values or going “woke” when it rolled out a new logo, the company said Tuesday that it was returning to its old branding. “We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for
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Written By Lexx Thornton Marylanders with student loans can get up to $5,000 in relief by applying for the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit for the 2025 tax season. Borrowers can apply for the tax credit through the Maryland Higher Education Commission through September 15. Most taxpayers who apply will get an average of
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Food is foundational to culture, it connects generations and brings people together. For American culture, that food is barbecue. Kingsford has been part of the barbecue culture for over a hundred years. To keep barbecue culture going strong, Kingsford has unveiled Pass The Tongs. It’s an initiative designed to highlight Black grilling traditions and empower
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Written By Lexx Thornton Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were sued on Tuesday by passengers who claimed they paid extra money to sit in “window” seats, only to find themselves placed in seats next to a blank wall. Proposed class actions were filed against United in the San Francisco federal court and against Delta
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Written By Lexx Thornton Target named an insider as its next chief executive officer on Wednesday, a decision that comes as the discount retailer tries to reverse a persistent sales malaise and to revive its reputation as the place to go for affordable but stylish products. Minneapolis-based Target said CEO Brian Cornell, who has led
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Written by Lexx Thornton Apple CEO Tim Cook waxed poetic about the arrival of some Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 16 last week, saying in a tweet that the intro of Writing Tools along with new cleanup features for photos and a more conversational version of its Siri
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Written By Lexx Thornton Procter & Gamble, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, is known for household-name brands like Tide, Dawn, and Olay. The multinational corporation, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, sells products in more than 180 countries and has a massive reach in categories ranging from cleaning supplies to personal care and baby
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Written By Lexx Thornton Japan’s Toyota Motor said on Thursday it expected a hit of nearly $10 billion from President Donald Trump’s tariffs on cars imported into the United States, the highest such estimate yet by any company, underscoring growing margin pressures. The world’s top-selling car maker also cut by 16% its forecast for full-year
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A Historic Beginning On August 1, 2025, Marva Johnson, J.D., MBA officially became the 13th president of Florida A&M University (FAMU). Her appointment made history as she became just the second woman to hold the top position at the university. Only weeks into her tenure, Johnson is already shaping her administration. She announced a new
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