ACT

Nov 07 2024POLITICS

The Morning After: Black Women Business Leaders Reflect on Election Outcome

Pinky Cole, a successful vegan food entrepreneur, woke up feeling drained after the presidential election results. She had built her business from scratch in just a few years, but today, she felt emotionally exhausted. "I'm sad, " she shared with ESSENCE. This election, she said, affected her differ

reading time less than a minute
Nov 07 2024BUSINESS

2025 Could Be Big for Mergers if Trump Returns

Imagine if Donald Trump becomes the U. S. president again next year. Experts think this could lead to a big wave of companies joining up, especially in the media and tech worlds. Why? Because Trump is likely to change leaders at important government agencies. These leaders might let companies merge

reading time less than a minute
Nov 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities React to Election Surprise: What They Had to Say

When the news broke that Donald Trump had won over Vice President Kamala Harris, many celebrities in Black Hollywood didn't hold back their feelings. Cardi B, who supported Harris, shared her disappointment on Instagram. "I hate y'all bad, " she said, expressing how angry and sad she felt. Kerry Was

reading time less than a minute
Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Health Changes Likely with Trump's Second Term

Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House could bring significant shifts in healthcare policies, potentially scaling back public insurance programs and increasing the uninsured rate. Key changes might involve rolling back protections from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), imposing Medic

reading time less than a minute
Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Health Apps on Campus: A Snapshot at Debre Markos University

In 2022, smartphones became like extra limbs for young people, especially university students. At Debre Markos University in Ethiopia, health science students were no exception. They were exploring mobile health apps, tools designed to help manage health better, anytime and anywhere. This was differ

reading time less than a minute
Nov 06 2024SPORTS

Unraveling Sports Actions: A Video Recognition Journey

Understanding human movements often starts with recognizing actions from videos. Unlike images, videos offer a wealth of information, helping to pinpoint exactly what's happening. Over the past decade, researchers have made significant strides in video action recognition by focusing on datasets, inn

reading time less than a minute
Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Santa's Security Chief Meets a Grinchy Tracker in 'Red One'

Get ready for a wild Christmas ride with 'Red One', a new action comedy from Amazon MGM Studios. In this twisting tale, Santa (J. K. Simmons) gets snatched just before Christmas Eve, and it's up to North Pole security chief Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson) to save the day. He teams up with a grumpy tra

reading time less than a minute
Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Europe Reacts to Trump's 2024 Win: Preparing for Storms Ahead

When Donald Trump secured his victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U. S. election, European officials found themselves in a familiar yet uneasy position. Despite months of preparation to shield their economies from potential trade disputes, the reality of a Trump presidency hit hard. Many EU leade

reading time less than a minute
Nov 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Speak Out After Trump Wins 2024 Election

The results of the 2024 U. S. presidential election were announced last Wednesday, with Donald Trump emerging as the new president. This win was surprising to many, given the chaotic election day and the close races in key states. Many celebrities had previously expressed their support for Democrati

reading time less than a minute
Nov 06 2024SPORTS

Detroit Lions: Za'Darius Smith Trade Impact on Depth Chart and Scheme

The Detroit Lions have struck a smart deal, acquiring defensive end Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns. This move happened after Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson got injured during Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. The transaction was what insiders like ESPN’s Adam Schefter called a “long time coming

reading time less than a minute