As Election Day approached, famous faces like Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, and Jon Bon Jovi showed up to support Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Pennsylvania was buzzing with star power, with Harris' rally in Pittsburgh featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Katy Perry, and Andra Day, while her Philad
Imagine you're a professional hockey player. You're at the top of your game, and you're looking at a contract with the Boston Bruins. But wait, there's a catch. In Massachusetts, players have to pay a hefty income tax. This might make you think twice, right? A business group called Mass Opportunity
Every holiday season, Oprah shares her highly anticipated list of 'Favorite Things. ' Most items are luxurious and not cheap. This year, a Minnesota company made the list for the 8th time! Softies, a family-owned business from Edina, started small in 2005. Their cozy lounge sets caught Oprah's eye
As November nears, it's a prime time for Black professionals to make big career moves. With companies preparing for 2025, these seven top-notch conferences offer chances to learn, connect, and shine. Let's start with Houston's AfroTech Conference (Nov 13-16). This is the largest Black tech gatherin
Imagine transforming your typical winter walk into a magical adventure. Two parks near the Twin Cities are doing just that with their "Trails By Candlelight" events. Up first is Thompson County Park in West St. Paul on January 24, 2025. Then, on February 7, head over to Spring Lake Park Reserve in H
Most people still use disposable batteries for devices like TV remotes and clocks. While convenient, they're not great for the environment. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been around for a while, but now there's a new option: batteries with built-in USB charging ports. This means you don't
For years, criminals have been roaming free, thanks to lenient deals and a lack of justice. How did we get here? A decade ago, billionaire George Soros started funding local district attorney campaigns, aiming to reshape the justice system. His goal? To make certain criminals have more rights than t
A SpaceX rocket took off from Florida on a Monday evening, carrying an unpiloted Dragon cargo ship. This ship is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) with essentials like food, supplies, and even some holiday treats for the crew. The launch happened from the historic Pad 39A at Kennedy Sp
A tragic incident unfolded in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, where a powerful Russian glide bomb struck a residential building, leading to a heartbreaking loss. The bomb, weighing 500 kilograms (1, 100 pounds), caused significant damage, with at least 35 people sustaining injuries. Among th
Have you heard about the boom in China's electric vehicle (EV) market? Analysts are buzzing about its growth and potential. Vincent Sun, an expert from Morningstar, said that China is leading the world in EV sales, with a huge jump to 8 million units sold by the end of September. That's almost half
