Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas
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
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
Everyone's been buzzing about the Apple Watch's 10th anniversary, but did you know it's not quite here yet? Apple actually introduced the Watch back in 2014, but it wasn't available until 2015. So, the big 10 isn't until April! Apple didn't mention it in their September event, so what's the deal? W
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
Florida voters have spoken, and they've said "no" to both abortion rights and recreational marijuana legalization. This decision comes after a significant shift to the right in the state. The abortion measure aimed to protect rights until fetal viability, which is typically around 21 weeks. However,
Two years after the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, voters in ten states are casting ballots to protect or restrict abortion access. New York and Maryland are expected to affirm reproductive rights, while Florida’s measure might fail due to a high voter threshold. Arizona, Missouri, and other
In a surprising turn of events, businessman Bernie Moreno, a Colombian immigrant, has defeated long-time Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio. Moreno's victory marks a significant win for Republicans, aiming to regain control of the Senate. This change comes as Ohio has increasingly become a Rep
In a major election night, Republicans are close to securing a majority in the US Senate. They flipped seats in West Virginia and Ohio, where businessman Bernie Moreno won against long-term Senator Sherrod Brown. Gov. Jim Justice, known for his lively persona and pet bulldog, took West Virginia. Wit
It's official: Republicans have taken control of the Senate, CNN reports. With several races still undecided, the GOP now has 52 seats. This shift in power comes after a series of wins, including in West Virginia and Ohio. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice won the seat left vacant by Democrat-turne
