The New York Liberty women's basketball team is on the verge of making history. If they win the WNBA finals, Mayor Adams has promised them a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes. This would be a first for a women's sports team in New York City. The Liberty is leading the Minnesota Lynx 2-
Mitzi Gaynor, a beloved actor, singer, and dancer, has left us at the age of 93. She was known for her vibrant performances in classic Hollywood musicals like South Pacific and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber in Chicago, she rose to fame in the 195
Two big TV companies in Europe, Mediawan Rights and Studiocanal, are teaming up to bring a fresh new talent contest to screens worldwide. This isn't your ordinary show; it's all about finding the next great sports commentator. Produced by Canal+ and Black Dynamite Production, this show is called "Hi
Did you know that taking care of elderly or sick loved ones can cost a fortune? Just ask Sharon Zimmer from Wisconsin. She’s been caring for her husband, Chuck, who has Alzheimer's and dementia, since 2018. The costs are skyrocketing, and it's putting a big strain on families like hers. Sharon had t
Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's giants, just dropped some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Ted Pick, while chatting on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shared the good news. The company's earnings and revenue both beat experts' prediction
Amazon isn't just thinking about the future—it's investing in it. The tech giant is betting big on small modular reactors (SMRs), a new kind of nuclear power plant that's smaller and faster to build than traditional ones. In the early 2030s, if everything goes as planned, these SMRs could help power
South Carolina’s educational leaders have set an ambitious goal: by 2030, they want at least 75% of students to be at or above grade level in reading, writing, and math. The recent school report cards show that schools are making progress, but they still have a long way to go to hit this target. Th
In a much-needed win, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the New York Giants 17-7 on Sunday night. Quarterback Joe Burrow scored on a career-long 47-yard run early in the game, setting the tone for the Bengals' victory. The Bengals' defense, which has been heavily criticized, stepped up and delivered a
Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled a set of new proposals aimed at empowering Black men. This comes at a time when she is looking to bolster her support base, especially among Black men who might be reluctant to vote for her. Recent polls suggest she has room to grow her support among Bl
Last week, a handful of men involved in a massive cannabis theft ring pleaded guilty in Santa Cruz County. The case, dubbed "Operation Sticky Fingers" by the California Attorney General's Office, saw 24 people charged across nine counties. Over nine months, these individuals were accused of breaking
