April 2025

New Drug Lepodisiran May Protect Millions from Heart Attacks and Strokes

Imagine a hidden danger lurking in your blood, silently increasing your risk of heart attack and stroke. For millions of people, this danger is real, and it’s called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Now, a promising new drug, lepodisiran, developed by Eli Lilly, is showing remarkable potential in tackling this little-known risk factor. Lp(a) is a complex particle

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6 Things Black People Should Stop Doing to Our Hair

For some, Black hair is an expression of identity and culture. It’s a representation of history and carries a deep emotional significance. Even though Black hair is a symbol of empowerment, resistance, and celebration, it has also been used as a tool of oppression. Historically, for some, Black hair has carried a profound symbolism. Different

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Trump Attacks Smithsonian’s Black History Museum, Says It Divides America

Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s latest executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution, accusing it of spreading “divisive” ideologies. His attack includes the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and his order pushes for a more traditional, unity-focused narrative, sparking criticism from historians and cultural advocates who fear this move will oversimplify

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Rapper 50 Cent Under Fire for Endorsing Republican-Sponsored Louisiana Amendment 2

Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent is being criticized for encouraging Louisiana voters to support Amendment 2, a Republican-led initiative that proposes changes to the state tax code. In a last-minute video shared through his G-Unity Foundation, he emphasized the amendment’s potential to bring jobs and economic growth to the state. However, voters in Louisiana overwhelmingly rejected

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National Urban League and DoorDash Expand the Virtual Financial Empowerment Center with New Mobile App

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – The National Urban League, in partnership with DoorDash, is proud to announce the expansion of the Virtual Financial Empowerment Center (VFEC) through the launch of the VFEC App in April 2025. Since its launch, the VFEC has offered personalized financial coaching and self-paced learning opportunities that equip individuals and

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Trump’s executive order targets price gouging at entertainment events

Entertainment By Allen Cone Entertainment News – UPI.com March 31 (UPI) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order on ticket prices in an effort to end price gouging where tickets on the resale market hit thousands of dollars for Taylor Swift concerts. In the executive order, the Federal Trade Commission was directed to

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Where can you enter and exit I-95 express lanes? What about the poles? Take a look

Traffic By Miami Herald Archives What’s with the rows of poles on Interstate 95? I-95 has designated places to enter and exit the express lanes in Broward and Miami-Dade. And the poles have a job to do, although some of them are just lying down on the job. Here’s what to know about the recently

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Tariff Gambit Bets Americans Will Swallow Higher Prices

Business By Alan Rappeport NYT News Service/Syndicate Stories Watch on YouTube WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are expected to raise the cost of cars, electronics, metals, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other products that American consumers and businesses buy from overseas. But Trump and his advisers are betting that they can sell an inflation-weary public on

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