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The 3 Types Of Pain That Could Mean Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

By Derrick Lane As many as 60 million people – that’s 20 percent of Americans – deal with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a chronic condition that affects the lower gastrointestinal tract. It also causes the colon to be irritable and spastic, which causes the abdominal discomfort associated with changes in the consistency and/or frequency of […]

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The 2026 BET Awards posts highest ratings since 2019

The awards reported a 50% year-over-year growth in television impressions, as well as an increase in engagement rates across digital and social media platforms. By Nhari Djan The BET Awards came with a new energy this year, and its ratings reflect that with some of the highest engagement the event has seen in six years. The network reported

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Danny Glover reveals that he’s living with Alzheimer’s disease: ‘I don’t feel like it’s the end of my life’

The legendary actor and activist Danny Glover reveals he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023 and opens up about life now. By Kay Wicker Danny Glover has revealed he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for the past three years. On Wednesday, July 1, the 79-year-old actor, who turns 80 later this month, joined his

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Black travelers are leaving the group chat behind this summer as solo travel rises

BLK dating app releases the 2026 “BLK Summer Travel Report” detailing how and why Black travelers are venturing out.  By Kay Wicker Black travelers, once hard-pressed to get the trip out of the group chat, appear to be ditching the group trips and baecations altogether in favor of going it alone. Just in time for summer,

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Dems demand Trump ‘sign the damn bill’ as he reverses course on affordable housing legislation

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would help make homeownership more affordable, lower the cost of rent, and address other housing barriers. By Gerren Keith Gaynor President Donald Trump left Capitol Hill in a state of anger and confusion on Wednesday after abruptly refusing to sign a bipartisan housing bill that would help make homeownership more affordable,

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Barack & Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground prep animiated series with Disney as Netflix deal winds down

The series’ Journey’ is a music-driven, animated fantasy and is one of the first projects under Disney’s newly revamped Disney Kids & Family brand. By Brandon Caldwell When it launched in 2018, Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions focused on elevating diverse voices in entertainment. Signing a multi-project deal with Netflix, the company released several lauded films, including “Rustin,”

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‘A suite in his head’: Barack Obama speaks candidly on Trump’s ‘fascination’ with him and why he considers it ‘strange’

The former president was a guest on the ‘All The Smoke’ podcast and opened up about a range of subjects, from basketball to his rise from Hawaii to the presidency. By Brandon Caldwell In the near decade that he’s no longer occupied the White House, former President Barack Obama has been a near daily topic for his successor

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Muni Long opens up about lupus battle and life-saving double lung transplant after being given a week to live

“You need to make a choice. You can either go to hospice, or you can get these lungs,” the “Made For Me” singer recalled doctors telling her after receiving the life-threatening prognosis. By Jahaura Michelle Muni Long has been candid about her lupus journey, but the singer recently revealed how a serious health crisis had almost cost her

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‘She would be completely destroyed’: Oprah’s revelation about a heartbreaking Whitney Houston moment highlights an instance of protection and trust

The TV legend was the 2026 Cannes LionHeart recipient and used her acceptance speech to speak about her rise and how she often protected her interview subjects. By Brandon Caldwell In today’s social media climate, a video of a star having an unflattering moment would be everywhere. In the case of Oprah Winfrey and Whitney Houston, it was a

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