Each year America celebrates Black History Month to honor the historical achievements of the African-American community. What better way to celebrate than supporting organizations working to make racial equality a reality? Here are a few non-profits making positive impacts on the black community. Thurgood Marshall College Fund The Thurgood Marshall College Fund was established in
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It was a good week for Jeff Bezos: The world’s richest person got even richer. The Amazon founder and CEO added around $8 billion to his fortune Friday, as the company’s stock jumped up more than 7% to close above $2,000, compared to the previous day’s close at $1,870. On Thursday, Amazon reported earnings for
Continue Reading It’s not clear when the 737 Max will fly again, but “who will be willing to fly on the troubled jet?” is perhaps the bigger question. Airline officials are confident that passengers won’t shun the plane once the grounded jet is approved to fly again by regulators around the world. “I think we’re going to
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So much about the Super Bowl halftime show — co-headlined by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira — was more of a statement than a performance. That includes the fashion. Particularly, Lopez’s feather coat, a piece custom made by Versace, struck a note with viewers. The inside of the garment featured the Puerto Rican flag, while the
Continue Reading Anne Cox Chambers, who with her sister took over the family media conglomerate that became Cox Enterprises and once served as US ambassador to Belgium, died Friday at her Atlanta home at the age of 100, the company said. Chambers and her sister Barbara Cox Anthony in the 1970s became controlling owners of the newspaper,
Continue Reading Patrick Mahomes would not be denied a Super Bowl ring. The wait for the Kansas City Chiefs — and for their head coach — is finally over. A half century after winning their first Super Bowl, the Chiefs are champions once more, winning Super Bowl LIV in epic fashion at Hard Rock Stadium. Kansas City,
Continue Reading The British Academy Film Awards was a thrilling night of politically charged speeches, awkward gags and Rebel Wilson at her self-deprecating best. Here are the stand-out moments of this year’s ceremony. Hugh Grant’s Bridget Jones joke Fans of the “Bridget Jones” films were drenched in nostalgia when Hugh Grant slipped briefly back into his “Daniel
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Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs, who won their first Super Bowl title in 50 years last night. And condolences to everyone fighting off heartburn and a lack of sleep from watching the game. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. (You can also get “5 Things
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The Senate impeachment trial may be over after this week, but its legacy will have lasting consequences for American generations to come. And Donald Trump, only the third president to be impeached in US history, isn’t expected to apologize for any of it — as President Bill Clinton had after his own impeachment. So, where’s
Continue Reading Erika Benning’s heart was already racing as she prepared to be sworn in as the Irving Police Department’s newest officer, but what came next pushed the 42-year-old mother’s emotions over the edge. Her son, 21-year-old Army Sgt. Giovanni Pando, whom she hadn’t seen in over two years because he was stationed overseas, arrived at the
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Los Kansas City Chiefs ganan un Super Bowl con fiesta latina. Trump dará el martes el discurso del estado de la Unión. Hay más de 300 muertes por coronavirus, la mayoría en China. Además, Shakira relata el drama de cuando perdió su voz. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la
Continue Reading A newly discovered cannabis compound has been shown in the lab to potentially be 30 times more potent than THC, the most studied psychoactive compound in marijuana. Whether the new cannabinoid, named tetrahydrocannabiphorol, or THCP, will deliver 30 times the high of THC — or any high at all — is unclear. Italian scientists also
Continue Reading The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant during the team’s first game since the NBA legend died in a helicopter crash. During the memorial, renowned cellist Ben Hong played at center court as a video of the basketball legend appeared on the scoreboard. Here’s what Bryant said: Once upon a time there was
Continue Reading In the vast sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, a larger-than-life figure mixed with ordinary parishioners in the final hours of his storied life. Droplets of holy water shone on the forehead of one of the most recognizable faces in sports as he made his way through the chapel before the early
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Be it trying to become the all-time men’s grand slam leader or simply needing a spark in matches, Novak Djokovic said after winning a record eighth Australian Open title that his motivation comes from when times were tougher for the Serb and his family. Djokovic’s desire and quality could very well take him past closest
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Fasting. Time-restricted eating. Eating for five days, then fasting for two. Lately it appears everyone is interested in some sort of calorie-restricted diet to better their chances for a longer life with fewer chronic diseases. But what if you could get the same longevity benefits without having to eat less? New research shows limiting protein-rich
Continue Reading Joaquin Phoenix urged the film industry to dismantle a “system of oppression” in an acceptance speech at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday. Phoenix, who won the award for best leading actor for “Joker,” criticized the lack of diversity among the nominated creators and performers this awards season, saying the issue could no longer
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President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Jared Kushner told CNN that if Palestinians can’t meet certain conditions under the administration’s Middle East plan, then he doesn’t believe Israel should take “the risk to recognize them as a state.” Kushner was responding to CNN’s Fareed Zakaria, who challenged the President’s senior adviser and son-in-law to explain conditions
Continue Reading What is your least favorite day of the week? And why? The reason you should ask yourself these two questions is so you can fix that day. If you don’t, it’s just going to keep swinging around, week after week, hitting you in the back of the head like a circadian tether ball you aren’t
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The UK’s BAFTA Film Awards were presented Sunday. The World War I drama “1917” led among the winners with six awards, including best film and best director for Sam Mendes. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts stoked controversy earlier this award season for the lack of diversity among the nominees. (This year’s Oscar
Continue Reading (CNN) — La NFL rindió homenaje a la leyenda de la NBA Kobe Bryant y otros con un momento de silencio antes del Super Bowl el domingo en el Hard Rock Stadium en Miami Gardens, Florida. Bryant, de 41 años, murió en un accidente de helicóptero el 26 de enero junto con su hija Gianna
Continue Reading (CNN) — Los premios de cine BAFTA del Reino Unido se anunciaron este domingo. El drama de la Primera Guerra Mundial “1917” lideró entre los ganadores con seis premios, incluyendo mejor película y mejor director para Sam Mendes. La Academia Británica de Artes de Cine y Televisión avivó la controversia a principios de esta temporada
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China Eastern has become the first major Chinese carrier to suspend flights to and from the United States because of the escalating Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. The virus has killed 361 people and sickened more than 17,000 in China so far, with nearly 180 cases confirmed in countries such as the United States, Germany and Japan.
Continue Reading (CNN) — Minutos después de que los Chiefs de Kansas City ganaran su primer Super Bowl en 50 años, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, envió un tuit de felicitación a los fanáticos del equipo y al estado de Kansas. Pero el equipo tiene su base en Missouri, una fuente común de confusión pero
Continue Reading Climate activist Greta Thunberg is taking matters into her own hands by applying for a trademark for her name and the Fridays For Future climate crisis movement she created. The 17-year-old said her “name and the #FridaysForFuture movement are constantly being used for commercial purposes without any consent whatsoever,” according to an Instagram post Wednesday.
Continue Reading Facebook says it will start taking down bogus claims about purported “cures” and other unproven theories surrounding the coronavirus, as the deadly outbreak continues to spread globally, sparking a surge in online chatter and misinformation. The company will “remove content with false claims or conspiracy theories that have been flagged by leading global health organizations
Continue Reading The United States began implementing stringent travel restrictions Sunday evening in an effort to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak that has so far killed more than 300 people in China and infected more than 16,600 worldwide. The plan, which went into effect at 5 p.m. ET, includes temporarily denying entry to foreign nationals who visited
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Shakira y Jennifer Lopez hicieron historia en el Super Bowl LIV de este domingo. Las primeras mujeres latinas en protagonizar simultáneamente el espectáculo dieron mucho de qué hablar y hasta Lady Gaga hizo comentarios sobre el show. “JLo y Shakira y todos los invitados especiales estuvieron increíbles!!! Qué show de medio tiempo tan
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EL PASO, Texas — Millions of Americas tuned in to watch Super Bowl LIV as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers. “We went to see them this passed November loved the game,” said 49ers fan Perla Haro. “I mean we go see them once a year.” “I was there from
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Aaron Jones’ work on the field in 2019 vaulted him to the top of the NFL. But off the field, the work starts in his hometown with two local trainers. At Top View Fitness in northeast El Paso, Aaron and his brother Alvin train each offseason with El Paso
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