Today: November 15, 2024
The United States secured the top position of the 2024 Paris Olympics medal table dramatically, clinching a nail-biting 67-66 victory over host nation France in the women’s basketball final. This win marked the US team’s eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the…
If you’re on a journey to lower your blood sugar, there’s no need for esoteric diet plans. We’ve curated a list of ordinary foods, likely already in your kitchen or home garden, that can help reduce your blood sugar. Oat Meal Whole…
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo clinched gold in the men’s 200-meter sprint ahead of rival, Noah Lyles of USA tomake history as the first African athlete to win this event at the Olympic Games. The 21-year-old sprinter from Kanye, Botswana, crossed the finish line…
Washington D.C prepares residents for the impact of Tropical Storm Debby, which according to the National Weather Service is predicted to come with heavy rain and potentially damaging winds from Thursday evening through Friday evening, with rainfall estimates between 2 to 5…
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for the annual rush of preparations. From new clothes to school supplies, the list of necessities seems endless. However, some products stand out as particularly helpful in easing the transition from summer…
Mia Boykin In the heart of Washington D.C., a group of remarkable individuals is redefining what it means to age gracefully. The Wisdom Walkers, a destination fitness organization led by 73-year-old Sharon Goods, is making waves both locally and internationally with their…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, made a remarkable exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics, leaving the Summer Games with their heads held high after a historic run. They became the first African team, male or female, to reach the quarter-finals, showcasing their…
This year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival attracted a record number of visitors to D.C., according to new data from festival organizers and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office on August 7. The figures reveal that 1.6 million people flocked to the District and…
MIa Boykin Howard University College of Medicine is a part of a $600 million donation to four HBCU medical schools. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the group that provided the donation, hopes the money will address long-standing funding inequities and boost each institution’s ability to…
A federal appeals court upheld Maryland’s decade-old ban on military-style firearms, commonly referred to as assault weapons, in a significant ruling on Tuesday, August 6. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 10 to 5 decision, rejected arguments from gun…
