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Prince George, the firstborn son of Prince William, the future king of England, is second in line for succession to the throne. He takes his royal heritage seriously and recently accompanied his mother, Kate Middleton, to the Royal British Legion Fes...
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve Is Moving West In 1972, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve premiered. For more than 50 years, fans have tuned in to watch some of their favorite artists perform in anticipation of the ball drop at midnight. Di...
When I tell people I work for a nonprofit organization that helps veterans, I usually get looks of sympathy. People respond that it's a shame veterans who have done so much for our country are now homeless and wounded and suffer from PTSD. I thank th...
Fisherman Uncovers Massive Medieval Silver Treasure A fisherman searching for worms near Stockholm, Sweden, made an incredible discovery - a corroded copper cauldron containing around 13 pounds of medieval silver treasure, including an estimated ...
Solving a 700-Year-Old Mystery: The Assassination of a Young Hungarian Duke Researchers have finally confirmed the identity of a mysterious skeleton first discovered over a century ago. In 2018, an interdisciplinary team set out to determine whet...
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Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) is proud to announce the launch of its new green mobile dental unit. This state-of-the-art mobile clinic is designed to deliver essential dental care across communities while dramatically reducing environmental imp...
Voice of DOJ Experience Makes Case for 'Deference Doctrine' When a federal agency or official's decision is challenged in court, judges typically trust that the government is acting in good faith, a tradition known as the "presumption of regulari...
In Nottingham, U.K., Carol Burrell is not just teaching women to swim; she's helping them reclaim their confidence, space, and story. Her Swim Sista Swim initiative is changing how Black women see themselves in water, and what waterways can mean to t...
Ferdinand Magellan is a name synonymous with exploration, but the famous Portuguese adventurer never actually circumnavigated the globe. His journey was abruptly cut short on April 27th, 1521 on the Philippine island of Mactan, where he was killed in...
Maureen McCormick Shares Why She Couldn't Say No To Major Role Maureen McCormick was a household name in the 1970s, playing Marcia Brady, the eldest daughter of Mike and Carol Brady, on the iconic TV series The Brady Bunch. The show ran for five ...
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While there are various approaches to leading a team, many of us land on common questions in the search for an effective leadership style: How can I be there for my team? Do I need to command respect, or earn it? And the most crucial question of all:...
"The Crossroads: A Blues Halloween Playlist" (LISTEN) It's Music Monday and Halloween here at Good Black News! Your friend and selector, the groove conductor Marlon West, has returned once more during this Season of the Witch with another spooky ...
Elton John Receives 'Truly Priceless' Gift from Stranger Elton John, renowned for his massive personal collection of over 120,000 CDs and 15,000 vinyl records, recently received a remarkable gift from a stranger - the original acetates from the f...
Many of David Drake's large vessels featured his signature and inscriptions, even though he created them during a time when literacy among enslaved laborers was illegal :focal(990x745:991x746)/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.c...
Remembering the Mall Glory Days Generation X (those born from 1965-1980) grew up in the heyday of the shopping mall. Back then, the mall was the place to hang out with friends, shop, and indulge in classic food court fare. While malls still ex...
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The Huntington's Recent Acquisitions The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California has announced new additions to its art collection, funded by the institution's Art Collectors' Council. These acquisitions in...
What started as an empty lot in downtown Portland has blossomed into a vibrant community garden that serves over 200 families. The Sunshine Community Garden project began two years ago when neighbors decided to transform unused space into something b...