Source: Bettmann / Getty N ewsOne is back with Episode 4 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive new multi-episodic docuseries exploring the history of African Americans voting. Each episode takes a deep dive into how American presidents’ decisions and policies have impacted the short and long-term trajectory of the conditions for African Americans, particularly as it pertains to voting. Episode 4 focuses on the shifts within the American political landscape during the 1960s […]

Source: Josh Brasted / Getty MTV has just unveiled the eagerly awaited list of nominees for the 2024 VMAs, highlighting artists whose impact over the past year has significantly shaped the music industry and ignited global conversations. Read more about this year’s VMAs and check out the full list of nominees inside. Leading the pack is Taylor Swift with a staggering 10 nominations. Swift, eyeing her fifth win in the […]

Discrimination in the form of microaggressions, slights and overt racism take a toll on the body, including neural activity in the brain. LeoPatrizi/E+ via Getty Images Racism steals time from people’s lives – possibly because of the space it occupies in the mind. In a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, our team showed that the toll of racism on the brain was linked to advanced aging, […]

Source: @USBPChiefMIP / Twitter As homeowners in Florida deal with the structural and property damage inflicted by Hurricane Debby, some of its residents might want to check their re-up supply as 70 pounds of cocaine has washed up on the shores of the Florida Keys, reportedly According to Raw Story the surprise find happened this past Monday, August 5, after the Category 1 hurricane pounded the Sunshine State with rain […]

Source: Spencer Platt / Getty Do y’all remember when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton to become the president of the United States in 2016, and because 3 million more Americans voted for Clinton to ascend to the White House, a lot of people were naturally really upset about it? Trump’s supporters had a name for what they perceived as hyperbolic hysteria regarding Trump’s haters on “the left.” They called it […]

Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Reboots have become immensely popular in the television landscape, allowing beloved series to be reimagined for new audiences. TV shows like “Doctor Who,” “Queer Eye,” “Fuller House” and more continue expand their existing worlds with its next iteration. Check out reboots fans love inside. Reboots have become a significant trend in the entertainment industry, capturing the attention and hearts of fans across generations. The increasing […]

Source: DjelicS / Getty A study crowns Vermont as the most zen place in the United States.  Research conducted by gaming website VegasGems examined each state’s average monthly search volume over the past 12 months for 162 terms related to meditation, mindfulness and de-stressing. Using Google Keyword Planner, they searched terms such as “meditation,” “how to unwind” and “best ways to destress.” These terms were weighted against the population and […]

Source: Xavier Lorenzo / Getty Studying can be both time consuming and overwhelming, especially when the environment is not conducive to concentration and productivity. Prioritizing your peace of mind and creating a peaceful study space not only enforces focused learning, but it also opens up the opportunity for you to add personal touches that allow you to express your personality and make the space uniquely yours. A well-thought-out study space […]

Source: STEPHEN MATUREN / Getty The ascending rise of current Vice President Kamala Harris as the front-running Democratic nominee in the upcoming 2024 presidential election is in full swing after only just beginning a few weeks ago. Things now appear to be kicking off with even more brevity after Harris chose earlier today (August 6) to announce her official pick for Vice President to be Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.   […]