Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips New Year’s Eve is the one night where “extra” isn’t just allowed; it’s encouraged. If you’re looking for hairstyle ideas for New Year’s that feel festive, elevated, and unapologetically glam, hair accessories are doing a lot of the heavy lifting this year. Think gold accents, pearls, beads, and statement pieces that catch the light every time you move.What I love about these looks is that they don’t require a full reinvention. You can keep your braids, twists, locs, or curls exactly as they are and let the sparkle do the talking. Whether you’re…
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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward The iPad comes in all shapes and sizes right now, and the entry-level model now comes with an 11-inch display and plenty of storage. And it now comes with a low price, too, with the original $349 asking price slashed by $50. That means the iPad now sells for just $299.99, and you don’t even have to enter any discount codes or clip any coupons to benefit from this discount. You do need to consider placing your order soon, though, because we don’t know for sure exactly how long this deal is…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips Cancer causes nearly one in six deaths worldwide every year, some 10 million all told. That is a stunning number, but it also masks the reality that some cancers are more deadly than others. We have become remarkably good at detecting and treating melanoma and prostate cancer, for example, and today five-year survival rates for those cancers are well over 90% in most rich countries. Others, such as pancreatic cancer, are more difficult. In the UK, just over one in 20 people with pancreatic cancer are still alive five years after diagnosis.That…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with North Florida News From left, Lake County Sheriff Willis McCall and an unidentified man stand next to Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepherd and Charles Greenlee in Florida in 1949. More than 75 years after four young Black men were wrongly accused in one of Florida’s most notorious racial injustice cases, state lawmakers have approved $4 million in compensation for their descendants as part of the state’s 2026-27 budget. The funding, included in the final budget agreement reached by legislative leaders, would provide restitution to the families of the Groveland Four — Charles Greenlee, Walter…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education What Will Define the Next Phase of Growth in Georgia? For decades, Atlanta’s growth was measured by what got built next. New towers, new districts, and large-scale office and mixed-use developments reshaped the skyline, expanded the city, and helped establish Georgia as one of the country’s strongest commercial real estate markets in the Sun Belt. That momentum is still present, but the economics are changing. Construction costs remain elevated; financing is more selective, and development pipelines across the Sun Belt have slowed significantly. At the same time, expectations around commercial real estate…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Photographer and Cam Kirk Studios founder Cam Kirk (far left) served as an emcee for portions of the evening. Adriane V. Jefferson, executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (center) and Keinon Johnson, a music industry professional. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice In one week, the world will arrive in the international gem that is Atlanta. As the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws near, Atlanta is showcasing itself not only as a host city but as a global stage for Black culture, creativity, and community, anchored by a new initiative…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection For more than two decades, “Survivor” has kept viewers glued to their screens with dramatic blindsides, unforgettable alliances, emotional confessionals and jaw-dropping tropical island scenery. Whether you started watching back in the early days of Borneo or joined in anticipation of the show’s newer open era phase, there is a bit of something for everyone. From the rugged Australian Outback to the islands of Cambodia and Samoa, the series built its legacy on transporting viewers to dream destinations that felt both beautiful and brutally unforgiving. That’s part of why fans stay obsessed with…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Interview with Eka ObaigbenaFOUNDER, TOASTIES Lives in: Lagos, Nigeria Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for fast-casual chains – such as Chipotle, Shake Shack, and Pret a Manger – she had grown accustomed to while living abroad. To fill it, she launched Toasties, which offers sandwiches, salads and other items that blend local ingredients with international flavour profiles. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz spoke to her about leaving Michelin-starred kitchens overseas to build the business in Lagos. Topics discussed during the interview include: The differences…
Scientific research & Discovery: Discover the Globe Through Research Study and Development The previous year has been “full of chaos” in scientific research plan, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) president Marcia McNutt claimed on Tuesday during the annual State of the Science address in Washington, D.C. McNutt mentioned problems such as “uncertainty” over federal assistance for science, “sudden downsizing” of science agencies, a mass exodus of government staff members and the truth that the world’s top scientific minds are leaving the united state “We always were the nation where STEM ability came to us,” McNutt said, describing science, modern technology,…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips Poland is among America’s most loyal allies, a bulwark of European security, and the rare NATO nation that has escaped the wrath of President Donald Trump. But the last few weeks have left many Poles with a case of Washington-induced whiplash.In mid-May, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled the deployment of more than 4,000 soldiers to Poland. Some of those troops from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team in Fort Hood, Texas, had already arrived.Pressed by the House Armed Services Committee for an explanation, Army acting Chief of Staff Chris LaNeve said it…