Business Briefing: Economic Updates and Industry Insights ROBIN PASSIAS: Hi, Cold Call listeners it’s show producer Robin Passias here to introduce a special back to school replay of our 2025 episode, “Partnerships Power Highland Electric’s Expanding Fleet of School Buses.” Since we last spoke with CEO Duncan McIntrye and Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Highland Electric Fleets has continued its mission of electrifying school bus routes across America. They’ve celebrated 10 million electric school bus miles spanning more than 100 school districts, recently adding electric school buses throughout Topeka, KS and New Orleans, LA. As you consider your back-to-school routine with…
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Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration These 13 keto summer desserts are the real deal. They are cool, creamy, and ready in minutes. These recipes are perfect for hot days when you still want something sweet without falling off track. People always ask me how I handle dessert on keto, and my honest answer is that I do not handle it so much as I just make really good desserts that happen to be sugar free. There is a real difference between a keto dessert that makes you feel like you are missing out and one that stands…
Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends This week’s Input Cost Index climbed again, and grain is doing most of the work. For the first time since we launched this index, the Commodity Basket component crossed into Elevated territory. Wheat drove the move: CBOT wheat jumped 11% week over week to $7.57 a bushel, with no single catalyst standing out in this week’s USDA reports. Corn and soybeans climbed too, but in smaller, more typical increments, corn to $5.15 and soybeans to $12.75. That suggests wheat’s spike is the outlier to watch, rather than a new baseline for…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Photo Credit: Nigil Crawford Photography CURLFEST was a whole vibe last month, with thousands gathering at Randall’s Island in New York City to celebrate the beauty, creativity and culture of Black hair. The park was packed with beauty lovers and some of your favorite brands, including Carol’s Daughter, Black Girl Vitamins, Bask + Lather, Mielle Organics, Taliah Waajid, DHair and more. [SEE ALSO: 21+ Hair & Beauty Moments From CURLFEST 2026] One of our booth stops included Dosso Beauty, where we chatted with founder Kadidja Dosso about her non-toxic alternative to…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) Country legend Dolly Parton was known for her powerful voice, bubbly personality, and timeless music. But there was another side of Dolly Parton, a side that she quietly and consistently showed up for the Black community. As a lad, this writer grew up in the “hood” but was fascinated by a song recorded by this talented country music artist. My daughter, Dr Kathryn, would often ask me facetiously, “Dad, how did you become so eclectic when it comes to music?” I…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration 1. CULTURE True Crime junkies have probably already tuned in, but Elizabeth Smart just launched a new podcast called The Survivor Files! Rather than just recounting what happened, she walks guests through their experience beat by beat so listeners can truly understand the person…not just the story. As a survivor herself she understands what it feels like to be on the receiving end of questions like “why didn’t you run” or “why didn’t you scream.” Having a survivor tell their own story changes the dynamic entirely, and shifts the focus to healing and…
Black Arts & Culture Feature: With August coming to an end, there’s still time to find your next good read. Whether you’re looking for fiction, nonfiction, poetry or a book for younger readers, this month’s selection offers plenty of options to add to your reading list. The featured books include works by authors such as Kennedy Ryan, Michelle Obama, Jason Reynolds and Sharifa Stevens, exploring topics including love, relationships, history, faith, and identity. Here are the 8 books by Black authors to add to your collection. “Cool Machine” By Colson Whitehead Adult Fiction Colson Whitehead returns with “Cool Machine,” the…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthful diet for many people. Fishing is one of the nation’s most popular recreational activities, and fisheries provide substantial economic value for the nation, regions, and local communities. People consume fish and shellfish caught in the nation’s lakes, rivers, and estuaries and in deep ocean fisheries. They also eat farmed fish and shellfish.Most fish consumed in the United States comes from commercial fisheries. Many recreational fishers eat at least some of the fish they catch. Subsistence fishers—people who rely on fish as…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: With all the change September brings, people begin to ask themselves, “Is my current living situation meeting my needs?” Use social media to stay top of mind for your followers who are thinking about a change of scenery. 30 Real Estate Social Media Post Ideas for September 2026 Week 1 Sept. 1 – Showcase this month’s hottest neighborhoods and listing stats with a Market Update graphic. Sept. 2 – Can you believe Mega Camp ended just a couple of weeks ago? Let your followers know what stuck with you the most. Sept. 3 –…