Author: Savannah Herald

Black History & Cultural Viewpoints: My mom increased me not to speak ill of the dead. Lindsey Graham, the Republican politician elderly Senator from South Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, after a “brief and sudden ailment.” My mother’s admonition places me in a quandary. Graham was an essential figure in American national politics and worthwhile of comment. Instead os summarizing his occupation, I’ll remember him by utilizing his own words, which speak for themselves. He did prove capable at times of wonderful understanding, prior to ultimately embracing the total opposite setting. Until a bit even more time has…

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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers When summer temperatures climb, most of us look forward to longer days and outdoor gatherings. But for older adults and seniors, hot weather brings unique biological challenges that make proper nutrition and hydration absolutely critical. Understanding these risks and knowing how to manage them can keep you or your senior family members ones feeling energetic, healthy, and safe all summer long. Why Hot Weather is Riskier for Seniors As our bodies age, the way we handle heat changes. There are two major reasons why older adults are more susceptible to heat-related…

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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City of Savannah Opening Cooling Facilities Sunday Amid Extreme Heat SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah is opening cooling facilities due to heat advisory issued for Sunday, July 12, 2026 What’s Happening: Heat advisory in effect 11:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday, July 12, 2026 Heat index values up to 112 degrees expected Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Inland Chatham Counties are impacted areas Elevated temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses. What to Do: To reduce risk during outdoor work/activities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest…

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Real Estate News & Market Insights: Key Takeaways DuPage County was a seller’s market in June. Prices grew four times faster than the national pace, and more than half of homes sold above asking price. The median sale price reached $477,652, up 9% year over year, as sellers gained new pricing confidence. New listings jumped 16%, the largest monthly supply increase in more than a year. DuPage County, IL Housing Market Snapshot Median Sale Price Pending Sales Active Listings Days on Market Sold Above List $477,652 (+8.6% YoY) 1,284 (+3.4% YoY) 3,924 (+9.0% YoY) 44 days (+1 day YoY) 51.3%…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment ICYMI, Jay-Z returned to Yankee Stadium for a special celebration of Reasonable Doubt, but the bigger story remains the catalog that has carried him from a Brooklyn newcomer in 1996 to one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. The three-night “JAŸ-Z 30” residency kicked off July 10, 2026, with Jay-Z honoring the 30th anniversary of his debut album by performing the project in its entirety. The opening night featured appearances from Beyoncé, Nas, Blue Ivy Carter, Alicia Keys, Jaz-O, and Memphis Bleek, adding to a celebration of an album that became…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment The actor and musician Jason Schwartzman pulled a cassette tape from his pocket on stage at the L.A. Phil’s tribute to Wes Anderson. Schwartzman was just a teenager when he was cast as the obliviously ambitious Max Fischer in Anderson’s 1998 film “Rushmore,” and on Friday, he recalled the night Anderson played him the film’s entire soundtrack in his car.“He said, ‘This is the soundtrack to the movie. This is the order it’s going to be in,’ and he walked me through the entire film narrating it,” Schwartzman said, still agog at…

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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Vienna is often listed among the world’s most livable cities — and rightfully so: The Austrian capital has excellent public housing, green spaces galore and a vibrant cultural scene.But as a Vienna expat, my favorite of the city’s amenities are its numerous outdoor pools. Many of these roughly century-old institutions are much more than mere lap-swimming facilities; many locals use them as seasonal refuges for sunbathing, reading in the shade beneath towering lindens, or drinking a radler (a lemony drink made with beer and soda) at an on-site cafe.The outdoor season…

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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Slopsquatting represents an emerging supply chain threat made possible by AI hallucinations. As developers increasingly rely on AI coding assistants, they unknowingly grant cybercriminals access to their software from day one. Understanding what slopsquatting isSlopsquatting is a new type of supply chain attack that uses large language model (LLM) hallucinations to inject malicious code into development workflows. The term combines “AI slop” and “typosquatting,” a deceptive practice where attackers register misspelled or lookalike versions of popular domains to prey on users who enter URLs incorrectly.This novel attack vector exploits LLMs’ tendency to generate…

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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education By Victoria Mejicanos The AFRO will host its annual Washington D.C. Tea at the National Press Club on Sept. 12, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s tea will be hosted in collaboration with The Washington Informer and will honor historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the D.C. area. The AFRO High Tea will once again return to the D.C. area. Each year, the publication hosts the event, complete with elected officials, residents and community leaders in attendance. According to Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO, this is the…

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