Author: Savannah Herald

Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection The environment at typical all-inclusive resorts usually caters to couples seeking romance or groups of friends wanting to unwind and relive their party days with endless rounds of shots. Still, I have yet to find one as welcoming to a solo traveler as the Excellence Resorts brand. I was hooked after my first encounter during a 2024 visit to Excellence Oyster Bay, located not far from Montego Bay, Jamaica. However, I justified my newfound favorite as a result of the destination itself — because Jamaica, as a solo traveler, always offers good vibes.…

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Global Black Voices: News from around the World UN official Volker Turk drew ire of the Venezuelan government after condemning what he says are abuses by state forces.Venezuela’s National Assembly has voted to declare United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk persona non grata after he publicly criticised the government’s human rights violations. The unanimous Tuesday declaration follows comments from Turk last week before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, condemning what he said were arbitrary detentions and forced disappearances. In remarks before the declaration, Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez accused Turk of turning a “blind eye” to…

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Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation After an all-night voting marathon, Senate Republicans pushed through President Donald Trump’s massive spending bill by a single vote — 51 to 50 — with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. Three Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis — broke with their party over deep concerns about the bill’s impact on Medicaid, debt and rural health care. The bill extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, adds a no-tax-on-tips policy, and raises the federal debt ceiling by $5 trillion. It also cuts back on key safety net…

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Science & Discovery: Discover the World By Analysis and Innovation “” Whether or not you are on the lookout for the right purple gemstone to make use of as a pendant or an allegedly protecting purple crystal, we have you lined. SunChan / Getty Pictures Purple gems aren’t only for royalty, however their regal vibe is tough to disregard. From historical talismans to fashionable crystal “remedy,” purple stones have lengthy held a prized place in our jewellery collections and cultural traditions. What makes a gemstone purple? It often comes right down to hint components — tiny bits of different minerals…

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Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum On Tuesday, not long after Senate passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, President Trump took to his Truth Social account to count coup. He did so in his inimitable style – but, as the saying goes, it ain’t over until the fat lady sings. She’s warming up in the wings – but she hasn’t heard her cue, not just yet. But that won’t stop the president from offering congratulations. pic.twitter.com/XBZtcECgQU— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 1, 2025The president began by cheering on the passage of the…

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Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips Maggie Moon, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian, is a big fan of Now Foods collagen products, calling them a “reputable brand with a long track record for high quality standards and testing.” She often recommends their BioCell Collagen to anyone who prefers a capsule over a powder. She loves how accommodating this product is to so many dietary needs. “It’s dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free, halal, and non-GMO, for anyone who prefers or needs to be aware of these characteristics,” she says. What’s more, it contains hyaluronic acid, which may support skin…

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Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Caitlin Clark is the best player in the WNBA.At least that’s what the public seems to think. The Indiana Fever superstar received a record 1,293,526 fan votes for the 2025 WNBA All-Star game.Her fellow players, however, don’t seem to agree. Clark finished in ninth place among WNBA guards in player voting.Nonetheless, Clark will serve as a team captain for the July 19 event that will take place at her team’s home arena, Gainbridge Fieldhouse. That honor is determined solely by fan votes, with Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx named as the other…

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Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News Chris VallanceSenior Technology ReporterGetty ImagesMillions of websites – including Sky News, The Associated Press and Buzzfeed – will now be able to block artificial intelligence (AI) bots from accessing their content without permission.The new system is being rolled out by internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare, which hosts around a fifth of the internet. Eventually, sites will be able to ask for payment from AI firms in return for having their content scraped.Many prominent writers, artists, musicians and actors have accused AI firms of training systems on their work without permission or payment.In…

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Game On: Latest in Gaming News, Reviews & Industry Buzz July and the sizzle of summer are finally upon us. And as ever, a new calendar month means a fresh batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, which this time include the likes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Little Nightmares 2. Microsoft has so far announced a grand total of nine titles joining the various tiers of its subscription service this month, with the first of those arriving today, 1st July. You can see everything coming – plus when, on…

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