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Photo: Mark Humphrey (AP) So I guess the takeaway here is that Republicans don’t like kids. I mean, how else do you explain this? NBC News reports that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced plans to sign a bill into law that would protect taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care …

A Baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a sac of fluid that forms behind the knee. Baker’s cysts tend to feel hard when the knee is fully extended and soft when the knee is bent. Physical therapists call this change in density Foucher’s sign. Most Baker’s cysts …

Cam Newton and Kia Proctor, his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his four children, reportedly split up a few months ago. And now we may know the reason why. According to Sports Gossip, the Carolina Panthers quarterback had a secret baby with Instagram model La Reina Shaw over …

The argument has some wings: ‣ Democrats snatched back control of the House of Representatives in 2018. Women led that so-called blue wave: A record number of women won big races, setting a record for the number of women lawmakers in Congress. ‣ Suburban white women—historically fairly reliably Republicans—have left …

Demisexuality is a type of sexuality or sexual orientation. People who identify as demisexual only feel sexual attraction to another person if they form a strong emotional bond or connection with them first. Keep reading for more information about what a demisexual is and how demisexuality differs from other sexual …

A high school student may be facing criminal charges after instigating a fight with a substitute teacher. At a Miami high school on Monday (Jan. 13), a female 10th-grade student and a female substitute teacher got into a fight. Students in the classroom caught the brawl on video, which …

As soon as the list of Oscar nominees were announced, outrage shortly followed as only one Black woman was nominated for an honor. That woman was Cynthia Erivo, for her starring role in Harriet. While being nominated for such a prestigious award, particularly since it puts her one step away …

A full liquid diet means that a person eats no solid foods and only consumes liquids, such as soups, juices, and smoothies. For most people, it is a temporary measure and not a long-term nutritional strategy. Full liquids are different than clear liquids. On a clear liquid diet, a person …

Longtime WWE superstar Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson, the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has died. The WWE announced the sad news of Johnson’s passing Wednesday evening (Jan. 15). He was 75 years old. WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson has passed away. …

Attorney Ambler T. Jackson is a data privacy and protection expert who helps organizations understand and comply with today’s ever-evolving regulatory and compliance requirements. She is a beacon of excellence in a field where black women are few and far between. The scope of her work provides users and consumers …