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The Republican-controlled Senate has reportedly removed the phrase “white nationalist” from a measure in the National Defense Authorization Act, which is intended to explicitly address the threat of white nationalism in the military. According to CNN, the language was cut from a House of Representatives-passed amendment, which was passed in …

Meningococcemia is a severe form of blood poisoning that affects the entire body. It is also called meningococcal septicemia. The hallmark sign of meningococcemia is a rash that does not fade under pressure. The rash can appear anywhere on the body due to damaged blood vessels allowing blood to “leak” …

Source: Scott Olson / Getty South Bend Cops Recorded Quoting Klansmen From ‘D’Jango’ During Raid Presidential Candidate and South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg has some serious housekeeping to do in his city. He already looks suspect in the eyes of many Black folks for firing the city’s first Black …

Sleep and depression can affect each other. Being excessively tired can have a significant impact on a person’s mental well-being, while someone experiencing depression may have trouble sleeping. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), when a person struggles with a sleep disorder, their symptoms of depression are more likely …

Ray J is known for bringing the drama to Love & Hip Hop, but now he’ll have a chance to do the same on one of the most popular fictional shows on television. The Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star recently took to his Instagram to reveal himself and a …

Pham, the Yang volunteer, works as a data scientist developing chatbots—software that mimics human conversation—that will eventually replace call-center workers. Automation, Pham told me, is “something that we need to address, and … a lot of candidates don’t.” John Michael Haas, a 32-year-old Orange Theory instructor from Fort Worth, Texas, …

A new study has found a blood plasma linked to inflammation that could be a warning signal for certain dementias. Could it pave the way for low cost screening? Share on PinterestAn inflammation marker in the blood could help predict dementia. Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops …

After a controversial magazine cover was released with Kim Kardashian West looking a little darker than usual, Amanda Seales called out the celeb in two Instagram posts. The first was an upload of the contentious cover of 7Hollywood magazine with a caption saying “ARE YOU F**CKING KIDDING ME? (I’ll address …

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Its role is to supply nutrients to these areas and to cushion the brain inside the skull. The brain is covered in thin layers of tissue collectively called the dura mater, and CSF can escape through …

See How Yusef Williams Became Rihanna’s Hairstylist For A Decade For the past 10 years, Yusef has been dictating all of the beauty trends we emulate via his most famous client, none other than Rihanna. He started out his career as a performer, but he ended up behind the scenes. …