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Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson have secretly wed, according to new reports. US Weekly reports that the newlyweds obtained their marriage license in August of 2019 at the Beverly Hills courthouse, but the license is only valid in California for 90 days, meaning they would have been married by November. …

One of the most alarming statistics about black men in America is that 1 in 3 will be imprisoned in their lifetime. Mass incarceration is a multibillion-dollar business and black men and people of color face extreme racial disparities in the criminal justice system beyond crime rates. To date, there …

Antonio Brown continues to share his opinions on social media.  The wide receiver’s #NoMoreWhiteWoman2020 campaign has been all the talk on the Internet streets.  Brown is of course in a holding pattern as the NFL investigates the claims of sexual assault made against him.  AB shared his “New Year’s resolution” …

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), consumers should continue to stick to heart-healthy diets for optimum cardiovascular health. However, there is no numerical recommendation of cholesterol intake from food, as the AHA finds no link between dietary cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Share on PinterestAHA’s new Scientific Advisory finds no …

Kanye West made a lot of headlines last year after he reportedly went on an unaired rant about Donald Trump following a performance on Saturday Night Live. Now, we’re learning just how uncomfortable that made people in the building around him feel. Longtime SNL cast member Kenan Thompson recently sat …

Source: picture alliance / Getty Phoenix Dad Gets 8 Years For Fatally Beating Man That Tried To Break Into Daughters Bathroom Stall According to the NY Daily News, a Phoenix father is sitting behind bars after he reportedly beat a man to death for trying to breaking into his teenage daughter’s …

The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, refers to an involuntary motor response that infants develop shortly after birth. A Moro reflex may involve the infant suddenly splaying their arms and moving their legs before bringing their arms in front of their body. Doctors often check for the Moro reflex during …

Jeannie Mai and Jeezy first went public about their romance in August after they were initially spotted together back in January. With their relationship still fresh, rumors are now buzzing that Mai might be pregnant. MTO News reported the news earlier this week on Wednesday (Jan. 18) that The Real’s …

Read: Amy Klobuchar’s hazy heartland economics After the event, Mary Kate Cola, a 66-year-old from Harpers Ferry, Iowa, told me she’d been impressed by how grounded Klobuchar’s pitch seemed. She mentioned that the night before, in Decorah, she’d attended an event for Joe Biden, who’s occupying the space Klobuchar would …

Over the years, many scientists have set out to answer the same question: Does the month or season of your birth influence mortality risk? A recent study takes a deeper look at this query. Share on PinterestHow does your season of birth affect your mortality risk? Scientists from the United …