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It’s time for another look at new financial, editorial, and technological models for local journalism. You’ll find previous entries at these links: from Mississippi; from Maine; from Massachusetts; from Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area; from Massachusetts again; from the Hudson Valley of New York; and from points …

The West Nile and Zika viruses are responsible for healthcare emergencies around the world, affecting hundreds of people. Currently, however, there are no antiviral treatments that specifically target these viruses. Can the findings from a new mouse study turn the table on West Nile and Zika? Share on PinterestA new …

With the days counting down to the official release of A Song for You: My Life With Whitney Houston, a memoir by the late singer’s former confidant and close friend Robyn Crawford, new excerpts continue to be shared, outlining surprising details from the singer’s life, as told from Crawford’s perspective. …

For the second time in the past three months, Young Dolph has been detained by Atlanta police who thought he had weed on him. According to a report from TMZ, Dolph was driving in Fairburn, Georgia Thursday morning (Nov. 7) when a patrol car noticed the paper tag on …

Democratic presidential hopeful and California Sen. Kamala Harris introduced a bill on Tuesday (November 5) that seeks to extend the length of time elementary school to 6 p.m. The goal of the “Family Friendly Schools Act” is to alleviate childcare costs for parents who can’t afford them while also helping …

The hips are the central pivot point of the entire body, supporting its weight during movement and when standing. The hips also enable people to lift their feet or reach toward the ground. External rotation of the hip is when the thigh and knee rotate outward, away from the body. …

The hosts of the Ladies Like Us podcast, where T.I. made some unsettling comments about his daughter Deyjah Harris‘ virginity, are speaking out following the controversy. The rapper appeared as a guest on the podcast, and during his interview with co-hosts Nazanin Mandi and Nadia Moham, he made disturbing statements …

Much like Marshawn Lynch, Cardi B is “bout that action, boss.” Cardi B got into a Twitter argument Thursday night (Nov. 7) with a couple of Nicki Minaj stans (aka Barbz) who didn’t appreciate her throwing shade at their fave on social media. It all started when Colombian reggaeton …

For the last 28 years, Chloe Cheyenne Sledd-Rogers has watched her African American father suffer from immense physical and psychological pain after being shot by Chicago police and left for dead. The near-fatal incident took place in March 1989 when undercover cops shot Andrew Sledd over a dozen times inside …

Fever occurs when a person’s body temperature rises above the normal range. Although fevers tend to be harmless, they can cause great discomfort. A very high or persistent fever sometimes requires medical attention, though most fevers only require treatment with home remedies. Infection is the most common cause of fever. …