This basketball season, the Women’s National Basketball Association has been celebrating its 25th Anniversary. While the WNBA has grown in popularity, this generation of WNBA fans are asking for more from the league. Notably, WNBA fans have voiced their wishes for better clothes and merchandise to wear while rooting for their favorite teams. Upon seeing […]
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The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival an Escape for Many
Last weekend, hundreds of people came together at the Historic Fourth Ward Park to celebrate their love for food, wine and spirits. For some, it was their first time, for others– having the Festival back was heaven-sent and an introduction to new opportunities. While the attendees were happy about their decision to be there, so […]
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CONSUMER ALERT: New Twist on Grandparent Scam
Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians about the latest version of the grandparent scam. The scam still starts with a phone call from someone pretending to be your grandchild, one of his/her friends, a lawyer or a law enforcement officer. The caller then describes an urgent scenario requiring that thousands of dollars be […]
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Justice Department announces investigation into Georgia prisons
The US Justice Department on Tuesday announced a statewide investigation into prisons in Georgia, focusing on prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual abuse of gay, lesbian and transgender prisoners by prisoners and staff. Kristen Clarke, who leads the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, said the investigation will look into possible civil rights violations. Clarke said the Justice Department […]
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New Woodward/Costa book: Trump secret memo ordering withdrawal from Afghanistan blindsided national security team
The story below contains explicit language. Just eight days after the 2020 election, then-President Donald Trump was so determined to end the war in Afghanistan during his presidency that he secretly signed a memo to withdraw all troops by January 15, 2021, according to a new book, “Peril,” from journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. […]
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Fate of California Gov. Gavin Newsom hangs on recall vote
With Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fate at stake, Californians on Tuesday cast the last of the ballots that will decide whether he continues to lead them or if the nation’s most populous state veers in a more conservative direction amid anger over his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Newsom, a Democrat who is leading in polls, […]
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See who won at the 2021 MTV VMAs
The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards were presented Sunday. Justin Bieber led this year’s list of nominees with seven, followed by Megan Thee Stallion with six nods. Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo, a first time nominee, each earned five nominations. Below is a list of nominees. The […]
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3 states have fully vaccinated more than 2/3 of residents. Elsewhere, hospitals are overwhelmed with unvaccinated Covid-19 patients
New data shows 26 states have fully vaccinated more than half their residents, and those with the highest vaccination rates have among the lowest Covid-19 cases. Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts have fully vaccinated at least two-thirds of their population, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those three states also […]
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Top 25 Reality Check: Assessing voters after volatile weeks
Two weeks into the regular season and already 12 ranked teams have lost, including five to unranked teams. That’s a fair amount of upheaval to the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank so early in the season. Six teams that were ranked in the preseason are currently unranked and another six teams are ranked […]
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Unions split on vaccine mandates, complicating Biden push
The National Nurses Union applauded President Joe Biden’s proposal to require that companies with more than 100 employees vaccinate their work force. The American Federation of Teachers once said vaccine mandates weren’t necessary, but now embraces them. In Oregon, police and firefighter unions are suing to block a mask mandate for state workers. The labor […]
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Vaccine mandate spawns new fear: finding and keeping workers
The new federal vaccine requirement announced by President Joe Biden has created another worry for large businesses: With help wanted signs up almost everywhere, some could lose valuable employees or won’t be able to find new ones. Biden announced sweeping new orders Thursday that will require employers with more than 100 workers to mandate vaccinations […]
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FDA experts among group opposing US booster shot plan
The average person doesn’t need a COVID-19 booster yet, an international group of scientists — including two top U.S. regulators — wrote Monday in a scientific journal. The experts reviewed studies of the vaccines’ performance and concluded the shots are working well despite the extra-contagious delta variant, especially against severe disease. “Even in populations with […]
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Atlanta-Based Ghost Gaming Partners with Generation Esports to bring Esports to Underprivileged Georgia Schools
Esports and gaming lifestyle organization Ghost Gaming has partnered with Generation Esports (GenE), the founder of the High School Esports (HSEL) and Middle School Esports League (MSEL), to deliver esports to underprivileged Georgia schools and communities via the independent non-profit Georgia Scholastic Esports Foundation (GSEF). Through this foundation, Georgia students will be served with national […]
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Higher stress levels raise blood pressure, risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Is that stress pumping steadily through your veins? Even if your blood pressure is normal right now, high stress levels may put you at risk of developing hypertension within the next decade or so, a new study found. When the stress hormone cortisol continues to increase over time, you may also be at higher risk […]
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Spiritually Speaking: Perfect Power for Your Biggest Weakness
I remember reviewing the letters of Paul in Bible Study. In doing so I was constantly reminded that one cannot look at Paul without really seeing Jesus’ amazing handiwork. Now you need to know that I think Paul is an awesome person when it comes to the story of his life. I haven’t found a […]