A young mayor has worked to unite ethnic groups in a Minneapolis suburb for years. The killing of a Black man is now bringing outrage to his city. Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott called the shooting of Daunte Wright “heartbreaking and just unfathomable.” Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by a police […]
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The Covid-19 vaccines are highly effective, and the chance of an adverse reaction is rare
Vaccinations are ramping up across the US. More than 175 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered, according to CNN’s vaccine tracker, a rate of about 53 doses per 100 people. But some developments have dampened the excitement: This week, a few vaccination sites across the US paused operations after some patients reported […]
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Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted the party’s Senate leader and his […]
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Herschel Walker is “really considering” run for U.S. Senate
The greatest player in Georgia Bulldogs history and a 14 year veteran of professional football, Herschel Walker announced this morning he’s considering running for the U.S. Senate. During an interview with Fox News, Walker was asked if he would take on Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. He responded: My family, we’re still going through this process […]
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Industry Talk with real estate guru, Jeremy Norman
Atlanta/Birmingham based real estate expert, Jeremy Norman (Norman and Associates) shares industry tips, career inspiration and a bit on his journey from college student to a multi million dollar luxury real estate broker. (Filmed by Trarell Torrence) @Torrencestudios Viagra online http://www.healthfirstpharmacy.net/viagra.html Click here for the full interview Generic Tramadol http://kendallpharmacy.com/tramadol.html
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Biden sees ‘win’ for US in electric vehicle battery deal
Two big South Korean electric vehicle battery makers said Sunday they have settled a long-running trade dispute that will allow one company to move ahead with plans to manufacture batteries in Georgia. President Joe Biden called it “a win for American workers and the American auto industry.” The agreement between LG Energy Solution and SK […]
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Grandson convicted of murdering grandmother with knife, dish
A 33-year-old Georgia man has been convicted of murdering his grandmother in 2018 after striking her with a Crock-Pot and stabbing her in the chest with a kitchen knife. Jared Randall Carter was convicted Friday in the June 2018 death of 81-year-old Valeria Jean Mann of Warner Robins. The Telegraph of Macon reports a Houston […]
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Hawks win 120-108, overcome 50-point game by Bulls’ LaVine
Trae Young scored 42 points, Clint Capela had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a sizzling performance by Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 120-108 on Friday night. LaVine scored 39 of his career-high 50 points in the first half, and Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 10 rebounds but […]
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Acuña’s 4 hits, including HR, lead Braves past Phillies 8-1
Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves put on quite a show for their first home crowd since 2019. Acuña had four hits, including a long two-run homer that gave Atlanta the lead, and made a leaping catch to support Charlie Morton’s six strong innings, leading the Braves to an 8-1 win over the Philadelphia […]
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: New Georgia voting law is far stricter than that in Colorado CLAIM: Major League […]
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Sixth District Conference of the AME Church speaks out against voter suppression and The Masters
Georgia AME Bishop Reginald T. Jackson issued a statement before the Sixth District of the AME Church rallied outside of the Augusta National Golf Club before the third round of golf’s first major. “While you are displaying your golfing prowess, some of those who passed this suppressive legislation will be sipping expensive drinks and eating […]
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RNC donors gather to hear Trump and others in Palm Beach, the GOP’s ‘new political power center’
Donors to the Republican National Committee gathered this weekend for the first time since Donald Trump’s defeat just down the road from his Mar-a-Lago home — a sign that the institutions of the party remain centered around the former President. The bulk of the RNC’s spring retreat took place a 10-minute drive south of Trump’s […]
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Atlanta-area restaurants receive $20,000 from DoorDash
DoorDash, in partnership with the Accion Opportunity Fund, announced that 14 metro Atlanta restaurants will receive $20,000 in grant dollars due to a new program spearheaded by the two organizations. The Main Street Strong Accelerator Program sets out to help businesses owned by people of color and women, providing resources and knowledge to strengthen and grow […]
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DMX, rapper and actor, dies at 50
DMX, a rapper known as much for his troubles as his music, has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 50. “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after […]
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The medical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy is set to testify in Derek Chauvin’s trial
Crucial testimony in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin is expected Friday when the medical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy takes the stand. Prosecutors intend to call Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker, who ruled Floyd’s death last May a homicide, identifying the cause as “cardiopulmonary arrest” that occurred during […]