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Rosalyn Mixon Phillips says this will be an iconic weekend for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Jacksonville. The Gamma Rho Omega chapter of the predominantly Black sorority will host its largest fundraiser in its 82-year history inside the Prime Osborne Convention Center on Saturday evening.

Alpha Kappa Alpha has high hopes for scholarship drive

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Just like all zodiac signs have their sweet and toxic personality traits, certain signs have criminal tendencies. Some signs are known for their passion and unpredictable nature, while others are known for their intense emotions, aggression, and unforgiveness. Such traits could transform into criminality or influence individuals to commit one crime or the other.

3 Zodiac Signs With Criminal Tendencies

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Great Neck, NY

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	IN MEMORIAM. The art world is mourning the loss of Barbara Gladstone, a dealer who built one of the top galleries in New York, who died on Sunday in Paris following a brief illness at 89, reports Alex Greenberger for ARTnews. The gallery, with additional locations in Seoul, Brussels, and Rome, represents Matthew Barney, Alex Katz, Joan Jonas, Wangechi Mutu, Keith Haring, Robert Rauschenberg, Carrie Mae Weems, and many more. After opening her gallery...

Dealer Barbara Gladstone Dies, New York’s Merces Gallery Indicted for Ivory Trade, FBI Charges Three with NFT Fraud Scheme, and More: Morning Links for June 18, 2024

More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Some zodiac signs are a little more expressive with their anger (we see you, Aries), and some are more likely to push their feelings down. Let's talk about the three signs that are more likely to repress their anger within and what that looks like for each individual zodiac sign.

3 Zodiac Signs That Stifle Their Anger

Marriage is considered the most sacred phase of a relationship. Not everybody is blessed to have a lasting partner committed to marriage. But do you know this trait can most likely be found through their zodiac sign? That's true. Zodiac signs play a pivotal role in deciding a person's traits, including their willingness to marry.

4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Embrace the Joys of Marriage













	Susanna Blunt, the artist whose image of Queen Elizabeth II has graced Canadian coins since 2003, has filed a civil claim against a Vancouver dealer, alleging damage to a sculpture that allegedly “fell like dominos” at an exhibition. The lawsuit was first reported by the Vancouver Sun.Australian Museum's Women-Only Exhibition Must Admit Men to Avoid 'Discrimination,' Judge Says




	The lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on May 30 against Benjamin Lumb, of the Vancouver gallery Benjamin Lumb Art House. The suit also accuses Lumb of responsibility for the theft of a sculpture from a group show in...

Canadian Artist Who Created Famous Coin Likeness of Queen Elizabeth Sues Vancouver Dealer

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature













	S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Sotheby’s credit rating from B to B- due to falling revenues and rising costs during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.Basquiat Triptych to Sell at Sotheby's London for Half Its Price from Two Years Ago




	S&P ratings, which are issued to both companies and countries, indicate the degree risk to investors. They range from AAA to D.




	The auction house’s revenue has dropped 22 percent on the heels of a new, simplified fee structure that drastically lowered—and standardized—the traditional buyer’s premium, sellers’ fees, and commissions. At the time of the restructured...

Standard and Poor’s Downgrades Sotheby’s Credit Rating to B-













	As museums continue to court young art patrons and auction houses scramble to find consignors willing to part with top work for marquee evening sales, a new study from Bank of America Private Bank provides new insights into the strategies of art collectors young and old. Three UK Individuals Charged by FBI for $2.7 M. 'Evolved Apes' NFT Fraud Scheme




	The report, the Bank’s biennial study of wealthy Americans, found that only 6 percent of collectors 44 years of age or older said it was “very likely” they would sell a work from their art collections in the next year. That...

Over 75 Percent of Collectors Want to Pass Their Holdings on to the Next Generation, Report Says













	Like her imposing sculptures, Leilah Babirye is still standing. And even better, she is thriving.Why Are Robert Mapplethorpe's Provocative Images Seemingly Everywhere These Days?




	In 2015, Babirye fled Uganda after she was outed by a local publication as an activist and a member of the queer community. In her home country, being queer is considered a crime and can even be punished with a life sentence in prison. (Since Babirye left, the consequences have only gotten worse. Last year, Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023, which includes punishment of death sentence for those convicted of “aggravated homosexuality.”)




	Babirye...

Outed as an LGBTQ Activist in Uganda, Leilah Babirye Finds Fame Abroad with Proudly Queer Sculptures

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Chicago, IL













	After nearly a year of construction, one of Chicago’s biggest tourist attractions, Anish Kapoor’s massive Cloud Gate sculpture (affectionately dubbed “The Bean”), is slated to reopen to the public. Construction Limits Access to Anish Kapoor's Chicago 'Bean' Until 2024




	The construction on Grainger Plaza in Millennium Park that effectively cut off access to the sculpture was for necessary maintenance, including rebuilding the plaza podium, replacing pavers, and making accessibility upgrades such as new stairs and ramps, as well as a new waterproofing system. Cloud Gate has been closed since last August and was expected to open earlier this spring.




	“Weather-permitting, we expect to reopen the Plaza...

Anish Kapoor’s ‘Bean’ Sculpture Slated to Reopen in Chicago

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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High-Schooler’s Art about Family Tradition Showcased as Google Doodle













	On its homepage, Google is today showcasing the art of a high school student who won the Doodle for Google contest.Google Doodle Remembers Agnès Varda, the...

High-Schooler’s Art about Family Tradition Showcased as Google Doodle

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