SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK: (Singing) Ain't going to let nobody, Lordy, turn me around... ADWOA GYIMAH-BREMPONG: Song is inseparable from political struggle. And in the 1960s, the voice leading those songs was often Bernice Johnson Reagon. She was born in southwest Georgia, the daughter of a Baptist minister. At 16, she went to a small, public, historically Black college, but was kicked out two years later for her civil rights activism. In 1962, Martin Luther King was arrested there as well, though she was not there to see it.

Remembering Bernice Johnson Reagon of The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock

Being American comes with its own set of unwritten guidelines—quirky, yet quintessential to the fabric of society. From BBQ etiquette to remote control diplomacy, here are 21 unspoken rules that every true American knows and abides by. 1. Thou Shalt Never Pass up a Free Sample. Free food? Count...

Real Americans Follow These 21 Unwritten Rules

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Winning the lottery is the ultimate pipe dream, offering the tantalising prospect of never having to work or stress about money again.But, alas, very, very few of us will ever bag so much as a box of chocolates in a village tombola, let alone a national jackpot.And yet, one couple managed to scoop themselves a cool $26 million (around £20.4 million), not thanks to prayers or luck but to some very clever mathematics.Jerry and Marge Selbee lived a quiet life in the small Michigan town of Evart where, together, they raised six kids and ran a local convenience store.When the...

Couple win $26 million in the lottery thanks to ‘basic arithmetic’

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

As climate change supercharges severe weather, home insurance prices are going way up. In some markets, insurers are pulling out entirely, where companies have decided that the risk of fires or storms is just too steep to keep doing business. Well, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is trying to address the problem with a summit this week, and acting HUD secretary Adrianne Todman is here to talk about it. Thanks for joining us.

As climate disasters go up, so do home insurance costs. HUD wants to break the cycle

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There are many reasons why people are nervous about entering social situations where they have to make small talk, such as a work event, a party where they don’t know many people, or at school.Some people don’t enjoy small talk because they get frustrated talking about seemingly unimportant topics. At the same time, others are shy and afraid they’ll say the wrong thing or run out of topics of conversation.Psychologists suggest those who are uncomfortable knowing what to say should use the FORD method. It’s an acronym that’s an easy way to remember four different topics of conversation that work with just about anyone.

Stop struggling with small talk by using the simple 'FORD method'

College parties are a hellscape for the socially anxious, and stories like this don’t make it any better. TikTok user Drew Muxlow thought he would shake things up by bringing something a bit more exciting than beer to his biology lab party — namely, cinnamon bread. Drew, not content with simply presenting the king of all bread to this shindig, proved to have another ace up his sleeve — this cinnamon bread was homemade in his new bread maker. What a stone-cold legend.

‘Those people just sucked’: College kid loses an entire friendship group just because he brought something weird to a party

Humorist Shalom Auslander has written for decades about growing up in a dysfunctional household within an ultra-orthodox Jewish community. Feh, title of his latest memoir, comes from the Yiddish word for "yuck." He talks about self-hatred, changing the narrative and his friendship with late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Also, Justin...

Waking Up And Feeling 'Yuck'

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

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A plus-size woman was shocked when a stranger commented on her buying a pack of cookies. She realized he was picking up on her own self-worth.

A stranger fat-shamed me while I was grocery shopping. It taught me a valuable lesson about how I'm perceived.

American Airlines, United and Delta have all grounded flights over a technology outage that has taken services offline around the world. Companies, banks, hospitals and emergency services have also been disrupted as there is a race to fix the issues behind it. For more, we're joined by NPR's Bobby Allyn. Now, Bobby, so what happened?

Major Microsoft outage disrupts flights and banking around the world

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

The alleged leader of a neo-Nazi organization has been indicted on charges that he was planning a mass attack in which a person dressed as Santa Claus would have distributed poisoned candy to racial minorities and Jewish children in New York City. Michail Chkhikvishvili, 21, is a Georgian national who...

A neo-Nazi leader is indicted for a plot to have a Santa Claus poison children in NYC

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Sirens echoed Monday night across several states in the Midwest. According to the National Weather Service, a storm system made up of several thunderstorms – known as a derecho – developed over Iowa and swept through parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Tornadoes then formed in Iowa,...

The Terror Of Tornadoes

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Don't be afraid of failure. Instead, embrace the near-win

So all this hour, we've been talking about The Psychology of Winning. But even if we do win the proverbial gold medal, how do we keep...

Don't be afraid of failure. Instead, embrace the near-win

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