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Details: Written by John Patrick Hunt, University of California, Davis and Celeste K. Carruthers, University of Tennessee; Published: 03 March 2023

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The administration in 2022 announced plans to cancel up to US$10,000 in student loan balances for borrowers who earn under $125,000 per year

Details: Written by TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer; Published: 02 March 2023

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Lilly’s changes come as lawmakers and patient advocates pressure drugmakers to do something about soaring prices.

Details: Written by SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press; Published: 28 February 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an event to celebrate Black History Month, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

A White House reception held Monday marked Black History Month, a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 24 February 2023

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He believed that Black enterprise was the key to true freedom!

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Details: Written by By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer; Published: 24 February 2023

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To many, ABS has begun to feel inevitable. Umpires have already agreed to allow it at the major league level when it is ready.

Details: Written by ANNIE MA Associated Press; Published: 24 February 2023

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For Black students, Black and white HBCU-trained teachers were more effective than their non-HBCU-trained counterparts

Details: Written by Michael W. Carroll, American University; Published: 23 February 2023

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The justices are being asked to negotiate complex arguments that could have wide implications for online providers and ultimately everyone who uses the internet.

Details: Written by Brandy Thomas Wells, Oklahoma State University; Published: 23 February 2023

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Diet-related illnesses are shortening life spans and the lack of conveniently located and affordable nutritious food makes it hard for many Americans to enjoy good health.

Details: Written by By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer; Published: 21 February 2023

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Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they'll do the same for their favorite meals.

Details: Written by By KEVIN MCGILL Associated Press; Published: 21 February 2023

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New Orleans' annual Carnival season entered its ebullient crescendo Tuesday with thousands of revelers gathering and lining miles of parade routes in a citywide Mardi Gras celebration underpinned this year by violent crime concerns and political turmoil.