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Stay calm. Answer their questions but don’t volunteer more than asked. Have a lawyer’s number ready. Pack clothing from Western brands, and don’t carry any emblems of the Chinese Communist Party. These kinds of tips on how to make it through U.S. border control have filled
Shania Twain’s 2004 Greatest Hits compilation will make its first-ever appearance on vinyl on November 17 via Mercury Nashville/UMe. The new version will be available in no fewer than four editions. The collection gathered together all of the Canadian superstar’s best-loved anthems to that point in her glittering career, and the new release brings that […]
A jury previously awarded Shannon Phillips $25.6 million. August 16, 2023, 8:07 PM ET • 5 min read A New Jersey federal judge has ordered Starbucks to pay a former employee who was awarded $25.6 million in a wrongful termination suit an extra $2.7 million in damages. Shannon Phillips, a former regional director for the […]
One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, Reuters reported Thursday, citing two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators. From the report: Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to […]
MarketandResearch.biz recently released a report on the Global Bentonite Market. It presents thorough and integrated research on the current situation, focusing on the fundamental factors, market strategies, and key players’ growth in the business. The study aids regulators and corporate executives in making cost-effective strategic decisions. It provides an objective and comprehensive evaluation of existing […]
Photo: David Livingston / Contributor (Getty Images) Sheryl Lee Ralph has turned the meaning of being a diva on its. head. Per her social media and interviews, she encourages all of her friends and fans to be divas, people that have self-respect, are elegant, and are kind to others. She also has a book, Redefining […]
The United States is deploying additional troops to an East African base in case they are needed to evacuate U.S. diplomatic officials or civilians from Sudan, the Defense Department said Thursday. Recommended “We are deploying additional capabilities nearby in the region for contingency purposes related to securing and potentially facilitating the departure of U.S. Embassy […]
A group of students at the University of Minnesota celebrate their induction into medical school. The U.S. has disproportionately few Black and Hispanic doctors. Some of the barriers to entering the profession start before even getting in to medical school, recent research finds, including financial pressures and racism. Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via Getty Images hide […]
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH This month NPR honors and acknowledges the role of Black people in our history and their influence on our society and culture. Join us as we share playlists, stories, Tiny Desk concerts, conversations and other special events. Follow along all month long while we celebrate the past, present and future, find […]
FLORIDA – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Florida will see a reduction in their benefits starting in March. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service said benefit amounts will return to normal for all SNAP households after receiving a temporary boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive Social Security, you recently got a […]