By Sarah Jacoby, TODAY A woman has gone 14 months without detectable levels of HIV in her body following an experimental stem cell transplant procedure. The “New York patient,” as she’s being called, is the fourth person — and the first woman — to be apparently cured of HIV with this type of treatment. She […]
By Denny Ceizyk, Lending Tree Black Americans frequently face challenges achieving homeownership, even in areas with large Black populations, according to a 2021 LendingTree study. Those fortunate enough to overcome financial hurdles to become homeowners may face a different obstacle: appraisal discrimination. The newest LendingTree survey finds that more than 1 in 5 Americans who’ve […]
“If your response to war in Ukraine is ‘they’re just like us,’ remember that so are the people of Yemen, Syria, Kurdistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine,” said one British lawmaker.
By Julia Conley, The Real News The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association on Sunday was among those criticizing coverage from major international news outlets which suggested the Ukrainian people are more worthy of sympathy than victims of other military conflicts in Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere outside of Europe. A viral video showing a […]
By Terry DeMio, Cincinnati Enquirer, USA Today CINCINNATI — Be aware: That COVID-19 test kit in your home could contain a toxic substance that may be harmful to your children and you. The substance is sodium azide, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Drug and Poison Information Center has seen a surge in calls about […]
Meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia Moscow. 27.02.2022 (Shutterstock) By Ben Judah, Slate The belief that Vladimir Putin was bluffing, that he would never give the order for the nearly 200,000-man army he had spent months amassing on the borders of Ukraine to invade, persisted as late as 5:45am Moscow time the day of […]
Hallandale, Florida, USA. February 24th 2022. Miami: Ukraine War Protest. Protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some Ukraine Anti War signs and banners. (Shutterstock) By David Lyons, Sun Sentinel Just hours after Russian military forces invaded their homeland, members of the Ukrainian community in South Florida protested the incursion with a rally in Hallandale Beach […]
Pro Ukraine protesters gathered outside the White House after Russia invaded Ukraine. – Washington DC, USA- February 24th, 2022 (Shutterstock) By Sir Ronald Sanders Global tension is rising concerning Ukraine, the second-largest country in Europe after Russia reach it borders. Ukraine was a part of the defunct Soviet Union, declaring its independence in 1991 when […]
By Lisa Miller, The Conversation Thankfully, most people who get COVID–19 don’t become seriously ill – especially those who are vaccinated. But a small fraction do get hospitalized, and a smaller fraction do die. If you are vaccinated and catch the coronavirus, what are your chances of getting hospitalized or dying? As an epidemiologist, I […]
By Linda Nwoke, Special to CAW Did you know that over 30 million lawsuits are filed each year in the United States, in state and federal trial courts? More so, more than $1.5 billion is spent in state courts to process over 14 million civil cases. Yet, the courts remain overburdened with civil lawsuits. Consequently, […]
By Victoria Falk During an exclusive interview with People, Power, and Politics Radio Show, Diana Richardson spoke candidly about her journey from Assemblywoman of the 43rd District to her current role as Deputy Borough President of Brooklyn, New York. Ms. Richardson, who entered into office in 2015 in a special election and served six years […]