Source: Anadolu / Getty COVID-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance have been a hot-button issue in recent months. So much so that the entire federal government is shut down over the GOP’s refusal to extend them. Senate Democrats have argued that without the subsidies, millions will become uninsured in the upcoming year due…
CNN anchor Jake Tapper faced a wave of backlash this week after an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent veered off course when Bessent dodged questions about President Donald Trump’s lavish Mar-a-Lago party and instead took aim at former President Barack Obama. The exchange aired amid public outrage over Trump’s decision to host a Gatsby-themed…
✕ As the government shutdown continues, the clock is ticking for thousands of college students whose next meal depends on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Among them is Howard University senior Faith Harper, who says her $260 monthly benefit often makes the difference between eating and going hungry. “I’ve been on SNAP for…
Diarrha N’Diaye is the EVP of beauty and fragrance at Skims (Photo: Getty Images) After closing her award-winning beauty brand Ami Colé, Diarrha N’Diaye will now help lead the strategy and development of Skims Beauty. One minor setback can be the key to unlocking new opportunities, just ask Diarrha N’Diaye. Months after announcing the closure…
Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump. (Photo credit: Getty Images) After President Trump declared action if Nigeria didn’t act swiftly to protect Christians from harm, Nicki Minaj shared her gratitude. There’s at least one person on board for President Trump’s recent remarks regarding Christians in Nigeria — Nicki Minaj. On Saturday, Nov. 1, the 42-year-old rapper shared…
Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty We are living through a time where corruption has become policy, and cruelty a form of governance. Across this country, we are watching the architecture of democracy bend toward authoritarianism — and it’s happening in plain sight. Day after day, the right is testing how far it can go in…
✕ Voting remains one of the most important things we can do to protect our families and communities, but also to sustain our power. In the season six opener for “Listen to Black Women,” Stacey Abrams and Latosha Brown explore power, politics, and protecting our peace. More than a plea for people to vote, Abrams…
Source: HIROKO MASUIKE / Getty Tuesday, Nov. 4, is shaping up to be a major day for elections across the United States, with several high-profile races capturing national attention. Here are a few places that should be on your radar. New York In New York City, the tightly contested mayoral race features Democratic nominee Zohran…
President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 28, for their summit talk, and his speech has social media users wondering about his cognitive skills. The Associated Press reports Trump was in Japan to negotiate $550 billion in Japanese investment as part of a trade deal,…
Former “Today” host Matt Lauer was spotted earlier this year, marking what many believed was his first public appearance in nearly eight years since being fired over workplace misconduct allegations. Now, his daughter is making headlines for her own scandalous reasons after dropping a series of racy photos dressed like a bunny. Pictures of Matt…
