Halle Bailey, singer and actress, and her boyfriend DDG, a rapper and YouTuber, never disclosed her pregnancy. Then, surprise revealed their son, Halo, in early January. Chloe, heavily emphasizing her sister’s privacy ability, called it “best-kept secret ever. “I’m on cloud nine,” Chloe said. Chloe said dodging the persistent speculation was no sweat, and it […]
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Reliving the ‘Dream’ local church reenacts King’s 1963 speech
Dr. King’s spirit was resurrected Jan. 14 inside the cavernous sanctuary of the Christ Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church on Kingshighway Blvd. A modest group seated in caramel-colored pews braved the frigid cold to hear a collective of faith, civil rights and labor leaders re-create the historic Lincoln Memorial Rally of 1963. Shegog “Don’t misconstrue […]
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4 Trends to Take Muted Interiors from Drab to Dreamy in 2024
(StatePoint) While neutral tones continue to be popular this year among home DIYers, bold and colorful surroundings also are trending right now. From adding dramatic style to the kitchen to giving an unexpected space a splash of color, these ideas—inspired by the 2024 FrogTape Design Trends, as identified by celebrity interior designer Taniya Nayak—will make […]
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Catherine Dennis new HSSU chief of public safety
Harris-Stowe State University has hired Catherine Dennis as its new chief of public safety. With an impressive career spanning 28 years in law enforcement and public safety, Dennis brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of community engagement, leadership, and strategic initiatives. Dennis served with distinction in various capacities within the St. […]
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George Clinton to funk up Hollywood Walk of Fame
George Clinton, 82, the legendary frontman of the Parliament-Funkadelic, will be enshrined in the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday Jan. 19 – and it’s way past time. “George Clinton has been instrumental in shaping the sound of Funk and pushing musical boundaries. His distinctive style, flamboyant persona, and psychedelic stage presence have made him […]
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6 Long-Term Care Myths That Could Impact Your Retirement
(StatePoint) When it comes to planning their retirement, most people will rely upon their savings, 401(k)s and other forms of income to provide the security they will need for that phase of life. However, many don’t consider a crucial need for their later years: long-term care insurance. In fact, a recent Forbes study revealed only […]
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AFC Championship will showcase elite Black QBS
Black History Month will again feature a starting Black quarterback in the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 11, 2024. Barring injury, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson guaranteed this by leading their teams to respective wins in AFC Divisional Playoff games. Mahomes was masterful in the Chiefs’ 27-24 […]
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Hábitos cotidianos para ayudar a protegerse contra la enfermedad en esta temporada
(StatePoint) Dado que solo el 8% de los niños y el 21% de los adultos informaron haber recibido la vacuna contra la COVID-19 2023-24, menos de la mitad de la población informó haber recibido una vacuna contra la gripe y solo el 20% de los adultos mayores de 60 años informaron haber recibido la vacuna […]
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Pair of powerhouse challenges charge into STL
Two major basketball events will take place in the St. Louis area in coming days, beginning with the fifth annual Vashon Winter Classic boys event on Saturday January 27 at Vashon High. On the girls side, Webster Groves will host its annual Winter Challenge, which will begin next Tuesday, January 30. The Vashon Winter Classic […]
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Here are five tips to help improve credit scores in 2024
Establishing credit is one of the most important keys to achieving financial health and creating generational wealth. A good credit score shows you have a track record of borrowing money responsibly and is important to landlords, mortgage lenders, financial institutions and more. The higher your credit score, the lower your interest rates will be on […]