Wonder Drug Or Waste Of Money? The Truth About Fish Oil.

THE GUARDIAN - Fish oil supplements are high in omega-3s, essential fatty acids that our body does not produce on its own. These play an important role in cardiovascular health, brain function, eyesight and immune systems. As a result, fish oil supplements have been touted as a way of reducing the risk of heart attacks and inflammation, and improving cognitive function and skin health. This has made fish oil supplements

Cory Booker’s long speech offers a strategy for Trump opponents in a fragmented media landscape

The Conversation - Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking, 25-hour Senate floor speech, which began on March 31, 2025, and ended on April 1, momentarily snatched the national spotlight from President Donald Trump. The ever-churning national news cycle has already moved on from the spectacle. But as communication studies scholars, we believe Booker's speech offers important lessons for Trump opponents in a fragmented political and media landscape. Our analysis of Booker's speech, its media coverage

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

AP News - The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather. The weather service has "paused" the translations because its contract with the provider has lapsed, NWS spokesperson Michael Musher said. He declined further comment. Lilt, an artificial intelligence company, began providing translations in late 2023,

In their words: What judges and Trump’s government say about Abrego Garcia’s mistaken deportation

[caption id="attachment_11468" align="alignnone" width="1440"] AP Photo / Jose Luis Magana[/caption] AP NEWS - President Donald Trump's administration has dug in on its contention that the government should not have to repatriate Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite U.S. Supreme Court and lower court rulings that he was wrongly deported and should be returned to the United States. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has required daily status updates on what the Trump administration is doing to return

How To Buy A Home Using Your Section 8 Housing Voucher

Section 8 is a federal housing Program that provides rental assistance for participating low-income families. However, it is also possible to use Section 8 to buy a home under some circumstances. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows families to use a portion of their rent to buy a home if they meet program requirements. Families can get help with down payments, closing costs, and lower interest rates.

Black Star Network Comes to Raleigh 

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_11434" align="alignleft" width="184"] Photo: Roland Martin[/caption] Are you following Roland Martin's Black Star Network on YouTube? Roland Martin's Black Star Network  YouTube channel is a must-follow for anyone seeking insightful and culturally relevant content. The network's flagship show, Roland Martin Unfiltered, delivers daily news and commentary from Washington, DC, covering a broad spectrum of topics including politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports,

NC will appeal FEMA ruling to end 100% Helene cost-share, as state braces for tariff impacts

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, seen here speaking to reporters as he unveiled his two-year budget proposal on March 19, 2025, says North Carolina will appeal a recent Trump administration decision to reduce federal funding to areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - North Carolina will appeal FEMA's decision to end their 100% cost-share for Hurricane Helene debris cleanup and emergency services,

50-Year-Old Black-Owned Construction Firm Opens It’s First International Office in Nairobi, Kenya

Nationwide - Choates Family of Companies, a Black-owned international, multi-generational US-based construction firm that spans more than five decades, has opened its first international office in Nairobi, Kenya. The opening of this new office has cemented its position as a global leader in infrastructure, real estate, investments, digital currency and blockchain, energy, commodity trading, and advisory services. Under the dynamic leadership of its founder and CEO Darrell Choates Sr. and

Current Mortgage Trends: Are Mortgage Rates Going Down?

By Molly Grace | Business Insider Last year, mortgage rates were supposed to go down a lot. But in spite of some big drops in the fall of 2024, rates ended the year close to where they started. What will happen in 2025? Most forecasts expect mortgage rates to go down slightly this year. But there's a lot of uncertainty in the economic outlook right now, especially regarding tariffs, which