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Taylor Swift’s Historic Concert at 16 in Raleigh’s Athens Drive High School
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In 2006, a then-unknown 16-year-old Taylor Swift performed at Athens Drive High School to a small crowd of teenagers. The now-mega pop star arrived in a van with a small band, played a concert, and then left immediately afterward. Despite the low turnout and minimal fanfare, those who attended the show felt a unique connection to Swift,…
Top 10 Tactics for Optimal Health in Flu Season
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Fall season brings with it both cold and flu viruses, the symptoms of which can overlap, making it…
Biden Forgives $9B Student Loans for 125K Borrowers
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The Biden administration announced that $9 billion of student loan debt would be erased for 125,000…
Explore Sidik Fofana’s Empowering Session at U-M Zell Writers Series
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Sidik Fofana, a Brooklyn-based short story writer and public school teacher, participated in the U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series on October 5, 2023. Fofana read and discussed his work, particularly his 2022 debut collection "Stories from the Tenants Downstairs," which explores personal challenges and the gentrification…
Maricopa County Eviction Filings May Surpass 2005 Record
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Maricopa County, Arizona, has reported an upward trajectory in evictions, with September witnessing the…
Experience the Magic of Grand Rapids’ 46th Applebutter Fest
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The Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest is preparing for its 46th year, with forty-five bushels of apples being…
Unveiling Wisconsin’s Protection Against Unexpected Medical Bills
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The No Surprises Act (NSA), active since 2022, protects American consumers from surprise bills for covered emergency out-of-network services, such as air ambulance services, and non-emergency services at an in-network facility. The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is the primary enforcer of the NSA in Wisconsin and…
Free Septic Repairs: Grant Program for Eligible WNC Homeowners
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with environmental nonprofit…
Kari Lake: Arizona’s New Joe Arpaio of America
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Kari Lake, a former TV anchor in Arizona, has filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate after losing the…
Jim Jordan, Trump Ally, Announces Bid for Speaker
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Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has announced his bid for the position of Speaker of the House following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. Jordan, who has been a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and has occupied key positions in GOP leadership, sent a letter to colleagues asking for their support and underlining his commitment to unite the…