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They wanted her for her eyes and skin – Unsolved mystery of South African missing girl Jacquen Appollis
A South African court has heard allegations that a traditional healer sought six-year-old Joshlin Smith for her eyes and fair complexion before her disappearance last year. Her mother, Kelly Smith, is on trial for allegedly orchestrating the kidnapping. Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis, and their friend Steveno van Rhyn have pleaded not guilty to charges…
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Man makes history by becoming the first in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia, doctors say
A Long Island hospital has said that it has successfully eliminated sickle cell disease from...
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Blacks hold only $313 billion in stock market wealth compared to $41 trillion by whites
A recent report from Axios has brought to light the profound disparities in stock market wealth...
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Scotland bans the use of terms like ‘slaves’ and ‘slave trade’ from its curriculum
Scotland’s exam authority, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), has replaced...
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Blind U.S. boy who jammed with Travis Barker, bought 200 canes for the blind in Ghana, loses home in Eaton fire
Grayson Roberts, a 10-year-old blind boy from California who once jammed with Travis Barker, lost his Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. Grayson, who was born legally blind due to a chromosomal disorder,...
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Nigeria: 16 die in military airstrike ‘mistake’
The Nigerian military has killed at least 16 civilians in the country’s north-western Zamfara State after mistaking them for criminal gangs, BBC reported Monday. The residents, who were killed in...
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Update on Maryland teen who jumped in front of bullet to save girl
A Maryland teen who jumped in front of a bullet to save a stranger’s life is expected to make a full recovery, according to his family. Chase Lancaster, 16, jumped in front of a bullet to save a...
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Wade Institute of Technology launches tuition-free Engineering master’s program for Black students
The Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), an experiential college based in Silicon Valley, is now accepting applications for its innovative, tuition-free Master’s in Engineering Management program....
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After landing largest contract in NBA history, Jayson Tatum is reportedly exploring a $200M WNBA investment in St. Louis
Jayson Tatum plays for the Boston Celtics. Early this year, he signed a historic deal in the NBA after he agreed to a five-year $315 million contract extension. The deal is said to be the largest contract...
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12-year-old gets surprise Taylor Swift tickets from hospital after a challenging year
Kelsey Farris is one happy 12-year-old. When staff members at Children’s Hospital New Orleans gave her tickets to a Taylor Swift performance, she was both thrilled and surprised. The hospital revealed...
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Meet the first woman to lead St. Louis FBI Field Office
Special Agent Ashley T. Johnson is the first woman to be designated as special agent in charge of the St. Louis FBI Field Office. Originally from Alabama, the 47-year-old started as a probation officer...
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Charges dropped against deaf man with cerebral palsy after video of police punching him became public
Following a thorough review of bodycam and security footage, all charges against Tryon McAlpin, a 34-year-old deaf man with cerebral palsy, have been dropped. Initially facing charges related to his August...
