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NEW YORK — Nikelle Inman was eager to begin her new role as a coach for first-generation college students. She envisioned one-on-one meetings where she could help these students tackle challenges and find resources necessary for their success. However, things didn’t go as planned. Instead of engaging with students, she and her fellow coaches spent their first year buried in paperwork, primarily focused on reviewing admissions applications. This left her feeling alienated and unrecognized in her role. “When the admissions work overshadowed our original mission, it really made me feel disconnected,” Inman shared. This sentiment isn’t isolated; many U.S. workers…

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has a history of surprising upsets, and as we look ahead to the 2025 competition, there’s a strong possibility that fans will witness shocking results once again. Historically, recent tournaments have seen a trend where top seeds, such as No. 1, No. 2, or No. 3, are often vulnerable in the first round. In the past six tournaments, at least one highly-ranked team has fallen in the opening round. Notably, the tournament has featured two exceptional cases of No. 16 seeds defeating No. 1 seeds. The most famous instance occurred in 2018 when UMBC shocked…

A teenager in Georgia is facing serious legal trouble after recording a diss rap aimed at a fellow student, leading to charges of making terrorist threats. This incident unfolded at Heritage High School in Conyers, where 18-year-old Cortez Lyles shared his viral diss track on Instagram following a physical altercation with a teammate last November. According to reports, Lyles’s mother, Shandela McKnight, explained that her son created the diss track as a way to vent his frustrations. After being advised by his parents not to act out physically, Lyles decided to use his creativity to express his feelings through music.…

In the picturesque regions of Champagne, France, as well as in Italy and Spain, one alarming figure has become the talk of the day: 200%. This is the potential tariff that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on European wines, including Champagne, should the European Union retaliate with tariffs on U.S. products. This trade issue has raised significant concerns among Europe’s wine producers. David Levasseur, a third-generation vineyard owner in France, expressed his worries, fearing that a 200% tariff would devastate his business in the U.S. market. “It would be catastrophic for us,” he stated, pointing out that…

A tragic incident involving an Alaska commuter plane last month has raised concerns about safety regulations and operational procedures in aviation. The small aircraft, a Bering Air Cessna, went missing shortly after takeoff and was later discovered with all ten individuals onboard deceased. Preliminary investigations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveal critical details that may explain the crash. According to the NTSB’s initial report, the aircraft was significantly overweight at the time of departure. Specifically, it took off with an estimated weight of about 9,865 pounds, which was over 1,000 pounds above the maximum allowed for flying…

An inmate from Indiana is currently unaccounted for after he left his work crew, prompting local law enforcement to advise residents to secure their homes. On Wednesday, March 19, 21-year-old Michael D. Anderson, who was serving time at the Edinburgh Correctional Facility, walked away during a work detail near Vallonia Tree Nursery. His last known location was near the Starve Hollow area. According to the Indiana Department of Correction, Anderson was serving a three-year sentence after being found guilty of two counts of burglary in Lake County. He is described as a light-skinned Black male, standing 5 feet 8 inches…

Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania recently visited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and was presented with a unique gift: a silver-plated beeper. This token of appreciation highlights Fetterman’s recent vocal support for Israel, particularly over the country’s efforts against Hezbollah. During his visit, Fetterman praised Israel’s successful military operations, which included the strategic detonation of pagers last year that were used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon. These actions came in response to a horrific attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people and the taking of numerous hostages. Despite being a member…

Nestle USA is taking a proactive step by recalling certain batches of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals due to concerns about potential contamination with a “wood-like material.” This announcement comes after reports, including one involving a choking incident. The recall specifically affects a limited number of meals with best-before dates ranging from September 2025 to April 2026. The affected items include Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna. These products were distributed to major grocery stores across the U.S. between September 2024…

Khloé Kardashian Recently Opens Up About Her Love Life In a recent episode of The Kardashians, Khloé Kardashian candidly discussed her current dating life, or the lack of it. The 40-year-old mother of two shared her thoughts during a trip to Tuscany, where she joked with her hairstylist Chris Appleton and sister Kim Kardashian about her dry spell when it comes to intimacy. Chris teased Khloé, saying, "Let’s get Khloé laid," as they laughed during their getaway for an Andrea Bocelli concert. Khloé shot back, playfully acknowledging how Chris seems obsessed with the fact that she hasn’t been intimate in…

The Pentagon recently reinstated several webpages honoring the vital contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans. This decision came after backlash from tribal leaders who were upset by the initial removal of this content. The pages were taken down as part of a broader effort to eliminate military content deemed related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, known as DEI. This initiative follows an executive order from former President Donald Trump that directed the federal government to end DEI programs. Unfortunately, officials at the Defense Department acknowledged that the important material about the Navajo Code Talkers had been…