Moms Mabley was one of the most admired comedians to have ever graced the comedy world, although she doesn’t always get the proper recognition she deserves. She dominated a sport at a time when only males were playing it. Her influence had an effect on everyone from Redd Foxx, to Richard Pryor, to Whoopi Read More…
Biography A burly burlesque comedian, raucous Pigmeat Markham starred in dozens of classic sketches including “Here Come De Judge.” He played the world’s funkiest judge: “The judge is high as a Georgia pine! Everybody’s goin’ to jail today! And to show you I don’t mean nobody no good this morning, I’m givin’ myself six months! Read More…
By Will Dunham 4 minute read Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) – The world’s human population is forecast to surpass 8 billion in the coming months. Compared to ants, that is a mediocre milestone. Researchers have made the most thorough assessment to date of the global population of Read More…
Amid rumors that Nikon is joining Canon in winding down development and production of DSLR cameras, a look back at the history and impact of the DLSR—and where it’s headed. by Christina Cacouris Last December, Canon announced that they would be shuttering development and production of the DSLR sometime in the next few years. “The Read More…
Students at Florida A&M University (FAMU) have filed a class action lawsuit accusing the state of a “pattern” of racial discrimination undercutting the historically Black school in resources, funding and more compared to Whiter schools. The suit, filed on behalf of six undergraduate and graduate students in Tallahassee, alleges the state shortchanged FAMU more than Read More…
11KVIEWS (Natural News) Gov. Gavin Newsom of California just signed into law new legislation allowing dead bodies throughout the state to be composted instead of buried or cremated. Up until now, the Golden State, like most states and the rest of the world, only allowed for the burial or burning of deceased human remains. Now, there is Read More…
After decades of merely assisting doctors, are sophisticated machines ready to take charge? The da Vinci surgical robot, shown here on a US Navy hospital ship, is one of the most widely used devices to assist doctors in laparoscopic surgery. The procedure — in which tools are inserted through tiny holes in the abdomen instead Read More…
7,340VIEWS (Natural News) Is California on the verge of becoming a sanctuary state for child transgender trafficking? The state’s legislature is definitely trying to make it happen. Senate Bill 107, introduced by Scott Wiener, a prominent Democratic state senator, was recently passed and now awaits a signature from Gov. Gavin Newsom. If signed, SB 107 would allow the Read More…
(Natural News) The city of New Orleans in Louisiana – known for Cajun cuisine, the Mardi Gras and jazz music – is now also known as America’s murder capital. An analysis by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) revealed that the Crescent City recorded the highest homicide rate of any major city so far in 2022, with 41 homicides per 100,000 Read More…
Onions are a culinary favorite because they give various savory dishes a delicious flavor boost. If you love onions, here’s more good news for you. Research has already proven that onions are potent cancer-fighting foods. But certain onions have more anticancer health benefits than others and can even prevent the spread of colon and liver cancers. This is Read More…
