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Aretha Says She Didn’t Have Gastric Bypass Surgery, But STILL Doesn’t Say What The Surgery Was About

• March 11, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Aretha Franklin, Big Beautiful Women, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Health, Protestant Denominations, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Weight Gain/Lack/Loss, Women
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Atlanta Fox 5 I-Team Reporter Dale Russell Adds to Story About Bishop Long, Ephren Taylor and The Cheated Parishioners

• February 4, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, Black People, Class, Consumerism, Cultural History, Homelessness, Joblessness, Protestant Denominations, Religion, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: African Americans, Atlanta GA, Bishop Eddie Long, Bishop Long, Blacks, Born again (Christianity), Common Sense, Dale Russell, Ephren Taylor, Financial Mismanagement, Financial Presentation, Fox I-Team, Fox News, Illegal Gambling, John Meddling, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Seven Deadly Sins, Sweepstakes Video Games, The Black Church, Vanity, YouTube

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The New York Times

In Charleston, S.C., Saving Historic Homes Means Hoisting Them in the Air July 24, 2021
A city known for extraordinary architecture is coming to terms with intensifying storms, a rising sea and streets that flood with distressing regularity.
Why Some Americans Are Still Hesitant to Get Vaccinated July 26, 2021
The U.S. vaccine rollout has plateaued and the course of the coronavirus pandemic in this country may depend on how many people are ultimately swayed to get vaccinated.
Photo From The Bootleg Fire: America's Largest Wildfire July 26, 2021
Small fires burned inside hollowed-out trees. Smoke rose from the blackened dirt. On the edge of the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, firefighters worked to halt the advance of the flames.
What to Know About the Heat Waves July 29, 2021
In most parts of the United States, temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied.
Navy Charges Sailor With Arson in Fire That Destroyed Warship July 30, 2021
The sailor, who was a member of the crew when the fire broke out last July, faces a hearing that will determine whether there will be a court-martial.
Carl Levin, Long-Serving Michigan Senator, Dies at 87 July 30, 2021
The longest-serving U.S. senator in Michigan history, Mr. Levin was regarded by colleagues and Washington observers as a paragon of probity.
Biden Backs Democrats Advancing Immigration Changes Unilaterally July 30, 2021
The president said that White House staff were “putting out a message right now” that “we should include in the reconciliation bill the immigration proposal.”
He Killed Himself After the Jan. 6 Riot. Did He Die in the Line of Duty? July 30, 2021
Jeffrey Smith, a police officer who confronted a mob in the Capitol, later shot himself. His widow blames the riot, and is asking for full death benefits.

The Guardian, UK

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: BMX joy for GB, more Australia swimming gold, athletics blasts off – live! July 30, 2021
Games schedule | Results | Medal table | Full coverageGB’s BMX double as Shriever gets gold and Whyte silverSign up for the Guardian’s daily Olympic briefingEmail Niall, tweet or comment below the line 8.39am BST “If anyone else was wondering, according to Wikipedia Tennys Sandgren was named after his Swedish great-grandfather,” tweets LillaMW. Speaking of S […]
Beijing warns of ‘counter-measures’ as Royal Navy sails South China Sea July 30, 2021
Strike group led by HMS Queen Elizabeth is sailing through waters that are heavily contested between China and neighbouring countriesChina’s military and state media have warned the UK against provocation as it sent a carrier strike group, led by a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, through the contested South China Sea.A spokesman for China’s Ministry of National […]
Greece sends police to Covid hotspot islands to step up controls July 30, 2021
Party islands Mykonos and Ios could be shut down as Delta variant infection rates surge among young peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGreece has begun deploying police units to holiday island hotspots as the country’s tourism season moves into high gear amid a worrying spread of coronavirus variants.Authorities moved to beef u […]
Malta government bears responsibility for journalist’s murder, inquiry finds July 29, 2021
Inquiry into death of Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017 says state had created a culture of impunityAn independent inquiry in Malta into the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has found that the state had to bear responsibility after creating a “culture of impunity”.The 437-page report, conducted by a team of judges and released on […]
Women participate less at conferences, even if gender-balanced – study July 30, 2021
Exclusive: small changes in conference design can make big difference to female inclusion, say researchersWomen are less likely to participate in proceedings at medical and scientific conferences, even with gender-balanced delegates, although simple interventions in conference design sparked a significant improvement in female inclusion, a study has found. M […]
Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over Black Widow streaming release July 29, 2021
The actor claims that the studio breached her contract by releasing her standalone Marvel adventure on Disney+ Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over the recent release of Black Widow.The actor is claiming that the studio’s decision to launch her first, and last, Marvel standalone film on Disney+ as well as cinemas is a breach of contract. Continue reading. […]
Russia rocket mishap briefly nudges International Space Station out of position July 29, 2021
After several ‘hiccups’ on the journey to the ISS, the Nauka lab module accidentally fired its rockets after dockingRussia’s troubled Nauka laboratory module has caused a fright when its rockets accidentally fired after docking the with the International Space Station, briefly throwing the station out of position.A few hours after docking, Nauka’s propulsive […]
Syria: Assad shells former opposition stronghold Deraa July 29, 2021
President attempts to crush simmering insurrection with all-day offensive as rebels launch counterattackBashar al-Assad has attacked a former opposition stronghold with missiles and artillery shelling in an attempt to crush a simmering insurrection, in an unprecedented development in Syria’s decade-long war.Deraa al-Balad and its surrounds, a district of Der […]

The BBC

Covid in Sydney: Military deployed to help enforce lockdown July 30, 2021
Authorities say the deployment is needed, but critics argue it will "pick on" marginalised groups.
Nanjing: New virus outbreak worst after Wuhan, says China state media July 30, 2021
Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July.
US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020 July 30, 2021
More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped.
Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise July 29, 2021
The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.
Hong Kong: First person sentenced under security law gets nine years jail July 30, 2021
Tong Ying-kit had rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan.
Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station July 30, 2021
The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow July 29, 2021
The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.
Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless July 30, 2021
For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration.