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Happy New Year

A Christmas Eve Lesson

On December 24, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on what would be his last Christmas Eve. The message was titled “A Christmas Sermon on Peace.” More than 50 years later, I reiterate some of that powerful lesson.

2 mins

Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday.

2 mins

Spread cheer, recycling right this year holiday recycling reminders

PHILADELPHIA, December 22, 2023 - As the holiday season is upon us, the Streets Department offers a few reminders on how to include RECYCLING RIGHT in your holiday to-do list, announced Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams.

2 mins

Biden should keep expanding approach to Black voters, group of Democratic strategists says

(AP) Some top Democrats are worried that a dip in Black voter turnout, along with other challenges, could doom President Joe Biden and his party in 2024.

5 mins

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Friday, in his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system.

1 min

Biden-Harris Administration announces $150 Million to help underserved communities receive low-interest loans for resilience projects

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2023 -- As FEMA launches 2024 as its “Year of Resilience,” the agency is announcing the second funding opportunity for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant program to make communities safer from natural hazards.

3 mins

A holiday question: How old is too old?

In the spirit of Christmas past and future, and in light of the age of our likely two major candidates for president in 2024, I thought it a good day to ask: How old is too old? (Forgive me if I've asked this before.

6 mins

January Consumer Financial Protection Events

January outreach events, in partnership with the listed organizations, will be held in person and are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

3 mins

Year of the Builder: Why (and How) to Restore your company's Builder Spirit in 2024

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH, December 2023 —For many companies 2023 was a doozy. Navigating a shaky economy, rampant inflation, labor shortages, and soaring interest rates have taken its toll. If your company is struggling and you’re not sure how to turn things around in 2024, Dan Adams has a suggestion: Set a New Year’s resolution to restore your Builder spirit.

4 mins

Sickle Cell Disease: More than just growing pains

(NAPSI) It's what every parent wishes they could do for their child: solve the impossible.

2 mins

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