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George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family. Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death was not released. […]

Here are the important lessons from Graham Platner’s candidacy

"It must be said that despite the obviously inadequate vetting of this candidate, Graham Platner was an exceptional, natural politician."

Curtis named to dean's list at Plymouth State University

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire — Benjamin Curtis of Levant has been named to the Plymouth State University dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Curtis is majoring in meteorology. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 for the term, be a matriculated student with […]

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions, his family announced Tuesday. The Boston University CTE Center, which investigates the long-term consequences of repetitive brain trauma […]

Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to step aside after rape allegation

It’s not yet clear whether the Vermont independent will withdraw his endorsement of Graham Platner.