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Two-car collision in central Phoenix injures 4
The crash took place near Van Buren and 32nd streets and involved a child, police say. PHOENIX — Phoenix firefighters were dispatched Thursday for the reports of a multi-vehicle crash near Van Buren and 32nd Streets. When crews arrived at the scene, they found a two-vehicle accident. A total of four people were transported to…
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Englewood basketball coach Paul McPherson, a former NBA player, jailed on multiple charges
Paul McPherson, Englewood High School’s now former boys basketball coach who played in the NBA, is facing multiple charges and sent to the Duval County jail on Thursday. The 45-year-old also served as the school’s security guard before his arrest on charges of five felony counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, three misdemeanor…
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Spotify’s New Royalty Model Contends With The Age Of Musical Overabundance
News is spreading of major changes that Spotify intends to make to its royalty payout model starting early next year. The changes, first reported by Music Business Worldwide, include a minimum threshold of streams for a song to qualify for royalty payments, penalties for streaming fraud, and restrictions on royalty payments for short “noise” tracks.…
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The art of stepping with Step Afrika!
HOUSTON – C. Brian William, a Houston native, founded Step Afrika! (always with an exclamation) in 1994. It’s the first dance company dedicated to the art of stepping. They’ve toured more than 60 countries, including The White House, showcasing its history and tradition through stepping. Renowned nationally as one of the top ten African-American dance…
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State health plan cuts coverage for weight-loss drugs, citing high costs
The state says it will no longer pay to help its employees pay for their weight-loss drugs. The State Health Plan Board of Trustees voted Thursday to put a moratorium on new users of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. As of Jan. 1, it means new users of the weight-loss drugs will have to pay…
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Pilot’s ‘breakdown’ is a reminder: Many fear seeking mental health help, advocates say
After an off-duty pilot who said he had struggled with depression for months tried to shut off fuel to a plane’s engines midair, industry advocates are drawing renewed attention to the difficulties pilots face dealing with mental health issues. The Federal Aviation Administration’s tight regulations and reliance on pilot “self-reporting,” advocates say, create a culture…
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Mitchell family pledges NCCC $275k donation for auto lab
Neosho County Community College has accepted a pledge of $275,000 from Mike and CeCe Mitchell for the construction of a new automotive laboratory at the Mitchell Career and Technology Center (MCTC) . “We made this donation because we support the kids, the tech center, and all that NCCC does,” Mike Mitchell said. More from this…
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Kendall Jenner opened up to Scott Disick about her anxiety and her fear of motherhood
In a candid and emotional moment on the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kendall Jenner, at 27 years old, revealed to Scott Disick her deep-seated anxiety and the impact it’s had on her desire to become a mom. The supermodel and reality TV star has always been open about her mental health struggles, describing anxiety…
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Hamilton: F1 cars without plank checks “got away with it” in US GP
The FIA only measured the planks of four cars after the race, and found that those of Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were illegal, leading to the disqualifications of the two drivers. The cars of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were deemed legal, but despite the 50% failure rate on the bumpy COTA track, the FIA…
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Donations to KDKA-TV Turkey Fund help those who rely on food banks
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We’re now a month into the 42nd annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund, and just four weeks away from Thanksgiving. There are so many people in our area who depend on their local food pantries week after week, and it’s your donations to the Turkey Fund that help them have a wonderful dinner on…
