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LeBron James continues to expand his community footprint in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. On Tuesday, the LeBron James Family Foundation announced plans to open up the I Promise HealthQuarters, a primary care center that will offer medical, dental and optometry services, as well as physical and recreational activities. Slated to open in 2023, the center, […]
Gucci has partnered with health tech company ŌURA on a new smart ring. The Gucci x ŌURA ring comes equipped with the current Generation 3 technology, as well as an assortment of “advanced sensors” covering everything from heart rate to stress. Of particular note in terms of design is the presence of an interlocking G in […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A potentially linked to organic fresh strawberries. CNN reports the FDA has issued a warning to consumers who purchased FreshKampo and HEB branded strawberries, between March 5 and April 25, after 17 cases of Hepatitis A were reported […]
Nearly a month since she landed in the ICU after suffering stroke, Little Women: Atlanta star Shirlene “Ms. Juicy Baby” Pearson returned home this week to begin her road to recovery. The 50-year-old reality TV star took to Instagram on Friday to announce that she was officially discharged from the hospital. “I am not at 100%, but I am […]
Several products of Jif peanut butter sold in the U.S. are being recalled due to an outbreak of salmonella linked to a Lexington, Ky., manufacturing facility. J.M. Smucker, Jif’s parent company, announced the news in a press release on Friday, saying that the peanut butter was sold nationwide and the recall includes more than 45 kinds of […]
During an appearance on Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Kevin Durant talked about how he views marijuana and compared it to having a “glass of wine.” The Brooklyn Nets star, who informed Letterman that he was high during the interview, said that weed “clears the distractions out of your brain a little bit.” He […]
A Massachusetts resident has been diagnosed with the rare monkeypox virus—marking the first reported monkeypox case in the country this year. According to the state’s Department of Public Health, the male patient tested positive for the rare infection on Tuesday, shortly after returning from a trip to Canada. The case was confirmed Thursday after follow-up testing by […]
Lil Durk’s Neighborhood Heroes Foundation is helping supply inmates in his home state with hand sanitizer amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Durk’s organization teamed up with the Illinois Department of Corrections and the non-profit Chicago Votes to help supply the prisons with 29,000 bottles of hand sanitizer. “The pandemic has amplified issues that impact our incarcerated community members […]
Nick Cannon says he’s done making babies. The 41-year-old entertainer, who will soon be a father of eight, spoke about his decision during a recent appearance on E! News’ Daily Pop, when hosts Justin Sylvester and Loni Love how many kids he plans to have. Cannon insisted he found purpose in fatherhood, but reiterated his intention to stop expanding his […]
Starbucks will reimburse employees for travel expenses related to seeking abortions or gender-affirming procedures, the company announced this week. The move was announced via a letter to Starbucks partners from Sara Kelly, who currently serves as the company’s acting executive vice president of partner resources. As the Associated Press noted in its report, the Seattle-headquartered coffee […]
