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- Here’s how many runners needed medical attention during Monday’s balmy marathon
Temperatures were perfect for spectators, but many racers suffered heat stroke and related issues. The post Here’s how many runners needed medical attention during Monday’s balmy marathon appeared first on Boston.com.
- No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between a new class of obesity drugs and suicide. The post No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say appeared first on Boston.com.
- Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS
PFAS chemicals are hazardous because they don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to health issues such as low birth weight and kidney cancer. The post Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS appeared first on Boston.com.
Local News
- Amira Rasool’s Platform, The Folklore, Secures $3.4Million Seed Funding
Amira Rasool’s B2B marketplace platform, The Folklore, has achieved another remarkable milestone. The Folklore has secured $3.4 million in a seed funding […]
- Mayor Wu announces Brian Swett as City of Boston's first Chief Climate Officer
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Brian Swett as the City of Boston’s Chief Climate Officer, leading the Environment, Energy and Open Space […]
- Mayor Wu and B.A.A Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 128th Boston Marathon
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the second annual awards for the Fastest Bostonians, given to […]
- Get Paid to Provide Critical Programming to Residents
The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is excited to announce an upcoming Commonwealth Corps opportunity for Boston residents seeking a fulfilling and […]
- (BPRW) The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Highlights the Jessie Trice Community Health System During National Minority Health Month
(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL — The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) […]
- (BPRW) The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Highlights the Jessie Trice Community Health System During National Minority Health Month
(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL — The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) […]
- African Tech News Platform TechCabal Publishes ‘State of Tech in Africa’ Q1 2024 Report
TechCabal, a leading African tech publication, has released its latest ‘State of Tech in Africa Report.’ One of the main findings of the report is that […]
- (BPRW) GREEN THE CHURCH SUMMIT 2024 – A CLIMATE REVIVAL
(Black PR Wire) On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley, CA, and ONLINE, Green The Church California (GTC) and […]
- Panache Ventures and Kora Partner to Drive Venture Capital Growth in Africa
Canadian pre-seed venture fund Panache Ventures has partnered with African-focused fintech startup Kora. The partnership will help African tech founders to […]
- New EMTs and promotions celebrated
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston EMS today celebrated the graduation of 28 EMT-Recruits and three recent promotions in […]
Global News
- Black Maternal Health Week: Baby Dove Used Portrait Art To Spread Awareness For Expecting Black Moms
For Black Maternal Health Week, Baby Dove got artsy with a portrait exhibit in NYC that shed light on hard truths pregnant Black women face. The post Black […]
- Jayda Cheaves Embraces Her Natural Beauty – And So Should Everyone Else
Social media reacts after a makeup-free selfie of Jayda and a fan goes viral. But Jayda Wayda's army quickly came to her defense, applauding her natural beauty […]
- Nicole Ari Parker Says Motherhood Is Her Most Gratifying Role In Life
Nicole Ari Parker gets candid about her self-care routine, the upcoming season of 'And Just Like That,' motherhood, and more. The post Nicole Ari Parker Says […]
- Savannah James Stands On Business At Dior’s Pre-Fall Fashion Show In A Blue Men’s Suit
Savannah has been leaning into her fashion girlie era recently and drawing even more attention to her standout style. It's her time to shine, OK?! The post […]
- Caitlin Clark’s Rookie WNBA Salary Sparks Social Media Debate
The hype just isn’t matching the paychecks. The WNBA has received much more attention over recent years, and the recent March Madness events of Caitlin Clark […]
- Golden State Warriors’ Season Ends After Play-In Tournament Lost, Klay Thompson’s Scoreless Night Roasted
The first round of play-in games has come to a close, and it’ll be yet another postseason that the Golden State Warriors won’t be appearing in. Last night, […]
- Drake & Rick Ross’ Beef Heats Up With BBL Accusations, Mansion Shaming & More, Social Media Reacts
The Hip-Hop world is still waiting with bated breath for Kendrick Lamar to respond to Drake‘s diss track, but there’s one rapper who has no problem going […]
- Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’
Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Tami Roman, 54 Jennifer Garner, 52 Victoria Beckham, 50 Tyron Woodley, 42 (MMA Fighter) Redman, 54 Kimberly Elise, 57 […]
- Nneka Ihim Is Embracing A New Chapter After A ‘Disappointing’ ‘RHOP’ Experience
In an exclusive interview, Nneka Ihim talks her time on 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' as the franchise reached a boiling point of cast feuds. The post Nneka […]
- Jason Whitlock Says Angel Reese Needed To ‘Cover Up’ At WNBA Draft, Not White Athletes
Jason Whitlock said Angel Reese should "cover up" at the WNBA Draft but didn't have the same energy for white athletes. The post Jason Whitlock Says Angel […]