NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — The new Pope’s French-sounding last name, Prevost, intrigued Jari Honora, who began digging in the archives and discovered the Pope had deep roots in the city. All four of Pope Leo XIV’s maternal great-grandparents were “free people of color” in Louisiana based on 19th-century census records, Honora found. Article continues after this advertisement As part of the melting pot of French, Spanish, African and Native American cultures in the southern state, the Pope’s maternal ancestors would be considered Creole or people of mixed descent. READ: Viva Pope Leo XIV! “It was special for me because I…
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Shaquille O’Neal‘s contentious comments about the late Jerry Buss, former owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, have made a comeback, stirring up memories of a heated NBA exchange. What Happened: The incident can be traced back to May 2005 when O’Neal, fondly referred to as “Big Diesel”, publicly expressed his disapproval of Buss’s personal lifestyle. The friction between the two ignited after the 2003-04 NBA season when Buss reportedly had a significant hand in not renewing O’Neal’s contract, which resulted in his transfer to the Miami Heat. As per the report by the Basketball Network, O’Neal, who had spent almost…
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Global obesity rates are climbing at an alarming rate, with over 1 billion men and 1.11 billion women classified as overweight or obese as of 2021. China, India and the U.S. continue to account for the largest share of the world’s overweight population, each housing hundreds of millions of affected individuals. Obesity is far more than a cosmetic concern. It’s a leading driver of metabolic disease, including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity-related cancers. The latest research sheds light on why modern lifestyles are fueling this epidemic and, more importantly, what must be done to stop it. Current Public…
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Key Takeaways Understanding Local Needs: Effective local marketing focuses on understanding the unique preferences of your community, which fosters trust and enhances customer loyalty. Community Engagement: Actively participating in local events and initiatives strengthens your brand presence and builds valuable relationships with customers. Local SEO Importance: Optimizing your online presence for local search is crucial; maintain an accurate Google My Business listing and use local keywords to boost visibility. Leveraging Social Media: Utilize social media platforms for direct communication with local audiences, sharing relevant content and encouraging interactions to enhance brand awareness. Collect Customer Feedback: Gather and respond to customer…
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Image source: Unsplash For decades, personal finance advice has been loaded with golden rules: clip coupons, skip lattes, stash away 10% of your income. These rules have been recycled so often that they feel like commandments etched in stone. But here’s the reality: money has changed, and so has the world. The cost of living is rising faster than wage growth, and traditional advice often falls short in today’s financial climate. That’s why savvy savers who are building wealth are breaking the old rules and rewriting the playbook. Here are nine outdated money-saving “rules” they’re tossing in the trash and…
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“I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership models,” Sarah O’Leary, CEO of femtech company Willow, tells Entrepreneur. “ There’s been a lot of noise and news around, ‘We need more masculine energy in the workplace.’ It makes you question as a leader: What is my style? How effective is my style? I don’t believe that we need more masculine energy.” Image Credit: Courtesy of Willow O’Leary characterizes her leadership style and the culture at Willow, the brand behind “patented leak-proof” wearable breast pumps and their accessories, as one that centers transparency and empathy to build trust within the workplace. According to…
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When I first stepped into Sam Esparza’s sound design class at Scottsdale Community College, I had no idea how transformative the world of audio editing could be. Sam, a seasoned professional who runs Big U Music Sound Design, had an infectious passion for the craft. He showed us how sound shapes emotion, storytelling, and the cinematic experience. Those lessons stuck with me, sparking a journey of exploration into the world of audio editing tools. Inspired by what I learned, I dove headfirst into testing the best audio editing software solutions. I wanted to understand how each program handled challenges, from…
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Liver damage can start even before a baby is born. A 2025 study published in Liver International found that babies exposed to an unhealthy diet during pregnancy already showed signs of liver injury — even before birth.1 This early damage is part of a growing liver condition now affecting up to 1 in 3 children in the U.S. Simply put, it’s a buildup of fat inside the liver that leads to swelling, scarring and eventually serious damage if not reversed. The surprising part? These children didn’t look sick. They weren’t overweight and had no obvious signs of blood sugar or…
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There are two types of people in this world: those who can sit down, focus, and absorb information effortlessly, and those who open a textbook, reread the same sentence five times, and somehow end up scrolling through their phones.