Where barbershops are a community hub, he's filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading
Former teacher Alvin Irby created Barbershop Books, a nationwide literacy program that turns barbers into ambassadors in its mission to encourage thousands of boys to read for fun.
2023-07-28 11:29
India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'
Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.
2023-07-28 05:50
'Kokomo City' gives a searing look into lives of Black trans sex workers
Director D. Smith couldn't be happier about her new documentary, "Kokomo City," being compared to 1990's "Paris Is Burning."
2023-07-28 05:16
Jell-O's new look emphasizes its 'jiggly goodness'
Jell-O customers will soon see a bigger logo displayed on more colorful packaging and a stronger emphasis on its "zero sugar" appeal for some its treats.
2023-07-27 20:22
Typhoon Doksuri shuts businesses, grounds flights in Taiwan
By Yimou Lee and Ann Wang TAIPEI Southern Taiwan on Thursday shut businesses and schools while airlines cancelled
2023-07-27 11:19
NFL rumors: Dalvin Cook suitor maintaining very 'real’ interest
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is still receiving interest from this team in the AFC East.Training camp is underway for all 32 NFL teams, as they all prepare for the upcoming season in hopes of winning a Super Bowl. Despite this, there are still players that are free agents th...
2023-07-27 06:21
Bill Gross Selling Regional Bank Holdings After Making ‘Mucho Bucks’
Bill Gross said he’s selling most of his regional bank holdings, three months after buying stocks including Western
2023-07-27 02:00
NBA insider explains real reason the Grizzlies were done with Dillon Brooks
An NBA insider discusses the real reason for Dillon Brooks' departure from the Memphis Grizzlies, and it has nothing to do with issues off the court.This offseason, Houston picked up Dillon Brooks on a four-year, $80 million sign-and-trade. Interestingly enough, Brooks was actually draftedb...
2023-07-27 01:25
Publishers, booksellers sue Texas over public school book ban
By Joseph Ax A coalition of booksellers, authors and publishers has sued Texas seeking to block a new
2023-07-26 22:50
Construction Crane Catches on Fire, Collapses in New York City
A construction crane caught fire and collapsed early Wednesday morning in New York City's Hudson Yards neighborhood. It is unclear what caused the blaze, which began to burn as the equipment was being used on a skyscraper on 41st Street and 10th Avenue. There has not been any word about potential injuries or the cause.
2023-07-26 20:27
European banks flag bad loan risks as global economy falters
By Iain Withers, Valentina Za and Jesús Aguado LONDON/MILAN/MADRID Europe's major banks, including Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Banking
2023-07-26 19:25
Rolls-Royce leaps as airline and defence demand lifts profits
By Paul Sandle and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Aero-engineer Rolls-Royce hiked its full-year operating profit forecast by around 45% on
2023-07-26 15:55