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The New IRS Tax Brackets for 2026 are Here. See Where You Fit In.
The IRS just shared the new tax brackets and standard deduction for 2026. If you’re not paying attention, you might end up overpaying… again. What’s New?Each year, the IRS adjusts the tax brackets to account for inflation. In 2026, the brackets are going up about 2%....
Wellness Check – The 10-Minute Yoga Routine for a Restful Sleep
“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” “Grind now. Sleep later.” Those are popular pieces of advice that people give to those who want success. But if you’ve been paying attention to health science lately or are just plain worn out after a long day, then you know that sleep is...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: October 13, 1938: The Birth of the “Queen of Gospel,” Shirley Caesar
Shirley Caesar was born October 13, 1938, in Durham, North Carolina, the 10th of 13 children. Her father was a tobacco worker, a preacher, and a gospel quartet singer, who, she recalled, instilled in her "the passion for music and the desire to achieve." He was known...
HBCU Corner – Fayetteville State Lifts Lockdown after Active-Shooter Investigation
Fayetteville State University lifted a campus lockdown Thursday morning after police responded to reports of a possible active shooter near the HBCU. Officials confirmed that the “all clear” was issued shortly before noon, ending hours of confusion and concern among...
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