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Paul McCartney offering front row experience to Got Back tour in charity sweepstakes

(L-R) Rusty Anderson, Abe Laboriel Jr. and Brian Ray perform with Sir Paul McCartney (C) at The O2 Arena during his 'Got Back' world tour on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)Paul McCartney is giving fans a chance to win a front row trip to see him in concert, and it comes with a chance to meet The Beatles legend.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just launched a new Fandiem sweepstakes, with the lucky winner receiving […]

September 22, 2025

Health

Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors?

Immigrant doctors are an important part of America’s physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America’s worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Guest Information: Eram Alam, Associate Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, Author, The Care of Foreigners Links for more info: Eram Alam The Care of Foreigners The post Do Americans Have A Prejudice […]

September 21, 2025 1

Viewpoints

Part 2: Food Insecurity In The U.S: How Local Pantries And National Policy Work In Tandem

Across the U.S., food pantries and nonprofits are stretched thin as more families fall into the “working poor” category, earning just above the poverty line yet unable to make ends meet. Stephanie Hoopes of United for ALICE and Camerin Mattson of the Greater Chicago Food Depository explain how local support systems and federal programs like SNAP intersect to feed the many millions of Americans in need. Stephanie Hoopes, national director, United for ALICE Camerin Mattson, communications manager, Greater Chicago Food […]

September 21, 2025

Health

Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV

Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Guest Information: Keith Green PhD, Executive Director, Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus Dr. Toyin Nwafor, Executive Director of US HIV Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences Links for more info: Positively Aware […]

September 21, 2025 1

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Grief’s Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us

Grief in children doesn’t always look like sadness and can present even months or years after a big loss. Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions. Natasha Daniels, child therapist. Links for more info: Amazon: The Grief Rock: A Book to Understand Grief and Love Instagram: @childocdtherapist Child Mind Institute: Helping Children Deal With Grief NACG: No child […]

September 21, 2025 1

Music

Sonny Curtis, writer of ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, member of Buddy Holly’s Crickets, dead at 88

Sonny Curtis performs in London, September, 2004 (Jo Hale/Getty Images)Sonny Curtis, a member of Buddy Holly's Crickets who also wrote The Mary Tyler Moore Show theme song and other hits, has died, according to a Facebook post by his daughter. He was 88."I'm heartbroken to tell you that my dad Sonny passed away yesterday after a sudden illness," she wrote Saturday. "I'm so grateful that I was with him at the end, along with my mom. It was peaceful and he […]

September 20, 2025

Music

The Cranberries announce standalone release of ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance

The Cranberries 'MTV Unplugged' album artwork. (Island Records/Ume)The Cranberries have announced the first-ever standalone release of their MTV Unplugged live performance.The set will arrive on vinyl, CD and digital platforms on Nov. 7. It was previously exclusive to the 30th anniversary limited-edition vinyl reissue of The Cranberries' 1994 album No Need to Argue, which was released in June."We'd seen some of the biggest names in music like R.E.M., Pearl Jam, The Cure and Nirvana do their Unplugged's and were blown away to […]

September 19, 2025

Music

Visa delays jeopardizing Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ ‘Cat On The Road To Findout’ book tour Adult

Cover of Yusuf/Cat Stevens' memoir 'Cat On The Road To Findout' /(Genesis Publications)Yusuf/Cat Stevens is supposed to be going on a U.S. book tour in October in support of his memoir Cat On The Road To Findout, but there’s a chance that the tour may not go on as planned.A post on the musician’s Instagram reveals that the tour, Cat on the Road to Findout: An Evening Of Tales, Tunes, and Other Mysteries, is “in serious jeopardy due to significant delays in U.S. immigration processing.”“Despite […]

September 19, 2025 1

Music

Producer Andrew Watt confirms The Rolling Stones are working on a new album

(L - R) Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform during the final night of the Hackney Diamonds '24 Tour at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena on July 21, 2024 in Ridgedale, Missouri. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)Looks like we may be getting a new album from The Rolling Stones.Andrew Watt, who produced The Stones’ last album, Hackney Diamonds, confirmed to Rolling Stone that he’s once again working with the band. "I’ve said it before, but it’s like working for Batman," Watt, who's […]

September 19, 2025