• GQ

    J. Cole’s Beach Is Better

    For the last month-plus, as the two biggest rappers in the game have gone to the mattresses, embroiled in a beef that’s only intensified (sometimes by the day, some days by the hour), social media has been speculating endlessly on one unanswered question: What the hell is J. Cole doing amidst all this? Hip-hop’s biggest superstars are hunkered down in hiding, family vans are being crushed, ugly allegations and accusations tucked in gorgeous flows over incredible beats are flying left and right,...

  • WATCH: Bear stops traffic on California freeway

    A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.

  • India Has Most Cases Of Hepatitis B, C, After China: WHO

    NEW DELHI, (IANS) – India is among the top 10 countries of the world that represent nearly two-thirds of the burden of hepatitis B and C combined, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report released on April 9. The 10 countries […]

  • Texas History Minute: Who was J. Frank Dobie?

    By Ken Bridges Special to the Herald Democrat Great storytelling is an honored tradition across the South and the Southwest. Texas, with its long history… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

    • @sbsun

    Shohei Othani leads the Dodgers to win on his day in L.A.

    Ohtani hits his 13th home run of the season and later scores the go-ahead run in a 7-3 victory over the Reds. Earlier in the day, May 17 was declared “Shohei Ohtani Day” in Los Angeles.

  • Shohei Othani leads the Dodgers to win on his day in L.A.

    Ohtani hits his 13th home run of the season and later scores the go-ahead run in a 7-3 victory over the Reds. Earlier in the day, May 17 was declared “Shohei Ohtani Day” in Los Angeles.

  • Shohei Othani leads the Dodgers to win on his day in L.A.

    Ohtani hits his 13th home run of the season and later scores the go-ahead run in a 7-3 victory over the Reds. Earlier in the day, May 17 was declared “Shohei Ohtani Day” in Los Angeles.

  • New Indian restaurant L’Amour opens in Springfield

    The city of Springfield welcomed a new Indian restaurant in its downtown area on Friday night. L'Amour restaurant held its grand opening at 111 Chestnut Street with live music and food sampling.

    • TooFab

    Cardi B Explains Why She's Not Voting For President In Upcoming Election

    Cardi B is getting political. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the "WAP" rapper said she's felt "layers and layers of disappointment" under President Joe Biden's administration and is upset about the United States' role in foreign affairs. "I feel like people got betrayed," Cardi said of Biden. "It's just like, damn, y'all not caring about nobody. Then, it really gets me upset that there is solutions to it. There is a solution. I know there's a solution because you’re...

  • L.A. Affairs: My ex gave me a diamond ring. Was he serious?

    As we walked back to our cars after the party, my ex-boyfriend said, “I have something for you,” and dropped an object into the center of my palm. I unfurled my fingers and was delighted to find a large diamanté cocktail ring. “What’s this?” He grinned. “Isn’t this what you always wanted? For me to give you a big ring?” I laughed. His sense of humor was like kryptonite. We hadn’t been together in five years, but once you’ve had it, funny is hard to forget. “What’s the catch?” I knew there had to...

    • Vibe

    Cardi B Reveals Why She's Not Voting In 2024 Presidential Election

    "Damn, y’all not caring about nobody."

  • Obituary: Norman J. Gordon Jr., 1955-2024

    Arborist loved the outdoors, including gardening, and had a lifelong interest in flowers Norman J. Gordon Jr. passed away on May 6, 2024, at the Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, after a recent diagnosis. Norman was born to Patricia A. Camper and raised by both Wayne and Patricia in Burlington, where he continued to live during his childhood. Norm and his brother Gary would recite endless stories of what Catholic school was like for...