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D’Angelo’s estate has launched the D’Angelo Pancreatic Cancer Fund, a global philanthropic initiative honoring the late soul musician, who passed away on Oct. 14, 2025, at age 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. According to PEOPLE, the fund was created in partnership with the Black Boy Joy Foundation (BBJF) and the Pancreatic Cancer… Continue reading D’Angelo’s Estate Announces Pancreatic Cancer Fund To Honor Late Soul Legend

Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise in 2026, affecting monthly costs for millions of beneficiaries. According to a press release, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated premiums, deductions, and coinsurance for Part A, Part B, and Part D of Medicare. In the announcement, the standard monthly Part B premium… Continue reading Medicare Part B Premiums Will Increase In 2026 — What Beneficiaries Should Know

Michael Jordan is giving back to his hometown with a generous and meaningful donation. According to a press release, the basketball legend and entrepreneur announced a $10 million contribution to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC, honoring his mother, Deloris Jordan.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared… Continue reading Michael Jordan Gives $10M To North Carolina Medical Center And Its Neuroscience Institute Will Be Named In Honor Of His Mother

Many Americans are asking, “Is the government still shut down?” As the standoff enters its sixth day, senators have returned to the Capitol seeking a deal to restore funding and reopen federal operations, CNN reports. Is The Government Still Shut Down? Yes, and the government shutdown, which began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as AFROTECH™ previously… Continue reading Is The Government Still Shut Down? Senators Return To Capitol On Day 6

Robotic in vitro fertilization (IVF) systems are being used to fertilize eggs in clinical trials, producing at least 20 children so far, according to The Washington Post. In June 2025, Alin Quintana walked into a fertility clinic in Mexico City carrying years of medical complications, including a lost pregnancy and emergency surgery after a burst… Continue reading AI-Enabled Robots Are Helping To Make Babies As 1 In 6 Adults Faces Infertility

The U.S. government officially shut down on Oct. 1, 2025, after lawmakers failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund federal operations before the fiscal year deadline. The question many are asking this week is simple: Is the government shut down? The answer is yes — agencies without approved funding have halted or reduced operations,… Continue reading US Government Shutdown 2025: What It Means For Workers, Services, And Families

Democratic and Republican leaders are heading to the White House on Monday, Sept. 29, for a final attempt to prevent a government shutdown, AP News reports. The deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 30, and without a funding agreement, many federal offices could close temporarily, and nonessential federal employees could face furloughs. The potential shutdown has raised… Continue reading Government Shutdown Could Potentially Happen This Week As Congress Meets With Trump

Jasmine Lee’s path into technology has been anything but conventional — and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. After earning her accounting degree in 2022 from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, she joined Accenture as an analyst, according to her LinkedIn. She has since been promoted to management consulting senior analyst. In an interview… Continue reading Breaking Barriers And Building Community: Jasmine Lee’s Journey In Tech, Leadership And Advocacy

Morgan State University, located in Baltimore, MD, is moving forward with plans to launch its own medical school after receiving a $1.75 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the HBCU announced in a news release. “This investment represents a pivotal moment for Morgan and for the communities we serve,” said David K.… Continue reading After Delays, Morgan State University Secures $1.75M Grant To Launch Medical School

With more people turning to popular weight-loss medications, questions about potential side effects are increasing — and some consumers are exploring an Ozempic lawsuit. Recent research, as Fox News Digital reports, has looked at how drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound may affect eye health in people with type 2 diabetes. These medications, according to… Continue reading Ozempic Lawsuit Concerns Arise As Research Highlight Risk Of Vision Loss

Recently, more than 125 students graduated from Detroit’s Apple Developer Academy, a one-of-a-kind, free 10-month program launched in 2021 through a partnership between Apple and Michigan State University (MSU), according to a news release shared with AFROTECH™. But the Apple Developer Academy is about more than just coding. It equips Detroiters with real-world skills and… Continue reading Detroit’s Apple Developer Academy Graduates Over 125 Students, Fueling Local Tech Innovation

A Nigerian healthtech startup has secured funding to scale its next-gen proactive health initiative. According to TechPression, Lagos-based Platos Health has announced $1.4 million in pre-seed funding to expand Platos 3.0, an AI-powered metabolic health platform. The funding indicates significant interest in Africa’s emerging digital health sector, with support from Google for Startups, Invest International, and… Continue reading Lagos-Based Startup Platos Health Announces $1.4M Pre-Seed Funding Round For AI-Powered Metabolic Health Platform