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CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion-dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death was not released.Johnson and his late wife and high school sweetheart, Joan, started Johnson Products Company in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side after securing a $250 loan. It grew into a hair care empire catering almost exclusively to Black people, with brands like Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen.People who remember…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Anishinaabe flutist Tyler Evans-Knott says he was not prepared for the outpouring of support he received from strangers this…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most families wait to talk about senior care until an emergency hits, but experts say having those discussions early can lead to better outcomes and less conflict.Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom in New York City, said 77% of the…
Inspired by animated flying friends like Tinker Bell, Mew and Studio Ghibli’s Soot Sprites, a team of researchers set out to show what a floating robotic companion might be good for and how humans could interact with it. Led by Mingyang Xu from Keio University in Japan, with participation from other…
Published on 12/07/2026 – 14:56 GMT+2•Updated 15:08 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a major reshuffle of the government on Sunday, saying there would soon be a new prime minister and cabinet. “Ukraine is changing its political strategy,” Zelenskyy wrote in a post on X, adding that he had discussed the…
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Douala, Cameroon – Mama Regina’s home sits wedged between the vast container port of Douala and the city’s sprawling slums. Cargo ships come and go. Trucks rumble past carrying timber, cocoa and oil towards the Atlantic. Inside her home, time barely moves.On the wall hangs a portrait of her son,…
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A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi’s tournament, but his coach says he’s still world’s best player.Published On 11 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is not surprised by Lionel Messi’s physical condition at 39, reiterating that he believes the captain will…
The city is moving 110 unvetted vagrant men into a shelter in quiet Sheepshead Bay, terrifying neighbors who fear the…
Lupa Systems, James Murdoch’s media and technology holding company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of New York Magazine,…
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President Trump praised Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as a “true American Patriot”…
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The United States and Iran resumed attacks on Thursday, threatening to end any hope that an agreement can be reached to end the war that began on February 28. The United States military claimed to have struck around 90 targets across the Islamic Republic, with Tehran retaliating by striking U.S.…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers have agreed to bring back forward Kobe…
In March, BTS finally returned after a years-long hiatus with the highly-anticipated…
Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) in an epic…
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Jayden Adams’ longtime partner and mother to his 5-year-old daughter, Aqueelah Adendorf,…
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