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By Julie Appleby After decades of selling insurance, Illinois-based broker John Jaggi had never seen anything like it. More than 80 of his customers who were enrolled in the same Medicare supplemental plan from the insurer Chubb got hit last August with a 45% increase. “In my 49 years of doing biz as a broker, I’ve never seen a premium increase be...

By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today The 2026 NFL season represents a new era for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Mike McCarthy taking over as head coach, a revamped coaching staff, and a wave of new free-agent additions, the organization now turns its attention to the NFL Draft—which, from April 24–26, will take place in Pittsburgh for the first time. “I...

NEW YORK — April 20, 2026 — The NFL will host an expansive lineup of activities for the 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, taking place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh. The Draft will transform the city’s North Shore and Point State Park into a free, three-day celebration of football, community and culture, bringing the next generation of NFL stars to one of the country’s most iconic football cities...

BALTIMORE, Md. (April 16, 2026) -- Morgan State football officially closed out its 2026 spring camp Thursday evening with its annual spring game at Hughes Stadium, featuring an offense-versus-defense format instead of the traditional split-squad scrimmage. Behind a strong offensive showing, the offense secured a 26-20 victory. Morgan's quarterbacks delivered an efficient performance, combining to complete nearly 70 percent of their passes...

PITTSBURGH–Pitt Football has unveiled its 2026 group theme schedule, a series of game day experiences designed to celebrate the region, engage key community groups and enhance the fan experience at Acrisure Stadium. Group tickets for all themed games will go on sale beginning May 5. The 2026 group theme strategy aligns select home games with specific audiences across Western Pennsylvania and...

By Samantha Liss Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they’ve been working, going to school, or volunteering for at least a month before they can gain or retain health insurance through the government program. But Republican lawmakers in some states think the new rules — part of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful...

By Brandon Caldwell MacKenzie Scott‘s generosity toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities underscores a deeper message. The 55-year-old, who since the 2020 global pandemic has donated more than $1 billion to various HBCUs across the country, all of which have no strings or expectations attached. As the Trump administration wages a battle against DEI, not just in the workforce but on college campuses, Scott has made it...

NEW YORK – The NFL announced today a series of community-focused events taking place throughout Pittsburgh as part of the 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light on April 23-25. Community events and flag football activations will uplift the greater Pittsburgh area and celebrate its rich football tradition, bringing together community members, partners and fans for a week of impact...

By Haniyah P./Originally published by thegrio If your TBR (to be read) list wasn’t already out of control, consider this your sign to go ahead and make some room. This week alone, 10 Black authors dropped new titles across genres, delivering everything from swoon-worthy romance and page-turning drama to thoughtful reflections on love, life, and leveling up. Whether you’re in the mood...

By Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Newswise — Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest impact seen among Black women, a new study suggests. While rates have since returned to pre-pandemic levels for most groups, they remain significantly higher for Black mothers, according to the Michigan Medicine research in Obstetrics & Gynecology. “We saw a...