As a genealogist, Baxter has helped over 150 people trace their ancestral roots through her organization Our Genetic Legacy, a nonprofit committed to uncovering the hidden histories of Black and Indigenous people.
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Amara Evering,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2026
After uncovering the history behind it, the team looked for a way to weave the fictional characters into the real event.
Rather than exposing the consequences of a single program cut, health experts say the outbreak has revealed a public health system that has been under strain for years.
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Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
14 July 2026
Comcast’s Xfinity division disclosed a similar breach in 2023, exposing nearly 36 million account holders’ data.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is leaning into its reputation for over-the-top fare in 2026, unveiling 36 new foods ranging from savory mashups to quirky sweet treats, including Pickle Pie, an Apple Donut Ham Grinder and Dill With It, Cookie!
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
9 July 2026
Images of the Qatari-gifted jet captured since its unveiling show it is not equipped with some of the same missile detection and countermeasure systems as the older jets.
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Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2026
The company is laying off 3,200 people—1,600 now and another 1,600 over the next year—and divesting from four studios.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
7 July 2026
In a news release, the local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine outlined several demands for UMKC, including the disclosure of financial investments and divesting from Israeli weapons, technology and construction companies.
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