Lauren J. Young
Digital Editor at Akron Beacon Journal
She/Her • Akronite • Digital & breaking news editor @beaconjournal, part of @usatoday • @ohiou @scrippsjschool alumna • Cleveland sports and tennis fan
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1 week ago |
cantonrep.com | Lauren J. Young |Mariyam Muhammad
Show Caption Hide Caption Black dandyism: Met Gala to highlight Black influence in fashionBlack dandys and clothiers are being celebrated with this year's Met Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Savannah James (wife of LeBron James), and Akron native Paul Tazewell were among the Ohioans present. Other celebrities with Ohio ties, including Halle Berry, Simone Biles, and Regina King, also graced the blue carpet.
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yahoo.com | Lauren J. Young
The first Monday in May is known as one of fashion's biggest nights. And although LeBron James was absent from the annual Met Gala in New York City on May 5, Akron was still represented. Late last year, James was named as the honorary chair of the gala, whose theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" with the dress code, Tailored For You.
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beaconjournal.com | Lauren J. Young
Mom deserves the best of everything and that includes breakfast. Here's a round up of some Akron area Mother's Day brunches and what they have to offer moms and mother figures alike and the family and friends who celebrate them. Beau's Grille - AkronMother's Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last seating at 1:30 p.m.) May 11. Adults are $41.95, kids ages 4 to 12 are $24.95 and children under 3 are free. Menu features starters, breakfast, and brunch items as well as a kids station.
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yahoo.com | Lauren J. Young
Scientists have spent decades in hot pursuit of a universal influenza vaccine—a single shot to protect people from past and possible future strains of a frequently mutating virus. This would lessen the need of annual flu shots to boost the immune system before seasonal cases surge. Now the Trump administration is reportedly brewing plans to invest $500 million in a universal vaccine research project, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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2 weeks ago |
beaconjournal.com | Lauren J. Young
It was a tender moment between former teammates. Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson embraced a clearly emotional Kevin Love of the Miami Heat ahead of April 28's playoff matchup at Kaseya Center. It came just a day after Love shared on social media that his father, Stan Love, had died April 27. He was 76. Love and Thompson, who remain friends, were a part of Cleveland's 2016 championship team. Love had been absent from several of Miami's games due to personal reasons. Need a break?
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