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2 weeks ago | woldcnews.com | Nick Cottongim

CLOSE Every WNBA Draft No. 1 Overall PickBeing selected as the number one overall pick in the WNBA draft is a significant milestone that signifies not only exceptional talent but also immense potential and promise in the world of women’s basketball. Being chosen first overall brings with it a sense of recognition, validation, and respect from peers, fans, and the broader basketball community.

2 weeks ago | woldcnews.com | Christopher Smith

CLOSE On Thursday (April 10), New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the creation of a new unit of the force. The Quality of Life unit will be tasked with handling issues such as aggressive panhandling, outdoor drug use, illegal parking, and noise complaints. The unit will begin work in the city starting Monday (April 14).

2 weeks ago | woldcnews.com | Nick Cottongim

CLOSE Notable People Who Have Passed Away in 2025UPDATED: April 14th 2025 4:00PMDeath is an inevitable part of life, a profound reminder of our shared fragility. The losses of 2025 have been especially heavy, as we’ve said goodbye to remarkable individuals who touched countless lives through their talents and achievements.

2 weeks ago | woldcnews.com | Bernard Beanz Smalls

CLOSE Before she hears her name called during the 2025 WNBA Draft going down at The Shed on Monday, April 14, Aneesah Morrow was spreading love, the Raising Cane’s way in NYC. Friday at the double-double queen and LSU Tigers standout and projected top 10 pick, Aneesah Morrow, participated in a pre-WNBA Draft “shift” at Raising Cane’s Astor Place in New York.

3 weeks ago | woldcnews.com | Brian James

CLOSE In a city that’s long known how to turn pressure into diamonds, five Baltimore City high school students just had their lives changed—forever. On Thursday, the students were surprised with full-ride scholarships to McDaniel College, each valued at a stunning $200,000. Yeah, you read that right—college paid for. In full. It’s a moment that hits different in this economy, with college tuition climbing like gas prices in July.