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At White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump talks bomb threats and bunnies
Children in sundresses and bow ties pranced on the White House lawn as President Donald Trump addressed his threats to bomb Iranian power plants.
Michigan football's new 'circle of trust' for wide receivers
Michigan football's new offensive coordinator Jason Beck is implementing a 'circle of trust' for players to earn playing time.
Michigan Matters: Dissecting AI opportunities and civility in politics
WellSpan Health CEO Roxanna Gapstur announces retirement
Roxanna Gapstur, president and CEO of WellSpan Health, is planning to retire after leading significant growth.
World Health Day 2026: PAHO/WHO calls for renewed commitment to science to drive better health for all
6 April 2026, Geneva / Washington, DC-- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) call on people everywhere to renew their commitment to science as the foundation for better health, under the World Health Day 2026 theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO’s founding on 7 April, launching a year-long public health campaign.
Research retreat focuses on community health, maternal mental health
Researchers, healthcare providers, and community organizations gathered last week in Fayetteville for the inaugural Maternal and Reproductive Community Health, or MaRCH, Research Retreat. The event focused on collaboration and sharing research aimed at improving maternal health outcomes in Arkansas.
IRS extends Business Tax Accounts to partnerships, nonprofits and government entities
The Internal Revenue Service expanded its Business Tax Accounts to partnerships, tax-exempt organizations, and federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Live one-of-a-kind Titans draft show announced
The Tennessee Titans announced a live, one-of-a-kind NFL draft show highlighting the Titans' draft room during the 2026 NFL Draft.
Michigan Matters: Dissecting AI opportunities and civility in politics
Nature Conservancy award supports URI research on salt marsh health
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 6, 2026 – Rhode Island’s salt marshes protect coastlines and provide critical habitat, but many are increasingly threatened by sea level rise and other environmental pressures. Madison Geraci, a Ph.D. student in evolution and marine biology at the University of Rhode Island, is studying organisms hidden within marsh sediments to better […]
Michigan wedding caterer banned by state for deceptive business practices
Michigan Sports Writers Division 4 all-state boys basketball teams
The Michigan Sports Writers have released its first all-state hoops teams of the 2025-26 season. First up is the boys Division 4 all-state lists.
When did Michigan basketball win last national championship?
When did Michigan basketball win its last national championship? Here's a closer look at the Wolverines' title history.
Clemson business students land elite finance programs, build path to Wall Street
Through Clemson’s emphasis on mentorship, hands-on learning and professional development, Ava Hester and Morgan Harvey have earned spots in prestigious programs like Girls Who Invest and the Wharton School’s Fundamentals of Corporate Finance and Valuation program.
What is flea-borne typhus? LA County reports record number of cases
“Flea-borne typhus can cause serious illness, but it is preventable with simple steps,” said Muntu Davis, a Los Angeles County health officer.
She was in active labor and refused a C-section. The hospital took her to court.
In a recording of the hearing obtained by ProPublica, the laboring patient Cherise Doyley called it “the craziest thing I’ve ever seen.\
Sports betting roundup: Michigan favored against UConn in final game of March Madness
There’s only one game left in the college basketball season, with Michigan taking on UConn for the national championship on Monday night. As of Monday morning, Michigan is a 6.5-point favorite. The Wolverines are taking in 70% of the bets and 75% of the money.
Trump’s Foreign Aid Overhaul Sent Millions More Dollars to Big U.S.-Based Contractors
While organizations in the developing world were nearly shut out, the big aid agencies DOGE had called wasteful received huge infusions of cash, a new analysis found.
UNC releases statement on Trump's executive order to reform college sports
UNC chancellor Lee Roberts and AD Bubba Cunningham released a joint statement in response to President Donald Trump's executive order on college sports.
Republican group to spend $45M to help Rogers win Michigan Senate race
A national Republican group said it’s dumping $45 million into Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race as an initial investment to help ex-Rep. Mike Rogers.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns of business 'exodus' from NYC as Mamdani, lefty pols push for tax hikes
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued a thinly veiled warning to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, saying crushing taxes and red tape are already sparking a “large exodus” of...
The week ahead: Penguins looking for just one win
When the 2025-26 NHL season began the Pittsburgh Penguins were given, by most models, less than a 10 percent chance of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As they enter play on Monday, with game No. 79 on the schedule ahead, MoneyPuck has them at a 99.9 percent chance to make the playoffs with an 8.2 […]
Teagan Mallegni is Iowa’s fourth player to enter the transfer portal
IOWA CITY — Teagan Mallegni’s first game as an Iowa women’s basketball player was an eye-opener.
Inside the Rays’ new era: A Q&A with Ken Babby on Opening Day, fans and what’s next for a new ballpark
'Fans can expect our organization to be determined, accountable and accessible, as they should.'
Jamie Dimon Cites Risks From War, Private Credit, Inflation and More
In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, said investors and businesses faced a series of challenges.
Lana Condor gets candid about her sexual health, libido and talks 'XO, Kitty'
USA TODAY chatted with the \
Scientists found a “lost world” of animals that shouldn’t exist yet
A remarkable fossil discovery in southwest China is rewriting the story of how complex animal life began, showing that many key animal groups appeared millions of years earlier than scientists once believed. Dating back over 540 million years, the fossils reveal a surprisingly diverse and advanced ecosystem from the late Ediacaran period—before the famous Cambrian explosion. Among the finds are early relatives of starfish, worm-like creatures, and even ancestors of animals with backbones, suggesting that the roots of modern life were already taking shape.
Scientists may finally detect hidden ripples in spacetime
Scientists have taken a major step toward probing one of physics’ biggest mysteries—how gravity and quantum mechanics fit together—by creating the first unified way to detect tiny “ripples” in spacetime itself. These subtle fluctuations, long predicted but poorly defined, are now organized into clear categories with specific signals that real-world instruments can search for. The breakthrough means powerful tools like LIGO and even small tabletop experiments could start testing competing theories of quantum gravity much sooner than expected.
Sports Daily: Men’s national championship set
After a Final Four Weekend that saw UCLA women celebrate a national championship, the focus shifts to the men’s side where U-Conn and Michigan play for the title tonight.
Software from tech startup Leto helps caseworkers connect clients with community resources
Leto Tech PBC has launched software developed by Purdue researchers that helps social service agencies and other organizations more efficiently connect their clients with community resources.
Facing Michigan’s ‘Monstars,’ UConn finds itself in the unlikely position of underdog
UConn is one of the most storied programs in college basketball. They’re facing a test in Michigan unlike anything they’ve seen in years.
Increased ACA premiums driving some patients to direct primary care
Rising ACA premiums are causing concerns for community health centers while driving some Coloradans into the arms of direct primary care providers.
Berrien County health officials warn of increasing tick activity as temperatures warm
As spring gets underway, southwest Michigan officials want to remind residents of the dangers of ticks.Ticks become active when temperatures are around 40 degre
Wall Street Bets: Inspired Entertainment, investors' focus, Mohegan Tribal Gaming, VICI
Inspired Entertainment B Riley Securities’ Josh Nichols on April 6 looked at prospects for Inspired Entertainment: “We believe buy-rated Inspired Entertain...
Lawmakers rethink school bus rules after fatal wreck: week in politics
The fatal Kenwood school bus crash made lawmakers rethink loosening safety rules. Plus, the House blocked a $20 million tax break for FedEx.
Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
"You witness a king's revival"
What Josh Elander means by wanting 'conviction' in Tennessee baseball
Tennessee baseball lost its third SEC series as coach Josh Elander searches for capable bullpen performances and consistent offense.
MHSAA girls basketball: Free Press 2026 All-East teams
Here are the Free Press selections for the All-East metro teams for the 2025-26 high school girls basketball season.
High school sports weekend top performers had clutch goals and hits
They seized the moment. These high school sports top performers delivered in the clutch over the weekend. See who made the cut.
Why did Jackson keep new public safety director appointment quiet?
When Jackson officials appointed Charles Terefenko to run town hall why did they line him up to oversee public safety and not tell the public?
Students pay when schools skimp on mental health counselors
A group of middle school students' legislative bill draft asking for more mental health support should be a wake-up call for everyone. It was for us.
We students need mental health counselors not empty promises
'We' are the many Kentucky students drowning in mental health crisis, staring at a counselor’s door that, for all intents and purposes, is locked.
Here are 4 times when 25 people (or fewer!) decided a Knox County election
Voter participation is embarrassingly low in primaries, but individual votes can have a big impact. The voter registration deadline is April 6.
Pinckney to consider health and safety ordinance for rentals
A slate of important meetings are coming this week in Livingston County.
Singer Ten leaving SM Entertainment but staying with groups NCT and WayV
Singer Ten will leave SM Entertainment but remain as a member of the NCT and WayV. Ten's exclusive contract with SM Entertainment will end on Wednesday, the agency said Monday.
On plant health and embracing new plant-breeding techniques in South Africa
The major challenge currently confronting South Africa’s agriculture is the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. For many farmers across the country, the most urgent tasks are both securing sufficient vaccines and rolling them out quickly in the coming months, particularly as the beef and dairy industries continue to suffer big losses. There is also pressure on sheep, goats, and other livestock to prevent the disease from spreading. As efforts to get the country through this monumental challenge continue, I believe it is important to sharpen our focus on the broader task at hand: strengthening biosecurity. This covers both animal and plant health. In recent years, we haven’t focused much on plant health, except a few times, such as when we had a goss’s wilt scare in the maize industry, a few cases of citrus black spot, or cases of sclerotinia in sunflower seeds. But the fact that South Africa managed to control the outbreaks of these particular diseases when they occurred a few years ago was due to organized agricultural and government scientific capabilities, and, most importantly, the availability of crop protection or agrochemicals necessary to address some of them. Therefore, as the animal health division in the Department of Agriculture focuses on the pressing challenge of the day, the foot-and-mouth disease, there is an opportunity for the plant health division to assess if they have all the requirements to tackle any outbreak that may occur on fruits, vegetables or crops in future. The challenge with crop diseases is that they can spread quickly and cause much more rapid damage in the field than we typically see with livestock. Therefore, speed is everything in ensuring the appropriate controls are available. I raise this as an important area, particularly given the drastic climate variation we observe across the country. The production conditions in some areas have changed noticeably over time, which may introduce new risks. The other essential part is ensuring that South Africa has access to the best crop protection technology available in the market. Many technology developers worldwide have operations in South Africa. Therefore, the Department of Agriculture, along with the Agricultural Research Council, must continuously interact with technology developers to assess the various crop protection technologies they are releasing globally and determine their suitability and need in South Africa. This will require a proactive approach from the government, unlike the current approach, in which technology developers typically approach regulators with new technologies. The government, recognising the food security risks, must take a proactive approach to ensure that South African farmers have access to the latest crop protection technologies, thereby safeguarding the country’s food security. Beyond crop protection, we must never forget that South Africa’s agriculture is key to ensuring that the country is the most food-secure country at the national level in sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa is also the only African country in the top-40 global agricultural exporters, having more than doubled since 1994 on the back of the adoption of high-yielding seed cultivars. South Africa has been the only African country to adopt a bold approach to embracing science and adopting genetically engineered seeds for grains and oilseeds in the early 2000s. Since then, we have seen crop yields improve noticeably, contributing to the gains we mentioned above. But ensuring that South Africa improves further is not a given. The key lies in South African regulators’ attitudes towards new technologies. We have to maintain a progressive approach and not give in to the politics of non-food and non-scientific voices that shout on the sidelines. Food security is national security, and the government must ensure we progress, leaning on science. Therefore, the registration of high-yielding new genomic techniques is required. South Africa cannot afford to fall behind the EU, the USA, South America, and many of its competitors in global agriculture. The Department of Agriculture’s crop science division must adopt a progress-and-science-embracing approach for the good of the country. Thanks for reading AgriView! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe Share
Lincoln Heights community building brings more opportunities for businesses, organizations
The Village of Lincoln Heights is helping bring businesses and organizations together under one roof.
Shiloh Jolie makes surprise cameo in Korean star Dayoung's music video
Shiloh Jolie, the 19-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is a backup dancer in K-pop star Dayoung's \
WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Health Day 2026 theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO’s founding on 7 April 1948, launching a year-long public health campaign.
WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Health Day 2026 theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO’s founding on 7 April 1948, launching a year-long public health campaign.
WHO commends Indonesia’s leadership in One Health action to reduce risks from priority zoonotic diseases
On World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights Indonesia’s progress in reducing health risks from zoonotic diseases through a strengthened One Health approach. One Health recognizes that the health of people, animals and the environment are closely connected and must be addressed together. Led by the Government of Indonesia and supported by WHO and partners, the country has expanded joint prevention, surveillance and response efforts across sectors.
Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
Critics say Trump blurs line between faith and policy.
Bhatti: Republicans must restore, strengthen health care after gutting it
Michigan doctors worry about healthcare cuts by Trump and Republicans, impacting Medicaid and low-income families.
President of Myrtle Beach Pelicans stepping down to care for his health
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have made an announcement regarding the organization’s leadership.
Recent string of police shootings puts mental health in focus
From Boston to New Hampshire, a series of deadly police shootings has left five people dead in just a few weeks. Some of those encounters began as mental health calls… all are now under investigation.
Michigan, historic UConn fight to be last team standing Monday
INDIANAPOLIS -- For the third time in his decorated college career, Alex Karaban and UConn are in the Final Four. As tipoff for the 2026 national championship game approaches, Karaban knows only one way to leave the court on Monday night when the Huskies play Michigan in the main event of the NCAA Tournament.
National Championship preview: Key trends to know ahead of the Michigan vs. UConn NCAA Tournament title clash
Styles make fights, and contrasting schemes make UConn-Michigan tilt such a fascinating chess match.
2026 NCAA national championship live stream: March Madness TV schedule, watch streaming online Monday
Everything you need to know and how to watch Monday's national championship game
The revolution in dinosaur science started 50 years ago—here's what we have learned
The study of dinosaurs has been through a revolution in recent decades. The story began half a century ago, when Robert McNeill Alexander, a professor of zoology at the University of Leeds, showed how ...
Mulligan's restaurant in Jensen Beach is closing after 23 years in business due to high rent costs
Mulligan's in Jensen Beach is closing on Easter Sunday after 23 years. The owner cited exorbitant rent costs as the reason for the closure.
Mulligan's restaurant in Jensen Beach is closing after 23 years in business due to high rent costs
Mulligan's in Jensen Beach is closing on Easter Sunday after 23 years. The owner cited exorbitant rent costs as the reason for the closure.
Pinky Cole promises to bring fresh drama to ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta' Season 17
The Slutty Vegan founder tand her 'Housewives' castmate Shamea Morton talked to the AJC about the new season, which debuts Sunday night.
5 Things You Never Knew Google Photos Could Actually Do
While Google Photos is known for organizing and storing photos in the cloud, it can do a lot more now, such as making reels for you and adding music to clips.
Internet betting is a bad bet and a public health crisis
The outcome that some people feared in the 2000s has seemingly come to pass, to our culture's detriment, writes Greg Ganske.
It Was John Wayne’s Political Club. Now It’s Spending Millions on Online Influence
A conservative organization with decades of influence in California has quietly turned attention, and millions of dollars, to a national initiative of right-leaning news operations, records show.
In Focus: Kenosha Area Business Alliance aims to grow industry in the region
Nicole Ryf, president of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, joined Spectrum News to talk about its mission.
How Investors May Respond To Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) Liquidity Jitters Amid Premium Macau Push
In recent weeks, Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, while major banks including BofA Securities, UBS, and Morgan Stanley updated their research views on the company amid concerns over liquidity, margins, and Macau market conditions. At the same time, Melco underscored its premium positioning by highlighting eight MICHELIN Stars across five Macau restaurants, reinforcing how high-end non-gaming offerings are becoming a central part of its hospitality and...
Vanderbilt Medical Center's financial malpractice
While shaving staff to save money, Vanderbilt exposes its hypocrisy through multi-year, multimillion-dollar-deals with local pro sports teams.
Edward Keegan: UIC’s new computer science building is willfully eccentric
UIC’s newest addition — the Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center — is the most hopeful architectural addition since the 1960s.
From representation to results: Women coaches define NCAA championship matchup
The two teams playing in the women's basketball national championship will once again be coached by two women, a trend in recent seasons.
Iran Executes Two Over Political Protests
Iran executed two men linked to recent anti-regime protests, according to a government statement. Authorities in the country have carried out death sentences for at least 13 political prisoners since the war’s start, according to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, a Norway-based group that mo
FAMU Sports Hall of Fame to induct seven for 50th annual class
The FAMU Sports Hall of Fame will commemorate its 50th anniversary by honoring the very best in the athletic program. The ceremony is on Sept. 18.
Michigan is a monster with little use for UConn’s pursuit of history
Michigan dominated Arizona in what was expected to be a showdown between the two best teams in college basketball this season.
Union Station will host a World Cup marketplace for Kansas City's small businesses
Businesses and brand sponsors can apply now to take part in the activation, a short walk from where the FIFA Fan Festival is planned. “The marketplace will transform Union Station into a high-energy retail and cultural destination," organizers said.
The founder of a $2.5 million AI-powered legal business started work at her DA’s office at just 12 years old
Logan Brown, the founder of AI-powered law firm Soxton, lived out her “Legally Blonde” dreams through hometown court hearings as a preteen and attending Harvard Law School.
'We couldn't adjust to it': How Michigan exposed Arizona's biggest weakness in Final Four blowout
When it was time to mount a comeback, Arizona didn't have the shooting firepower to make it happen.
Michigan-Arizona was supposed to be game of the year. What happened?
Arizona vs. Michigan in the Final Four was meant to be a thriller, but it was a complete dud after the Wolverines blew out the Wildcats.
After Final Four wins by UConn and Michigan, it's still clear freshmen can't beat experience in crunch time
Final Four scores, results: Michigan throttles Arizona in one-sided beatdown, UConn tops Illinois to set up NCAA tournament title game
UConn has lived on the edge en route to NCAA title game, but that may not work against a juggernaut Michigan team
4 Takeaways From the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four
From UConn's status as a modern-day dynasty to Michigan looking like a team of destiny, here are four takeaways from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four.
Students, fans pack Ann Arbor bars to watch Michigan in Final Four
Fans on University of Michigan's campus spent Saturday evening anticipating the Final Four men's basketball game against Arizona.
Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it
Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein weakened connections between brain cells and led to memory decline. But when researchers reduced FTL1, something remarkable happened — the brain began to recover, rebuilding lost connections and restoring memory performance.
Jordan Walker Crushes Grand Slam, But Tigers Outslug Cardinals 11-6
Saturday’s game began with Dustin May on the mound for the Cardinals and Jack Flaherty for the Tigers, but neither was sharp and the game ended up being a slugfest including a grand slam from Jordan Walker, but the Tigers would rock Dustin May and the Cardinals bullpen and win 11-6 after being called an […]
Rewards before awards: The benefits of science competitions
Orlando Science Center inspires students from kindergarten to 12th grade to pursue STEM careers with a variety of science competitions. Young people grow stronger in critical thinking, problem-solving, public speaking, organization and time management skills, among others, when they participate. OSC science competitions help students develop these essential life skills that allow them to be
Final Four live updates, scores: Follow No. 2 UConn vs. No. 3 Illinois, No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 1 Michigan in NCAA tournament action
The men’s Final Four is here as UConn, Illinois, Arizona and Michigan play for a shot at a national title
Follow along with CNN Sports’ live coverage of the men’s Final Four from Indianapolis.
March Madness Final Four live updates: How to watch, time, channel for Illinois vs. UConn, Arizona vs. Michigan
Get live updates from the men’s NCAA Final Four as March Madness continues. Follow the latest as UConn faces Illinois and Arizona plays Michigan.
Community members remember Katelyn Hall, demand change after mental health call turned deadly
The Kentucky Alliance, VOCAL_KY, and other community organizations held a press conference Saturday, following the police shooting that led to the death of a Louisville woman in a mental health crisis.
New cases of a deadly bacterial disease alarm doctors
The Hib vaccine drastically cut cases of a once feared contagious disease. New cases in unvaccinated kids feed concern that Hib may have a resurgence.
Okaloosa County School District opens employee health clinic
The Okaloosa County School District has opened an employee health clinic. The ribbon cutting was April 2, 2026.
Downtown Redding bookstore on the move. This new cafe an early hit
This week in the Buzz: Find out where Shop Around the Corner Books is moving. A new cafe has been buzzing with business. And a downtown eatery closes.
“Threatened retaliation on first contact”: As I dig into a former Halo art director’s claims, I’m left questioning what else Microsoft didn’t want anyone to see.
New allegations from a former Halo Studios developer outline claims of misconduct and organisational issues, prompting questions around accountability and internal investigations at Microsoft.
2026 NFL Draft Profile: Michigan edge rusher Jaishawn Barham
Michigan standout Jaishawn Barham would be an intriguing draft day addition for the Denver Broncos.
Jax Hispanic outreach coordinator moves on
Organizational news was announced on Good Friday.
Hundreds expected to 'Spend in the Black' at 75th Street event
Organizers expect hundreds of people to come out to spend their money and support Black businesses on Saturday.
Album Review: 6WA by BigXthaPlug & 600 Entertainment
BigXthaPlug spent eight months in Nashville making a country-rap album that debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, put “All the Way” with Bailey Zimmerman at No. 4 on the Hot 100, got him a Rolling Stone cover, and filled arenas with Jelly Roll. And then he came back to Dallas, rounded up four of his signees, and made a gangsta-rap record with N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton on the cover. 6WA is the second group release from 600 Entertainment, named after the 600 block of Meadowridge Street in Ferris, Texas, where BigX and his people grew up. The whole thing is loaded with West Coast samples. From N.W.A.’s “8Ball,” Eazy-E’s “Real Muthaphuckkin G’s” and “Boyz-N-The-Hood,” Ice-T’s “6 in the Mornin’,” Snoop Dogg’s “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and more. BigX is staking his name on the lineup he built—Rosama, MurdaGang PB, Yung Hood, KevanGotBandz, KaineMusic—and claiming a lineage from 1,400 miles away while insisting Dallas is its own thing. A million dollars in cash, split and handed straight to his mother. That’s the first place BigX goes on “From the Bottom.” He’d probably still be in the streets if he didn’t have his son and daughter. He only started rapping to make life better for Carter. Couldn’t start his car back then, now people get starstruck at Starbucks, and he throws the whole field away in one sentence: “How you think we competin’? You on the same bag, I just made me some millions off country.” Goyard bags off a Nashville payday, and he wants you to know exactly how far he’s come from everybody else. “Safe to Say” does something similar but looser. It’s a straight Ice Cube “It Was a Good Day” flip, and BigX nails it. Wakes up, checks both phones, nobody’s locked up, kid accounts look good. Gets pulled over, only catches a warning. Pulls up on the squad to liquor, ladies, and haze. Rosama takes the second verse and matches him. Wakes up to his girl cleaning his cuticles, twins playing peekaboo, pays off his car, calls a cousin, sees the opps and they don’t trip. Lawyer calls, he beat his case. Rosama is the strongest voice in the 600 camp after BigX, and “Life of a Gangster” is why. Third person, riding low, blacked-out windows, snub-nose revolver. A character who chose sticking people up over selling dope. “Quick eraser like a number-two pencil.” He never breaks character, and his delivery drops lower and slower than anything he does on the group cuts, like he’s telling you something at a cookout that he probably shouldn’t. Then on “Long Live Fre$h” he’s a completely different rapper. “Short-bus diamonds, these bitches retarded,” wide-body Durango he can’t even park. That kind of range matters on a group record. MurdaGang PB’s best verse is on the title track. Feds at his door at 6 AM, cameras busted, flushing dope, ram truck putting everybody on the floor. Yung Hood on “The Hottest” just lays out four reasons to keep hustling. Who wants to be broke, women cost money, you need bail, and home has to be straight. It’s funnier and more honest than most rappers get when they’re trying to explain why they sell drugs. KevanGotBandz on “Ain’t Never Slowin’ Down” talks about his father getting caught on the dope while he’s sitting on $300K somewhere in the hills, which is a specific kind of guilt that doesn’t usually make it onto crew tapes. KaineMusic, the newest signee, takes the back half of “Who Dunnit” and introduces herself in third person—“Took flight just to show these hoes how to perform”—but it’s too short to know if she can hold a full song. The flex tracks fill the middle of the LP and mostly run together. “I Go” is Rosama and PB trading brands, guns, and food punchlines. Rosama’s “anemic, my iron tucked low in this shirt” is a slick gun bar, PB fires back with “.223 with a clip ‘bout as big as a toddler” and “I go Burger King, stay with that whopper.” Quick, funny sometimes, but it’s all shopping lists. “Dopeman” is a chant. “6ixer Party” brings Snoop Dogg, who does exactly what you’d expect Snoop Dogg to do. BigX contributes the night’s wildest overshare: “She say she brought a friend too, well, I’m tryna put sausage on her dental.” These songs move fast and don’t overstay, but three or four of them could trade verses and nobody would catch it. Midway through, The D.O.C. shows up for a spoken-word interlude. Tracy Curry. West Dallas native, former N.W.A affiliate, co-writer on a lot of the records getting sampled on this very album. He thanks BigX for the tribute and then gets direct: “This your time, this DFW time. You need to do it like we do it down here.” Leave bread crumbs so everybody behind you can eat. Keep God in your life. It’s fatherly and generous, and it does raise the question of whether 6WA follows that advice. The album borrows heavy. The cover art, the Eazy-E samples, “Amerikkka’s Most Wanted” opening with a direct “Boyz-N-The-Hood” lift, Yung Hood rapping “Flag on my left side, Crip until I die.” But the stuff that actually stays with you is Dallas. BigX talking about Pleasant Grove, Rosama calling himself a country boy, PB recounting a raid that could’ve been last Tuesday. The record smells most like itself when it smells like Ferris, Texas, and least like Compton. BigX on “The Hottest” says his father was the first person he knew who had chickens. Not the way rappers usually wave at the drug trade. He means his actual father, his actual family. On “600 Degrees,” Rosama compares his chopper’s stutter to a speech disorder, PB claims he still has the block on his back even after leaving the city. BigX closes that one saying he used to spin and smack, and now the plaques are platinum. Thirty-two minutes was right for this. Nobody overstays, Tony Coles and Rance and Charley Cooks keep the production punchy, and BigX gives his signees real room instead of crowding every song. 6WA doesn’t reinvent anything. Five rappers, good beats, short clock. Most of what they say you’ve heard before. Some of it—the million to his mother, the cuticles and peekaboo, the four reasons to hustle—you won’t forget. Solid (★★★½☆) Favorite Track(s): “Safe to Say,” “From the Bottom,” “The Hottest” Subscribe
What is Cicada COVID? Is it in Arizona yet? All about variant BA.3.2
Vaccination and past infection may not protect against a new strain of the COVID-19 virus known as Cicada. Here's what you need to know.