VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Healthier McDonald's? According to the announcement today, McDonald's classic burgers have no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavor and no added colors from artificial sources. The only item containing artificial preservatives on any of the classic burgers is the pickle, which customers can skip if they choose to. The ingredient changes affect all... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Tonight, the University of Minnesota will award Prince it’s highest honor: an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. The University says that prior to Prince’s death, the University of Minnesota and College of Liberal Arts had already been preparing to present him with the degree.  The degree is being awarded to recognize... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM National Coffee Day is this Saturday, September 29.  Krispy Kreme has a tasty promotion that begins today! They’ve got two new menu items. One of the items is permanent and one is for this week only, in celebration of National Coffee Day:      Coffee-glazed doughnuts (available this week only, beginning Monday... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Salesforce and Apple have created a partnership with the intention of improving Salesforce's apps for business, such as Siri Shortcuts, Face ID and  Business Chat. As Salesforce says in a tweet earlier today, "This is just the beginning!"  Salesforce has offered mobile apps for years but the new updates will likely boost their appeal... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Michelle Obama sure is busy! She helped a Chicago couple exchange their wedding vows over the weekend. Michelle did not officiate the ceremony, but she read off the vows for the couple. The daughter of Chicago’s Deputy Mayor Robert S. Rivkin is the new bride. Congratulations to the newlyweds: Stephanie... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Every Sunday, Pitchfork revisits and takes a deep look at a noteworthy album from the past. This Sunday's revisit is De La Soul's groundbreaking 1989 album: "3 Feet High and Rising".   As Pitchfork explains, "The album sounded like a hip-hop version of the novelist Dos Passos’ America, crowded with voices, rhythms, rhymes,... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Ella Mai has blown up with her Boo'd Up! Good for her. She's working hard. The British singer will release her debut album on October 12th and October can't get here soon enough. We are ready!  Listeners are able to pre-order on itunes prior to the release. Ella unveiled the release date along with the artwork... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Rihanna has been all over the news lately! Fenty, her recent amazing fashion show, and now this. She's been appointed as Barbados' "Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary". Her responsibilities are to include promoting education, tourism and investment for the island.  Rihanna was appointed as one of Barbados' Cultural Ambassadors in 2008.... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Are you in or near Oakland and need something to do this weekend? There's plenty to choose from!  Herbal Elixirs: Crafting botanical Beverages and Bitters Oakland Cocktail Week  Romeo & Juliet Wine Walk on the Waterfront Grand Lake Farmers Market Jam Down! Caribbean Dance Fitness Comedy!  2018 Oakland Peace Lantern Ceremony Whimsical Crown Workshop Bonsai Basics Classes ... Continue Reading →

VIEW ORIGINAL POST ON KBLX.COM Today is International Day of Peace! Also known as ‘World Peace Day’.  Today is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.  Click here to see how to observe International Day of Peace.  Peace and love y'all.