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The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will evaluate the legality of gun ownership for individuals who regularly consume marijuana, marking a significant development following its 2022 ruling on gun rights. The request stems from the Trump administration, urging the justices to revisit a case...
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Society frequently overlooks and unfairly critiques unhoused individuals, perpetuating the notion that they should somehow rise above a longstanding systemic barrier designed to keep disadvantaged populations marginalized. Jaiye Kamson, a multimedia artist and archive assistant with the Los Angeles...
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Only Donald Trump could so seamlessly intertwine politics and pop culture. An intended moment of global diplomacy swiftly evolved into an exhibition of hushed exchanges, sidelong glances, and unscripted interjections. Instead of prioritizing political discussions, Trump appeared notably more fascina...
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President Donald Trump, known for asserting dominance through firm handshakes, faced an unexpected moment during a recent ceremony at the White House. While greeting collegiate athletes from Louisiana State University and LSU-Shreveport—2023 College World Series champions—he momentarily shifted from...
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In an address on September 30 to military leaders and during an October 9 Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump made several inaccurate claims regarding military pay increases and recruitment efforts.Trump announced a 3.8% raise for military personnel, asserting that such an increment was absent d...
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Texas families eager to enroll in the forthcoming school voucher initiative will have the opportunity to apply starting in February. Concurrently, the application process for private educational institutions aspiring to join the program is anticipated to begin before year’s end.These developments em...
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Retired civil servant Peggy Cole commemorated her 70th birthday by journeying nearly 10 hours with a friend from Flint, Michigan, to participate in a significant demonstration in Washington, D.C. “It’s a frightening time,” Cole expressed, asserting that democracy is under threat due to systematic di...
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On October 17, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, representing CA-43 and serving as the ranking member of the Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act in the House of Representatives.Waters emphasized the necessity of this act, stating, “The Head Start Shutdown P...
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Texas officials alerted the state’s most vulnerable citizens on Friday that their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be suspended in November if the federal shutdown persists beyond October 27. This situation affects over 3.5 million Texans depending on SNAP, translating...
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The homecoming festivities within the Atlanta University Center concluded as Spelman and Morehouse College celebrated their cherished tradition.There’s an unmistakable vibrancy as current students and alumni unite on campus for the festivities. One individual who embodies this sentiment more than...
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A recent study reveals that any level of alcohol consumption elevates the likelihood of developing dementia in later life, challenging earlier research claims.Prior studies indicated that light drinking—defined as fewer than seven beverages a week—might offer neuroprotective benefits compared to t...
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Our sentiments toward America should not be misconstrued as hatred; rather, we have been instrumental in its creation. Through relentless labor and innovation, our ancestors crafted this nation while it consistently denied our humanity. They cultivated its lands, maintained its households, served i...
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Our nation stands at a significant juncture, prompting introspection regarding whether individuals, irrespective of race, gender, age, economic status, or political stance, are fully cognizant of the transformations occurring around us.Currently, the Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais poses a...
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In 1966, my parents' union was illegal in Maryland, prompting their relocation to the West. By my birth in 1973, they had settled in Monterey County, California, coinciding with the closure of the last cannery on Cannery Row. The Hovden Cannery's shutdown symbolized an era's end, paving the way for...
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Have you encountered President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso? If not, it’s time to delve into his remarkable journey. With profound insight, he embodies a transformative force for Africans declaring that enough is enough. Traore is charting a distinct course. Many ancestors and present-day individ...