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A Chicago man asserts he was unjustly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a late-night operation in his neighborhood, despite his insistence on being a U.S. citizen and providing identification.In an interview with Don...
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On Monday, the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were liberated, marking a moment of joy as families reunited amidst the ongoing discussions of Gaza’s future and the next stages of the US-mediated ceasefire. For the first time in over two years, H...
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The Department of Education has reportedly terminated nearly all personnel within its Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), as stated by the federal employees' union.Rachel Gittleman, president of the American Federation of...
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Residents from Detroit's east side, alongside local leaders and community groups, congregated at Gaylord and Moran on Friday morning to advocate for the closure of a concrete crushing facility they claim is contaminating their environment. Activist J...
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Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted Senate Bill (SB) 518, a groundbreaking law establishing California’s Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery—the nation’s inaugural state agency dedicated to facilitating reparations for Black Americans. “Recently...
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“Ruth and Boaz” marks the initial film from a co-production by Devon Franklin and Tyler Perry, aimed at delivering faith-based narratives for Netflix. Set in contemporary Nashville, it follows Ruth Moably (Serayah), an aspiring singer grappling with...
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The Sacramento City Unified School District revealed during its September 13 meeting that it has exceeded its budget by $43 million for the 2024-25 academic year. This shortfall is primarily due to unexpected year-end expenses such as salaries, educa...