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Senate Passes $70 Billion Ice And Border Patrol Bill, Overcoming Internal GOP Rebellion Over...

Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, delivering a major political win to President Trump after weeks of struggling to pass the bill, while also rejecting efforts to kill the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund he had supported.

Neonatal Testing: A Game-Changer For Black Moms And Babies

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) can help Black families prepare for high-risk births and manage potentially life-threatening conditions, despite medical mistrust and uneven access to care.

Ultraprocessed Food Scientists Say Americans Are ‘Fed Up’ With Industry And Government Inaction

77% of Americans are calling for mandated warning labels on ultraprocessed foods, 70% want companies banned from advertising them on children's television, and 87% want government safety testing for all chemicals used in food products.

Peabo Bryson, Timeless Tenor Of Disney Ballads And R&B Legend, Dead At 75

Peabo Bryson, a legendary singer known for his Disney hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World", died at the age of 75, surrounded by his family.

How Villanova Shaped The New York Knicks’ Dominant Run To The NBA Finals

Villanova Wildcats alumni Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and Jalen Brunson could become the first trio of teammates to win both a college and NBA championship, should they lead the New York Knicks to the NBA title.

Another Mysterious Death Strikes A Nerve

Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old Black teenager, was found hanging from a tree on church property in Charlotte, NC, and her death has sparked anger and suspicion due to its similarity to other unexplained hangings of Black people in the Deep South.

This Year’s World Cup Is Testing The Public Health Playbook

The FIFA World Cup is expected to bring millions of visitors to North America, posing a public health challenge due to the potential spread of infectious diseases such as measles, Ebola, and dengue, as well as other risks such as heat-related illness and drug overdoses.

Trump Administration Proposes Having All Federal Workers Sign NDAs

The White House is preparing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement aimed at curtailing federal workers' sharing of "confidential government information" to media organizations, which has been met with criticism from federal employee unions.

Amy Sherald Finds Her People

Amy Sherald's solo exhibition "American Sublime" celebrates Black figures and Black perspectives, and her portrait of Michelle Obama is one of the main draws of the exhibit, which is currently on its final stage of a 17-month national tour.

Oral Arguments Are Taking Forever. Supreme Court Justices Have Had Enough

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito have expressed concern over the length of the Supreme Court's oral arguments, which have been averaging 90 minutes in the current term, and have suggested looking into shortening them.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Died Tragically One Year Ago. Now His Widow Is...

One year after actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, his widow Tenisha Warner filed a lawsuit against his mother over more than $1.2 million in alleged unpaid funds.