Extraordinary, Climate Change-Fueled Heat Wave Envelops The West With Mounting Consequences
An extreme heat wave is expected to hit the Western US over the next two weeks, potentially breaking records for the month of March due to the effects of climate change.
The Reality Of Being One Of 600,000 Black Women Out Of Work
An Atlanta-based social media manager shares her experience being laid off while on medical leave amid high unemployment for Black women.
Rev. Al Sharpton Joins NYC Museum’s Call To Stop Next-Door Construction After Underground Railroad...
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad, and a proposed eight-story building next door could put the museum in danger.
TSA Workers Grapple With Loss Of First Paycheck: ‘I Don’t Want To Depend On...
TSA employees are struggling to make ends meet during the government shutdown, with many having to borrow money to cover basic expenses and some even tapping into their retirement accounts, while airports are seeing longer security lines due to increased absences.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Given Royal Homegoing Celebration
Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden, along with other notable figures, paid tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at a public funeral, celebrating his life and legacy of fighting for equality and justice.
Justice Jackson Says Supreme Court’s Handling Of Emergency Cases Creates ‘Warped’ Process
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court's handling of emergency cases, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the court's actions, resulting in a tense exchange between the two justices.
This Is The Biggest Oil Disruption In History
Oil prices have risen 50 cents per gallon since the war with Iran started, due to a near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz and a slowdown in oil production in the Middle East, with the potential to rise further if the conflict continues.
This Weird Winter Was One Of The Warmest — And Coldest — On Record....
The Lower 48 states experienced a split screen winter, with the East having record cold and the West having record warmth, resulting in the 2nd-warmest winter on record for the contiguous US.
January 6 Commemorative Plaque Appears In Capitol After Years Of Delay
A plaque honoring the heroism of police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has been quietly installed after years of delay, featuring a QR code leading to a file with the names of officers present.
Biden Freed A Florida Man In His Final Days In Office. A Year Later,...
Oscar Fowler, whose federal prison sentence was commuted by President Biden, was rearrested for the same crime on state charges, highlighting the fact that federal pardons and commutations do not cover local charges.
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Another Win For Lacks Heirs In Fight Over Her Cells
Henrietta Lacks' estate has finalized a settlement with Novartis, concluding a legal dispute that alleged the pharmaceutical giant benefited from a racially biased medical system that exploited Black patients. Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, have been instrumental in numerous scientific advancements, revolutionizing modern medicine.
