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The facts speak for themselves: Black people make up just 13% of the U.S. population, yet they make up nearly 40% of all death row inmates in federal prison. During his first term as president, Donald Trump put more people to death than the 10 presidents before him. 

Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder and other offenses in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, after being apprehended at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania and found with a 3D-printed pistol and silencer.

A Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny of second-degree murder charges for fatally choking Jordan Neely, a Black man, on a subway car, highlighting ongoing issues of systemic racism and violence against Black individuals.

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has urged for increased diversity among Senate staff, warning that the current lack of diversity may exacerbate existing inequalities rather than address them.

The Supreme Court case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth could have significant implications for healthcare access nationwide, potentially allowing states to regulate personal health decisions and implement discriminatory policies.

Canadians reported $530.4 million in financial fraud losses in 2022, with scams involving Facebook, AI, online shopping, revenue and tax, package delivery, and rental and employment. It is crucial to remain vigilant, stay informed, and report any suspicious activity to protect oneself.

Mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) are becoming increasingly common, offering a convenient and secure way to prove identities, but concerns remain about potential surveillance and tracking.

To ensure the safety and security of your home while you're away, it is important to secure all doors and windows, suspend mail delivery, unplug appliances, lower the thermostat, check security systems, display a security system sign, and maintain a tidy home.

TikTok has failed to overturn a law that may lead to its ban in the United States, as the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the legislation.

Dr. Carl Mack is urging Black Americans to celebrate December 6 as Black Freedom and Economic Day by exclusively supporting Black-owned businesses, in recognition of the date that slavery was abolished in the United States.