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What We Know About The Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Accused Of Trying To Shut...

An off-duty pilot who was riding in the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight en route from Washington state to San Francisco on Sunday is facing dozens of attempted murder charges after he tried to shut down the plane’s engines mid-flight, authorities say.

‘Not In Our Name’: Jewish Peace Activists Across The U.S. Call For Immediate Ceasefire...

Israel says its mission in Gaza is to root out and destroy Hamas, which governs the small territory. But it is the 2.2 million Palestinians living there, unable to escape, who are bearing the brunt of the attacks.

FDA Proposes New Ban On Chemicals In Relaxers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a rule that would prohibit hair straighteners containing formaldehyde, a chemical linked to cancer.

Some Walgreens Pharmacy Workers Say They Are Planning Another Walkout. Here Are Their Reasons...

Some pharmacy workers at Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, say they are planning another walkout at the end of October, and organizers are hoping this time the protest spreads nationwide.

Rapid Melting In West Antarctica Is ‘Unavoidable,’ Potentially Disastrous Consequences For Sea Level Rise

Rapid melting of West Antarctica’s ice shelves may now be unavoidable as human-caused global warming accelerates, with potentially devastating implications for sea level rise around the world, new research has found.

Anger Erupts Across Middle East And The World Over Gaza Hospital Blast As Biden...

Protests erupted across the Middle East following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, with Israeli and Palestinian officials trading accusations over who was to blame as US President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv.

New York City Unveils An ‘Artificial Intelligence Action Plan’

The same New York City administration to launch a “Rat Action Plan” is back with an “Artificial Intelligence Action Plan.”

New Museum Head Troubled By Human Remains Taken From Grave

Decatur discussed the desecration of the cemetery for enslaved people in his letter to the staff. The cemetery most likely dated back to colonial times and was excavated during construction in the Upper Manhattan neighborhood of Inwood.

A Young Black Woman Is Now the Public Face of Biden’s Climate Efforts

The White House’s highlighting of Diana, a young Black woman from Atlanta signals the administration’s commitment to climate justice.

The Ripple Effect Of Ensuring Black Authors Get Published

By helping Black writers navigate publishing, We Need Diverse Books ensures readers nationwide see themselves reflected in the stories told.

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Male Infertility Contributes To About 40% Of Cases Of Infertility. What...

When opposite sex couples are trying and failing to get pregnant, the attention often focuses on the woman. That’s not always the case.