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Elon Musk’s AI Empire Accused Of Polluting Black Communities

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company is operating dozens of unpermitted gas turbines to power a data center near Memphis, which will result in increased pollution in majority-Black communities.

Intralot’s Minority Partnership Challenges Could Dissolve With New Owner

Scientific Games and Intralot are locked in a battle over the right to manage Maryland's lottery systems for the next 10 years, with Intralot ultimately winning the bid due to its lower price, but the contract was later reversed due to a technicality, leading to a judge-mediated dispute.

Mamdani And Obama Meet Face-To-Face In New York City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with former President Barack Obama at a childcare center in the Bronx to discuss the Mayor's vision for the City and the importance of providing early childhood education.

Public Health Veteran Is Trump’s Pick To Lead CDC As Administration Shifts Tone On...

Dr. Erica Schwartz, a public health veteran and former Deputy Surgeon General, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a sign of the administration's shifting views on vaccines.

Jackie Robinson’s Fight Didn’t End At The Ballpark

Jackie Robinson's legacy of fighting for civil rights, economic justice, and political power should be honored not just with ceremonial tributes, but with meaningful action to continue the fight he started.

Rushing To File Your Taxes? Don’t Rely On AI For Help, Plus Other Last-Minute...

Taxpayers have less than 48 hours to file their taxes before the April 15 deadline, and should avoid using general-use AI platforms to help prepare their returns due to accuracy and security concerns.

Trump Administration Agrees To Keep Pride Flag At Stonewall National Monument

The Trump administration agreed to a court settlement to keep the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City after its removal in February due to a government directive that restricted what kinds of flags can be flown at national park sites.

Trump Deletes Social Media Post Depicting Him As Jesus But Refuses To Apologize Amid...

President Donald Trump deleted an image of himself as Jesus from his Truth Social account after intense backlash, but refused to apologize for his post criticizing Pope Leo XIV.

‘I Know What It Requires’: Harris On Why She’s Thinking About Running For President...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed that she is considering running for president in 2028, while other potential 2028 Democratic candidates also took the stage at the National Action Network Convention to test-drive their messages.

Why The Trump Administration Is Struggling To Deport Migrants To Unfamiliar Countries

The Trump administration has been pushing to deport migrants to third countries in an effort to bypass countries that won't accept their citizens, but the program has seen limited success with only 15,000 people deported to third countries and Mexico accepting the vast majority of migrants.

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The Trump Administration Said It Would Prioritize Ending Mother-To-Child Hiv Transmission....

Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.