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At Least 10 People Tied To Sensitive U.S. Research Have Died Or Disappeared In...

The House Oversight Committee has announced an investigation into the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research, prompting speculation of a possible sinister connection.

Senate Takes Key Step Toward Funding ICE And Border Patrol With Only GOP Votes

Senate Republicans passed a budget blueprint to fund ICE and border patrol, while Democrats opposed it and called for changes to ICE tactics and protocols.

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Takeover

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of a Paramount Skydance takeover deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter of the year pending regulatory approval.

White House 2027 Budget Proposal Ignores Affordability Crisis With Deep Cuts to Housing, Education,...

The White House's Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal increases defense spending by $1.5 trillion while slashing $73 billion from domestic programs, causing concern from advocates for education, housing, and consumer protection.

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.

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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...

Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.