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The Department of Homeland Security and the Internal Revenue Service have finalized an agreement to share sensitive taxpayer data with federal immigration authorities. This collaboration aims to assist in tracking down undocumented immigrants for potential deportation.

Ryan Hathaway, who previously served as the director of environmental justice in the Biden White House, is actively resisting the Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle environmental justice programs. Hathaway is advocating for the preservation and enhancement of funding and support for initiatives aimed at addressing pollution disparities in low-income and minority communities.

An image of and quote from Harriet Tubman have been removed from a National Parks webpage about the 'Underground Railroad,' following several significant changes to government websites under the Trump administration.

More than 1,400 'Hands Off!' protests occurred nationwide and globally on Saturday, orchestrated by a pro-democracy movement calling for an end to the 'hostile takeover' and infringement on American rights and freedoms, with close to 600,000 individuals registered to participate.

AI-powered tools are increasingly vital for enhancing workplace accessibility, facilitating tasks such as transcribing meetings, composing emails, describing images, and converting voice to text. However, the swift advancement of AI has also introduced challenges, as numerous AI tools remain imperfect.

President Donald Trump's tariffs on construction materials and significant cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development have created uncertainty for affordable housing developers. These measures jeopardize deals and increase construction costs, potentially exacerbating the existing affordable housing crisis in the United States.

A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles reveals that adolescents perceive social media as the most authentic form of media, surpassing traditional entertainment platforms in perceived genuineness.

According to the FTC, Americans lost an estimated $330 million to text message scams in 2022. A new variant, the wrong number text scam, involves scammers building a rapport with victims over time before soliciting personal or financial information.

The "You Have the Power to Save Lives" campaign has been initiated in seven U.S. cities to enhance access to naloxone, a lifesaving medication that reverses overdoses, aiming to mitigate the increasing drug overdose deaths in Black communities.

Sen. Cory Booker delivered a historic 25-hour speech on the Senate floor to protest President Donald Trump's government cuts and his assault on civil rights, breaking the record previously held by Sen. Strom Thurmond. The marathon speech served to energize his party and underscore the urgency of safeguarding civil rights.