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On the first anniversary of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, the country held memorials to honor the 1,200 people killed, while conflicts on multiple fronts continued. Hamas, marking the anniversary, launched rocket barrages on Tel Aviv, signaling its resilience despite the devastation in Gaza. Hezbollah also fired rockets from Lebanon in support of Hamas, despite […]
Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson were attacked Friday night while walking near their home in New York City. Police arrived at the scene on Second Avenue around 8:30 p.m., finding a 20-year-old man with facial injuries and a 70-year-old man with head injuries. Although the victims were not initially named, it […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter. The indictment detailing the charges against Adams, a Democrat, was still sealed late Wednesday, according to the people, who spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they […]
A recent study by Pregnancy Justice found that criminal charges related to pregnancy have increased since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The study identified at least 210 cases in the year following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, marking the highest number of such cases in any […]
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres opened the General Assembly’s annual debate by warning world leaders that impunity, inequality, and uncertainty are creating an “unsustainable world.” He cited deepening geopolitical divisions, ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, and the threat of a wider Middle East conflict, stating that humanity is “edging towards the unimaginable.” Guterres emphasized […]
Janet Jackson is walking back an apology made on her behalf. Jackson commented on the Democratic presidential nominee’s biracial identity during an interview with The Guardian published Saturday. When asked about the prospect of the United States having its “first Black female president,” Jackson cast doubt on Harris’ Blackness. “Well, you know what they supposedly said?” […]
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has blamed the United States for a surge in cartel violence in the northern state of Sinaloa, where at least 30 people have been killed in the past week. The unrest stems from clashes between two factions of the Sinaloa cartel in the state capital, Culiacan, following the arrests […]
Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a livestream event titled “Unite for America,” hosted by Oprah Winfrey from suburban Michigan, a key battleground state. The 90-minute event aimed to engage persuadable and less-motivated voters by focusing on Harris’s plans to cut costs for the middle class, restore national abortion rights, and address gun violence. Following […]
With COVID-19 cases increasing across the country and New York State, the federal government will once again offer free COVID test kits. Starting later in September, each household can sign up to receive up to four free tests by mail. You can order the tests here. So far, the free COVID test program has delivered 900 […]
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) was held in Washington, D.C., with a focus on celebrating Black culture while addressing crucial issues affecting Black Americans. Under the theme “From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices,” the conference featured panels and discussions aimed at securing progress in areas such as economic […]
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