Violent protests erupt in Mexico City over gentrification and tourism
Protests in Mexico City turned violent over the weekend of July 4 as demonstrators took to the streets to voice their anger against gentrification and mass tourism. Rent prices have increased dramatically since 2020, and many locals feel pushed out of their own neighborhoods, according to The Associated Press. “Today we are fighting against gentrification,” […]
All-Stars and snubs: How players are chosen for MLB’s Midsummer Classic
It’s a rite of passage each season after every MLB All-Star team is selected. Baseball’s Midsummer Classic isn’t played until Tuesday, July 15, but the debate over who made it and who didn’t will run right up until the first pitch. How are the All-Star teams selected? Before we discuss the starters and snubs, let’s […]
Diddy gets applause from inmates, shade from celebrities
Sean “Diddy” Combs may have avoided the most serious charges of his legal battle, but the backlash is far from over. His recent split verdict was met with reactions from inmates, celebrities, former partners and survivors. Met with inmate applause After the verdict, Combs’ legal team claimed inmates applauded when he returned from court. “They […]
US child mortality rates significantly higher than peer nations, study finds
American children have a higher mortality rate than those in comparable high-income countries, according to a new study published Monday in the journal JAMA Network. “The health of US children has worsened across a wide range of health indicator domains over the past 17 years,” the study’s conclusion states. Long-term data highlights worsening trends The […]
Trump administration moves to end TPS for Honduran, Nicaraguan immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security, under the Trump administration, is planning to end Temporary Protected Status for people from Honduras and Nicaragua who are currently living in the United States. TPS is a humanitarian immigration status given to people from certain countries that are experiencing problems like natural disasters, war or other unsafe conditions in […]
Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Richard T. Shea Jr.
After a dayslong battle during the Korean War, Army 1st Lt. Richard Thomas Shea Jr. lost his life while rallying his troops in the face of a much larger enemy force.
Buyer’s remorse: e-commerce sees largest slump in more than a decade
For many American shoppers, the cost of convenience afforded by e-commerce platforms could be getting just a little too costly. According to a new survey, online retail sales saw their biggest overall decline in more than a decade, largely driven by the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The survey, conducted by consulting firm AlixPartners, took the […]
Tariffs will revert to April 2 rates if trade deals aren’t reached by Aug. 1: Bessent
President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both said that letters will be sent to countries the week of Monday, July 7, ahead of the end of the administration’s 90-day tariff pause. Bessent, during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, July 6, said the letters to the United States’ trade […]
An amputated limb, death: Report details use of restraints abuse in federal prisons
A report issued by the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on Monday, June 30, detailed a series of concerns regarding the use of restraints in the federal prison system. Those concerns ranged from an inmate who had to have their limb amputated following two days in restraints, to another who died […]