A New Orleans jazz funeral to honor 19 African Americans whose skulls were taken to Germany and used for “racially biased scientific research” was held on Saturday, May 31, in Louisiana. The remains were returned as part of a joint effort that included Dillard University, the city of New Orleans and University Medical Center, according […]
The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, May 29, published what it calls a “comprehensive list” of cities, counties and states that have sanctuary policies limiting how local law enforcement collaborates or works with federal immigration authorities. These jurisdictions, which include 13 states, Washington, D.C., and hundreds of other cities and counties across the country, […]
The New York State Board of Regents violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) alleged in a press release Friday. The Department of Education’s OCR investigated the New York Department of Education and the New York State Board of Regents over the banning […]
Solo travelers may be paying a premium compared to passengers booking in pairs or groups. A new report reveals that the largest U.S. airlines are charging higher fares for solo travelers. Travel site Thrifty Traveler analyzed hundreds of fares from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. In their findings, solo bookings often resulted […]
Emergency responders are battling dozens of wildfires in Canada, as thousands have been forced to flee their homes in Manitoba. The province is now in its third day of a state of emergency. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Friday, May 30, the 17,000 evacuees from Manitoba have mostly made their way to Winnipeg, as nearly […]
Hyperrealistic baby dolls known as “reborn dolls” are growing in popularity worldwide, especially in Brazil. But while some lawmakers are honoring the artists who make them, others are pushing for restrictions and outright bans. Some people often use these handmade dolls, designed to look like real infants, as therapeutic tools to help cope with the […]
Imane Khelif’s participation in the upcoming World Boxing competition in the Netherlands next month, the Eindhoven Box Cup, is now on hold until the boxer undergoes mandatory gender testing, as announced by World Boxing on Friday, May 30. The announcement of mandatory sex testing for all boxers comes as the organization faces scrutiny over Khelif’s participation […]
President Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk, who served as a “special employee” in the White House, is leaving his official position. Musk is expected to remain closely connected to the administration. “And Elon is really not leaving. He’s going to be back and forth, I think,” Trump said while announcing Musk’s departure. “I have […]
The Honolulu Police Department is reviewing both current and past DUI arrests after the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a class action lawsuit claiming officers wrongly took some drivers into custody. The lawsuit alleged that officers arrested sober individuals in a push to boost drunk driving stats. The ACLU accused Honolulu police of […]
Target released its Pride collection for 2025, and some consumers have noted a decrease in offerings and a printing mistake on some clothing labels. The product line launches as the retailer experiences falling sales and consumer boycotts. As recently as 2023, Target offered more than 2,000 Pride-related products across multiple departments, according to Reuters. That […]
