June 1, 2025

Target’s 2025 Pride collection launches with mixed reactions

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 […]

June 1, 2025

New cancer diagnosis for 13-year-old honorary US Secret Service agent

The young man who gained national attention during President Donald Trump’s Congressional Address has three new tumors. Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel was given five months to live after being diagnosed with brain cancer back in 2018. Since that time, he has gone through 13 brain surgeries.  Last week, his father, Theodis Daniel Jr., told Fox News that doctors have discovered three […]

June 1, 2025

Migrant arrested over letter threatening to kill Trump was set up: Report

A Mexican national arrested for threatening to kill President Donald Trump may not have written the letter that led to his arrest, law enforcement sources told The New York Post. Ramon Morales Reyes, 54, was taken into custody on May 21 in Wisconsin after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer received a handwritten note […]

June 1, 2025

Skulls of 19 Black Americans returned to New Orleans, honored at service

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 […]

June 1, 2025

Top judiciary Democrat Raskin investigating Trump meme coin gala

The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee is opening an investigation into President Donald Trump’s gala that was billed as the “most exclusive invitation in the world.” The 220 attendees spent a total $148 million to be at the dinner with the president, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., wants to know who they are. […]

June 1, 2025

Local leaders question DHS list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’

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, […]

June 1, 2025

Feds: New York violated civil rights law over Native American mascot ban

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 […]

June 1, 2025

Flying alone? You could be paying more per ticket than group flyers: Report

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 […]

June 1, 2025

Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage across Canada, US sends firefighters

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 […]