Immigrants held at a federal detention center in Kansas say they’re facing harsh conditions and continued confinement even after winning their legal cases, according to a letter sent to immigration officials by the American Civil Liberties Union. The May 29 letter focuses on the Federal Correctional Institution in Leavenworth, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
As President Donald Trump continues his attacks on Harvard University, the school’s purported ties to the Chinese government are coming under increased scrutiny. So many mid-level and senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials have studied at Harvard that some of them reportedly refer to it as their “party school” – as in the school of […]
U.S. military officials said road repairs after the Army’s 250th anniversary parade could cost $16 million, accounting for one-third of the celebration’s $45 million price tag. The event will include heavy machinery, including Abrams tanks, which Washington, D.C.’s local streets are not built to handle. What can attendees expect to see? M1A2 Abrams tanks weigh […]
More than half of U.S. pet parents say they’ve skipped veterinarian visits — and cost is the top reason. A new nationwide study by Gallup and PetSmart Charities found that 52% of American pet owners have declined or delayed veterinary care. Seven in 10 said they couldn’t afford it or felt the cost wasn’t justified. […]
Another group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States as part of the Trump administration’s refugee admissions program, The Associated Press reports. A total of nine individuals arrived in Atlanta last week, Jaco Kleynhans, head of international liaison at the Solidarity Movement, told the AP. Thousands expected to follow The news comes […]
For high school students with civilian parents, choosing to go into the military after graduation can mean a big lifestyle change filled with uncertainties. But for teens whose parents have been serving their whole life, it’s a decision that’s often a lot easier to make.
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 […]
