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Experts Slam Trump’s Unusual New Census Report As A ‘Hijack By The White House’
Former Census Bureau leaders, statisticians and voting-rights advocates are raising alarms about an unusual, unsigned new report posted on the agency’s website that claims tens of thousands of noncitizens voted in the 2020 presidential election.
Family Of Nolan Wells Demands Answers On What Would Have Been His 19th Birthday
Nolan Wells' family gathered in Biloxi on what would have been his 19th birthday to honor his memory and demand answers about his death.
1 Dead, 2 Injured After Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter And Small Plane Collide
An experienced pilot who also was an emergency room doctor was killed and two state troopers were injured after a state police helicopter and a small plane collided at a central Pennsylvania airport Wednesday evening, officials said.
Advocates Warn Black Students Face Unequal Resources, Surveillance As School Year Begins
As students return to classrooms across the country, education advocates say Black and Brown students continue to face stark differences in their school experiences, including heightened surveillance, threats of school closures and budget cuts that can reduce access to counselors, nurses, libraries and other resources.
450,000 Student Loan Borrowers Duped Into High-Cost Loans Receive $23B In Relief
By Charlene Crowell
(Trice Edney Wire) - A federal appeals court last month issued a ruling erasing $23 billion in student loan debt for an...
Wildfire Smoke Poses Greater Health Risks For Washington’s Most Vulnerable Communities
As wildfire smoke continues to affect Washington, public health experts are warning that exposure to smoke, particularly during periods of poor air quality, can affect more than the lungs, with research linking it to respiratory and cardiovascular problems and emerging concerns about mental health. Children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions and outdoor workers are among those who can face heightened risks.
From Collectibles To Cultural History: ‘Black Futures’ Comes To Douglass-Truth Library
Placing Nelson's contemporary cultural pieces in that setting creates a connection between the history preserved within the library and the people and achievements represented in his collection. Nelson sees art and cultural artifacts as a way to tell stories that traditional accounts of history may overlook while encouraging curiosity, pride and a greater understanding of Black cultural contributions.
Single-Family Rentals Could Expand Access to Higher-Performing Schools, Study Finds
New research suggests the expansion of single-family rental housing could provide families who cannot afford to purchase homes in certain neighborhoods greater access to higher-performing public schools, with economically disadvantaged students showing some of the strongest academic gains.
Google Is Buying All Of Spirit Airlines’ Data To Feed Its AI Models
Did you ever fly on Spirit Airlines? Or work there? Or send an email to someone who worked there? Then your information will soon be feeding Google’s artificial intelligence model.
Meta Is Back In The Courtroom To Face Its Biggest Social Media Addiction Trial Yet
Opening arguments kicked off Tuesday in what could be Meta’s most consequential legal fight yet over youth safety and addiction. If Meta loses the case, it could fundamentally change how the company’s social media platforms operate.
