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DHS Training Materials Instruct Agents To Potentially Break Laws, Whistleblower Says
The Department of Homeland Security is using legally questionable tactics and relying on unreliable data to investigate non-citizen voting, a whistleblower alleged in a report released by top Senate Democrats Monday.
Trump Lashes Out At Supreme Court Justices, Saying His Appointees ‘Are Not The People I Interviewed’
President Donald Trump upbraided Supreme Court justices as “shells” beholden to “crazed” liberal interests in a lengthy online screed a day after the court blocked his plan to execute dramatic changes to mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Plan To Limit Mail-In Voting In Midterms
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country, rebuffing a proposal that election officials warned would have had catastrophic consequences if allowed to take effect for this year’s midterms.
Mom Creates Homeschool Community For Families Seeking Connection, Representation
A McDonough, Georgia mother, Quatavia Wilkins-Johnson, founded Young Laureates after homeschooling her son, who wanted friends and community. The program blends at-home learning with group classes emphasizing representation, belonging and emotional support. Families praise its impact on confidence and self-esteem, especially for children who struggled in public schools, creating a space where students feel truly seen.
Teenager Author Mas’ood Holloman Writes Book About His Stutter, Hopes To Inspire Other Kids
15-year-old Mas'ood Holloman, a Philadelphia baseball player and entrepreneur, published his first children's book, "Finding My Voice," inspired by his own experience with a stutter. The story follows a young ballplayer learning to embrace his speech challenge, as Mas'ood hopes to inspire other kids while selling copies at local markets.
El Niño Just Leveled Up To Super Status. Here’s What That Means For The Weather
El Niño has rapidly strengthened into "super" territory, reaching NOAA's highest strength category and likely becoming the strongest event since 1950. Already fueling Indonesia's wildfires, an explosive Pacific hurricane season, and a quiet Atlantic season, this record-breaking event—amplified by climate change—is poised to shape global weather and US winter conditions.
What We Know About NYC’s Newly Released 9/11 Records Revealing Officials Misled Public About Air Safety
New York City released over 170,000 pages of documents revealing officials repeatedly misled residents about the toxic air quality levels after the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, just days before the city marks its 25th anniversary.
Health Toll Of WTC Attacks Still Unfolding 25 Years Later
The years after the 9/11 attacks have brought a wave of physical and mental health concerns for emergency workers and communities.
Black First Responders And Grief That Surfaces Years Later
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Black first responders continue grappling with delayed trauma, as retirement often triggers long-suppressed PTSD and grief. The Vulcan Society honors the 12 Black FDNY members lost that day, while researchers examine disparities in PTSD rates among Black police officers, bystander responders, and firefighters exposed to Ground Zero's aftermath.
Building A New Future: How YBH Supported Sherika Moore’s Path To Homeownership
Single mother Sherika Moore overcame debt and a low credit score to become a homeowner in May, guided by Young Black Homeowners founder Anzhane Slaughter. Through personalized financial planning, down-payment assistance, faith, and discipline, Moore transformed her financial future, offering inspiration to other Black women facing similar barriers to homeownership.