New documents about dealings between Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffery Epstein were unsealed on Thursday and publicly released by a U.S. Court, where Maxwell faces criminal […]
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Hong Kong Bans 12 Pro-Democracy Candidates, Postpones Upcoming Election
Twelve pro-democracy candidates have been disqualified from Hong Kong’s elections, which have officially been postponed due to the coronavirus. What We Know: On Thursday, twelve […]
Trace Lysette to Produce New Docuseries “Trans In Trumpland”
Trace Lysette, transgender actress best known for her roles in Transparent and Hustlers has signed on as executive producer in a new documentary series, Trans In […]
U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 150,000, Highest in the World
The nation’s death toll from the coronavirus pandemic officially surpassed 150,000 on Wednesday as 18 states set single-day case records this week. What We Know: […]
Houses Votes to Create the First National Museum of the American Latino
A legislation fight, that has been happening ever since 2011, was partially successful this Monday when the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish […]
Tropical Storm Watch Warning Issued for Puerto Rico
The possible tropical storm named Isaias, forming in the Atlantic by Wednesday, is expected to target Puerto Rico later in the week. The National Hurricane […]
John Lewis’ Last Words
Congressman John Lewis, who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death. He wanted it to be published on the day of […]
Trump Invites Himself to Throw First Pitch at Yankee Game, Then Cancels
President Donald Trump announced he would throw out the first pitch at the New York Yankees game on August 15, surprising team officials who had […]
NYS Investigates Chainsmokers Concert in Hamptons
A charity concert in the Hamptons this weekend is under investigation after video footage shows concert attendees ignoring public health precautions such as social distancing. […]
Washington Post Names 1st Black Female Managing Editor in its 143-year History
Krissah Thompson has become the Washington Post’s first Black managing editor in the news publication’s history. What We Know: Marty Baron, executive editor for The […]