Tarrant City councilmember Tommy Bryant is under fire for using a racial slur and refuses to step down from his position. What We Know: During […]
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Gender Reveal Party Couple Face Jail Time over Deadly California Wildfire
A California couple whose gender reveal party allegedly started a deadly wildfire faces involuntary manslaughter charges and a lengthy stint in jail. What We Know: […]
2020 US Life Expectancy Saw Biggest Drop Since World War II
The United States life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest decline since the 2.9-year reduction between 1942 and 1943. What We Know: […]
Cuba Begins Sentencing Protesters
Cuban authorities confirmed trials began on Tuesday for those arrested during the July 11 protests. Demonstrators could face up to 20 years in prison. What […]
Blue Origin’s Bezos Reaches Space on 1st Passenger Flight
Billionaire Jeff Bezos successfully made it to space in his first-ever launch of New Shepard‘s rocket ship. What We Know: Bezos, along with his brother […]
Democrats are Proposing a Carbon Border Tax, You be the Judge if its a Good or Bad Proposal
On Monday, Democratic lawmakers proposed a new carbon border tax to help with the fight against climate change. What We Know: Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) […]
Biden and Administration to Review Remittances to Cuba, May Sanction Cuban Officials
A White House official said the United States is determining ways to help Cubans while holding their government accountable. What We Know: President Joe Biden […]
PrEP must now be totally free under almost all insurance plans, government says
Thefederal government has announced that almost all health insurers must cover the HIV prevention pill, known as PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, with no cost sharing […]
House Foreign Affairs Committee Holds Hearing on Cuba
Although Tuesday’s meeting intended to address Cuba’s pro-democracy protests, officials focused more on contrasting opinions. What We Know: José Miguel Vivanco, Human Rights Watch’s executive […]
Black Lives Matter Faces Backlash after Cuba Statement
A social media post made by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Global Network Foundation spread misinformation on the Cuban crisis and the U.S. embargo. What […]