The Diversity Advisor will assist the royal family in approaching diversity issues. The decision from Buckingham Palace was made after the Duke and Duchess of […]
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Chicago School Says Four-Year-Old Can’t Wear Braids
The mother of a student doesn’t approve of the “outdated” grooming policy. What We Know: Ida Nelson decided to braid her son Jett Hawkins’s hair […]
Puerto Rico Gets Over $900M In Education Funds Previously Restricted By Trump Admin
Puerto Rico has access to funds that were restricted to them under the Trump Administration. What We Know: Puerto Rico was awarded long-awaited funds after […]
U.S. to Open Overflow Facility for Unaccompanied Migrant Children
The temporary overflow facility for unaccompanied migrant children will be opened in Pecos, Texas. What We Know: On Saturday, the Biden administration declared they would […]
Six-Month Summers Could Be Common by the End of this Century, Scientists Say
Scientists believe that winter will last less than two months by 2100 should climate change continue at its current pace. What We Know: A recent […]
AstraZeneca Says U.S. Trial Data Shows its Covid-19 Vaccine is 79 Percent Effective
The company announced Monday its vaccine effectively prevents severe illness and hospitalizations across all age groups and ethnicities. What We Know: The vaccine, developed in […]
Sheriff Receives Possible Audio Confession, Development in Kendrick Johnson Case
Massive protests in 2020 inspired a petition to be created that called for the investigation of Kendrick Johnson’s death to be reopened. What We Know: […]
Harvey Weinstein Accusers Drop Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
The three lead plaintiffs in the Weinstein scandal have dismissed their claims against Harvey Weinstein. What We Know: The headlining victims have dismissed their allegations […]
‘New Pandemic’ in Germany Caused by Virus Variant Prompts Lockdown Through Easter
The country will extend its current lockdown as the nation grapples with increasing infections amid a third wave of the coronavirus. What We Know: German […]
SuChin Pak Reveals ‘Misogynistic, Violent, Racist’ Experience at MTV News
The revelation comes in the aftermath of a tragic Atlanta shooting that left eight women dead, six of them Asian. What We Know: SuChin Pak […]