A 63-year-old woman from northern Texas reportedly gave $100K to a man she met online and who she believed to be popstar Bruno Mars. What […]
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$12 Million in Drugs Seized in ‘Heroin Packing Mill’ Bust in Queens
Authorities are saying this bust could save countless lives amid the nationwide opioid crisis. What We Know: A major drug bust in Queens, New York […]
Minority Officers Barred from Guarding Derek Chauvin, Lawsuit Alleges
Minority detention center officers take action after being “deeply humiliated” by a “segregation order” issued by their supervisor. What We Know: On May 29th, Derek […]
Global Warming Triggers Earlier Pollen
A recent study conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals climate change is now responsible for earlier pollen seasons, triggering allergic […]
Wisconsin Teachers Put on Leave for An Assignment Asking How to ‘Punish’ Slaves
Teachers at Patrick Marsh Middle School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, have been placed on administrative leave after giving students an unapproved lesson about slavery. What […]
Offset Sued by Car Rental Company Over Bentley That Was Allegedly Never Returned
A luxury car rental service in Los Angeles is suing Offset over the unexplained disappearance of one of their cars. What We Know: Court documents […]
Biden Administration to Rejoin U.N. Human Rights Council in Another Reversal of Trump
President Joe Biden has instructed his administration to rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council. What We Know: According to an announcement made on Monday by […]
Rise in Attacks on Elderly Asian Americans in Bay Area prompts New Special Response Unit
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked an increase in anti-Asian bias throughout the nation, raising concerns for the Asian community. What We Know: A study conducted by the Pew Research […]
South Africa Halts AstraZeneca Vaccine After Study Questions Effectiveness Against Variant
South Africa has suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on front-line workers after a small trial suggested it isn’t effective against the country’s dominant […]
Utah School Permits Students to Not Participate in Black History Month Curriculum
A charter school in Utah is receiving backlash after allowing parents to have their children opt-out of Black History Month. What We Know: Maria Montessori […]