Ahmad Mehdi, 20, has been living in a partially destroyed home since October. An Israeli airstrike in his Beirut neighborhood flattened the building next door, reducing it to a pile of rocks, dirt, and steel. His own home, on the fifth floor, lost its kitchen and living room. He and his family are e
Imagine trying to help someone and ending up in jail. That's what happened to Phoebe Dong. She and her husband ran a business, USA Happy Baby, that helped pregnant Chinese women travel to the U. S. to have their babies. The idea was that these babies would automatically become American citizens. A j
Imagine this: you get fired, and then your boss asks for your work phone back. That's what happened to about 17 federal watchdogs, known as inspectors general, under President Trump's administration. These aren't just any employees; they're the folks who keep an eye on government activities to ensur
Imagine showing up for a big meeting only to find out it's been canceled. That's what happened to hundreds of people in Colombia who had U. S. visa appointments. The U. S. Embassy in Bogota suddenly canceled appointments after Colombia refused to accept some deportation flights from the U. S. Presid
At the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, survivors gathered to share their stories and concerns about the rise in antisemitism and hate. The event, held under a big tent at the former camp's gate, might be the last major remembrance with many survivors due to their advanced age. Nazi Germa
President Trump is kicking off his administration with a series of executive orders. One of these orders asks the Pentagon to figure out a new policy for transgender troops in the military. This order doesn't immediately ban transgender people from serving but asks for a review based on military rea
Pete Hegseth, the newly appointed Defense Secretary, has outlined his plans to refocus the U. S. military. In a recent handwritten note to Pentagon staff, shared on social media, Hegseth clearly stated that he believes the military has lost its edge due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) prog
Florida’s legislative leaders didn’t waste any time in rebelling against Governor Ron DeSantis. Within minutes of DeSantis's special session call, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez shut it down and announced their own session. DeSantis had called for the session to push P
Dr. Phil McGraw, known for his talk show and psychology background, recently joined a ride-along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago. This wasn't your typical day out; it was part of a larger effort to showcase how ICE targets known criminals and terrorists. McGraw, alon
Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o
