Close to a thousand staff at Bayonne University Hospital in New Jersey received unexpected layoff notices recently, but the hospital’s new owner insists they shouldn’t panic. The notices, filed under state rules, suggest big changes are coming by late June. This follows the sudden closure of Heights
Israel, home to about 10 million people, has seen a troubling rise in violent crime within its Arab minority. Even though Arabs make up roughly one‑fifth of the population, they account for most of the country’s homicides. In 2025 alone, police records show 241 murders in Arab areas compared with ju
The Howard County Board of Education is reconsidering its decision to delay renovations at Oakland Mills High School. This shift comes after strong advocacy from the school community and a board member's change of heart. The board had initially voted to postpone the renovations, but now, there's a
In Queens, sex workers and vendors are protesting against the NYPD's crackdown on Roosevelt Ave. They argue that this operation unfairly targets vulnerable communities, like immigrants and transgender residents. Instead of deploying more police, they believe the city should invest in community progr
