A new DNA lab is set to open in North Charleston, aiming to speed up criminal investigations and reduce backlogs. This lab, the Tri-County Biological Science Center, is a joint effort by Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. It's a big step forward, as the area has struggled with delays in
Pedro Pascal and Billie Eilish are among the celebrities who have recently spoken out against the shootings in Minneapolis. Pascal shared posts on Instagram about the deaths of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and Renee Good. He included drawings of the two victims and snippets from a New York Times editorial.
In California, a unique program offered a second chance to someone who once saw no future beyond prison or an early death. Today, that person is a college graduate and an advocate for criminal justice reform. The turning point? A diversion program that provided support instead of incarceration. Div
A recent court filing by the Justice Department revealed a significant data security issue. Employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who were working with the Social Security Administration (SSA), shared sensitive information through an unsecured third-party server. This action
A young science enthusiast named Sean Atitsogbe, known as Sean the Science Kid, became the highlight of the African American Community Services Agency’s annual MLK Day luncheon in San Jose. With nearly 2 million followers on social media, Sean, who is only 11 years old, captivated the audience of ov
The political atmosphere in the US is tense, and this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no exception. While some people are focusing on King's message of unity, others are using the day to protest against current policies. Last year, the president signed executive orders that rolled back civil r
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's dream of a "beloved community" is still a work in progress in Cincinnati. The MLK Coalition is pushing for real change, not just words. They want to see fairness in schools, homes, jobs, and health care. This is not about one day of speeches. It's about daily action. C
The Department of Justice is looking into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. They are accused of making it hard for federal officers to do their jobs. This is about immigration enforcement in the state. The investigation started after Walz and Frey made public statements.
In a controversial court decision, a 24-year-old man, Antonine Watson, was found not guilty of murder and elder abuse in the death of an 84-year-old Thai man, Vicha Ratanapakdee. The incident happened in January 2021 when Watson pushed Vicha to the ground during his daily walk. Vicha hit his head an
Myanmar recently made a bold statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). They argued that Gambia failed to prove its claims of genocide against the Rohingya people. This case is huge and has been going on since 2019. Gambia, a Muslim-majority country in West Africa, brought this case to t
