Immigration enforcement actions have moved from Raleigh to Charlotte, causing a mix of fear and reactions. Federal agents have been active in the Charlotte area, leading to over 250 arrests. This shift follows earlier operations in Raleigh, where businesses closed, and schools saw lower attendance among Latino students. The fear is real. Students are scared to go to...
Federal agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made their presence known in parts of North Carolina, sparking reactions and concerns among residents. Initially, it was reported that these agents would focus their immigration enforcement efforts in Raleigh. However, plans changed quickly, and the agents shifted their operations to Charlotte instead. Resident...
Cristina Rojas, a new U. S. citizen, has hit pause on her bakery in Charlotte. The Batchmaker is temporarily closed, not because of a lack of customers, but because of fear. Rojas became a citizen just this year, but that hasn't stopped her from feeling the chill of the current immigration climate. Rojas isn't just worried about her business. She's worried about her...
Bangladesh's former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been handed a death sentence. This comes after a trial where she was accused of serious crimes during student protests. The protests started over job quotas but grew into a bigger movement against her government. Over 1, 400 people died during these protests. Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since she was ...
Mexico saw a wave of protests led by young people, known as Generation Z, after a mayor's shocking murder. These protests happened in many cities, including Mexico City, where things got intense. A small group of protesters, some wearing hoods, took down fences near the president's home. Police responded with tear gas, leading to clashes. Reports say around 100 polic...
In Mexico, a wave of protests led by young people has swept through the country. This movement, driven by anger over a mayor's public murder, is unique. It's led by Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012. They're using their voices to speak out against violence and corruption. The spark for these protests was the killing of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan...
The federal government is not giving up on sending troops to Portland. They are fighting a court decision that stopped them from using the National Guard in the city. A judge said the president did not have a good reason to send in the troops. The judge also said the president did not prove there was a rebellion or danger of one. The city and state of Oregon sued to...
In a recent court case, a UK council tried to kick asylum seekers out of a hotel. They said the hotel didn't have the right permits. But the judge said no. The judge agreed the hotel was breaking rules. But he also said the government needs to house asylum seekers somewhere. So, the hotel stays open. The Bell Hotel in Epping has been a hot spot for protests. This st...
Alec Baldwin has stepped into the spotlight again, this time to support animal activists who are against Radio City Music Hall's use of live animals in their Christmas Spectacular show. The actor, known for his role in "30 Rock, " has teamed up with PETA to create a new TV ad that will air on Canada's CTV. In the ad, Baldwin argues that the show's use of sheep, camel...
In the Mexican state of Michoacán, people are fed up. They've taken to the streets, shouting and setting things on fire, all because their mayor was killed. Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, was shot dead during a Day of the Dead celebration. This wasn't just any murder; it was a bold, public attack that left everyone stunned. The protests started in the state cap...