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Half of Gaza Cropland Damaged as WHO Warns of “Catastrophic Hunger”
Over 8,000 children under the age of 5 have been diagnosed with acute malnutrition, the WHO chief said.
Starbucks Workers Union Slams SCOTUS Decision for Weakening Labor Protections
The court ruled in favor of Starbucks, which had terminated seven employees who led a unionization campaign in Memphis.
UN: Israel Committed at Least 5,700 “Grave Violations” Against Children in 2023
Israel was the single largest contributor of grave violations against children across the globe last year.
Active-Duty US Service Members Issue Appeal to Congress to Stop Funding Genocide
As Israel continues its genocide against the Palestinians, the number of US conscientious objectors is increasing.
SCOTUS Blocks Mifepristone Challenge, Keeping Abortion Medication Legal for Now
The high court ruled that the challengers to the FDA approval of mifepristone lacked standing to make their case.
Lindsey Graham Blocks Democratic Bill Mandating SCOTUS to Adopt Code of Ethics
Supreme Court justices are currently the only federal judges in the US not bound by an ethics code.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit From Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors
The survivors had sought financial reparations from the city for its failure to protect Black residents.
Hamas Seeks Guarantee Ceasefire Proposal Would Actually Result in a Ceasefire
Reports have found that it is Israel that won’t agree to the ceasefire deal’s framework, despite Blinken’s claims.
Loser of GOP Primary Alleges Trump Endorsed Winner in Exchange for Campaign Cash
Republican Jeff Gunter says Trump endorsed his opponent, Sam Brown, after getting a “big check” from a PAC.
Trump’s Empty Promise to Tipped Workers Won’t Provide a Living Wage
Labor advocates say Democrats should campaign on ending subminimum wages for tipped workers altogether.