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Over 500 People Killed and 900 Wounded Since Israel Broke Gaza Ceasefire
Israel has launched new ground operations in the north of Gaza and continues its ongoing blockade.
Trump Admin Considers Ending Division Tasked With Funding HIV/AIDS Prevention
The move could send the US back to “the dark days of the ‘80s, when people died from HIV every day,” one advocate said.
A Legal Battle Exposes the Big Business of Exploiting Prisoners for Profit
A deeper look into Smart Communications reveals what drives the for-profit takeover of the US carceral system.
Hours After Trump Secures Limited Ceasefire Deal, Russia Attacks Ukraine
Trump pledged during his 2024 campaign that he could end the war within 24 hours of taking office.
Hungary Bans LGBTQ Pride Events, Approves Facial Recognition to Track Attendees
Thousands protested the ban outside Hungary’s parliament, blocking traffic and defying police orders to disperse.
World Meteorological Organization: Last 10 Years Have Been the Hottest on Record
A WMO report also found that 2024 was the warmest year in a 175-year observational period.
Millions Will Face Benefit Delays as Social Security Ends Phone Verification
The Social Security Administration will no longer allow phone verification, starting on March 31.
Customs Agents Seized More Eggs Than Fentanyl in First 2 Months of This Year
The egg seizures showcase the Trump administration’s failure to act on rising consumer costs.
ICE Contractor Fights to Pay Detained Migrants as Little as $1 a Day for Work
The legal battle has national repercussions as the number of ICE-held migrants reaches its highest level in five years.
Medicaid Cuts Would Decimate Native American Health Programs
Tribal leaders are calling on Congress to exempt tribes from cuts and are preparing to fight to preserve their access.