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Trump Sentenced by NY Court After SCOTUS Denies Effort to Block Court Hearing
Justice Juan Merchan spared Trump of jail time or fines, but rather handed him a sentence of “unconditional discharge.”
World’s Richest 1 Percent Have Already Surpassed Their Carbon Budget for 2025
A new report by Oxfam highlights the disproportionate role of the ultra-wealthy in fueling the climate emergency.
Upcoming DNC Election Will Set Democratic Party’s Course on Palestine and More
Two frontrunners in the DNC chair race say Palestinian American Rep. Ruwa Romman should have spoken at the convention.
Israel Has Blocked or Impeded Every Aid Shipment to North Gaza Since October
“There is now a perception that it is dangerous to protect aid convoys but safe to loot them,” one UN official said.
Texas Republicans Introduce 3 Bills Restricting Abortion Medication
At least three people have died in Texas due to the state's restrictive post-Roe abortion laws.
DOJ Sues 6 of the US’s Largest Landlords Over Alleged Price-Fixing Scheme
The lawsuit expands a 2024 antitrust complaint accusing a property management software maker of illegal price-fixing.
DeSantis Admin Revokes Trans Person’s License Over Gender Marker Change
Florida's DMV plans an audit for past errors, potentially increasing risks for trans people in the state.
45 Democrats Vote With GOP to Pass Bill Sanctioning ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant
“Republicans want to sanction the ICC simply because they don’t want the rules to apply to everyone,” one lawmaker said.
CA Tax Loophole Benefits Oil and Gas Companies, Undermines Firefighting Revenue
The loophole gives oil and gas companies up to $146 million in annual tax breaks that could be used to combat wildfires.
Gaza Patients, Including Newborns, at “Grave Risk” as Israel Blocks Fuel
Two hospitals in southern Gaza have already closed down entire departments due to a lack of fuel.