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How family caregivers can navigate challenges and access support
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the efforts of family caregivers across the United States. While caregiving provides meaningful rewards, it also comes with significant challenges because of the physical, emotional and financial strain. This role involves assisting aging, ill or disabled loved ones with tasks like managing medications, providing personal… -
Surgeon general finds gaps in smoking rates based on race, gender: Report
A new report from the U.S. surgeon general finds there are gaps in smoking rates on racial, ethnic, gender and class lines. Cigarette smoking rates have been trending downward in recent years but the report found racial and ethnic communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community and lower-income people smoke at higher rates. The report found… -
Berlin police chief advises caution for Jewish, LGBTQ+ people in certain areas
The police chief in Berlin, Germany, has warned Jewish and LGBTQ+ people to exercise caution when visiting neighborhoods with large Arab populations. She said some people in these areas are “openly hostile” to Jewish and LGBTQ+ people. “There are areas of the city, we need to be perfectly honest here, where I would advise people… -
These are the Democrats Troy Nehls would smoke a cigar with
When Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, arrives at the Capitol, it’s pretty much a guarantee he’ll have two things, a cigar and Trump gear. Nehls is outspoken, unapologetic and supports President-elect Donald Trump unconditionally. “If Donald Trump says ‘jump three feet high and scratch your head.’ We all jump three feet high and scratch our heads.… -
RFK Jr. pick: Democratic governor ‘excited,’ conservative outlet opposed
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are dominating the news cycle this week. One of the most anticipated announcements came Thursday, Nov. 14, with Trump nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of Health and Human Services. The reaction is mixed and crosses party lines. For instance, a right-leaning news outlet has come out against Trump’s… -
US pork processor Smithfield to pay $2M in child labor settlement
Smithfield Foods, one of the U.S.’ largest meat processors, agreed to pay $2 million in a settlement over child labor allegations. A Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry investigation found the Smithfield packaged meats plant in St. James employed at least 11 children between the ages of 14 and 17 from April 2021 to April… -
Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in ‘every major city’ of Tennessee: TBI
Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang, has been making headlines due to its growing presence in the U.S., with recent incidents linked to the gang ranging from apartment shootouts in Aurora, Colorado, to kidnappings and murders near Dallas, Texas. Now, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the gang has a presence in… -
US, Japan, South Korea flex defense capabilities near Korean Peninsula
The United States, Japan, and South Korea are conducting joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region amid rising tensions. The Freedom Edge drills, led by the U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington, feature advanced fighter jets such as the F-35 and cutting-edge military assets from all three nations. The trilateral exercises showcase capabilities in missile… -
Paris deploys thousands of police officers before France-Israel soccer match
Thousands of Paris police officers were deployed on Thursday, Nov. 14, ahead of a soccer game between France and Israel. This comes after last week’s violence in Amsterdam between locals and Israeli fans. The match is expected to spark further protests following the Netherlands incident and anger over Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.… -
The Guardian leaves X citing ‘conspiracies and racism’
Social media platform X is seeing record traffic since the election, but it’s also seeing some high-profile deactivations in a statement against the politics of owner Elon Musk. The Guardian, a left-leaning British newspaper, is no longer posting on X, saying the social media platform is “toxic” and home to “far-right conspiracies and racism.” Its… -
‘Wanted’ posters target Jewish faculty, staff at University of Rochester
Hundreds of posters featuring the faces of Jewish faculty, staff and board of trustees members with the word “wanted” were plastered across the University of Rochester campus during the night of Sunday, Nov. 10. The posters included phrases such as “ethnic cleansing,” “racism,” “hate speech,” “misuse of power” and “displacement of Palestinians,” among others. These… -
Trump team eyes plan to reshape military leadership: Report
The Trump transition team is reviewing a draft executive order that could dramatically change how top military officers are evaluated and removed. If enacted, the proposal would establish a “warrior board” composed of retired senior military personnel tasked with reviewing the leadership of three and four-star generals and admirals. Officers deemed unfit could be retired… -
‘Your body, my choice’: Harassment of women spikes in wake of election
In the week since President-elect Donald Trump was reelected, sexist and abusive attacks on women have ramped up on social media. That’s according to a new analysis from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), an international advocacy group that describes itself as “dedicated to powering solutions to extremism, hate and disinformation.” Phrases like “your body,…
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USDA pauses scholarship funds directed toward HBCU students
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Trump’s Department of Justice removes database tracking police misconduct
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DOE to investigate Maine Education Department over trans athletes, Title IX
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