A Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission meant to quell gang violence in Haiti has suffered its first casualty. Officials said a Kenyan police officer died on Sunday, Feb. 23, after a gang member shot them during a security mission in a town north of Port-au-Prince. What happened? A spokesperson for the MSS said a “fallen…

The United Nations General Assembly voted on two competing resolutions on Monday, Feb. 24, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine, backed by European nations, is calling for the immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russian troops. Meanwhile, the United States pushed its own measure, which called for an end to the…

New York City is adding the Roosevelt Hotel to the dozens of migrant shelters closing in the coming months. The hotel functioned as the city’s primary migrant intake center for the past two years, becoming a symbol of the migrant crisis.  It provided thousands of migrants with food, medical care, temporary lodging, and legal assistance.…

The Trump administration and the Boston Police chief are involved in a political fight over immigration. Donald Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan has vowed to “bring hell” to the city after Boston’s police commissioner said he wouldn’t cooperate with hold requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing state law. What did Homan say? Homan criticized…

America’s economy is doing well right now – unemployment is historically low, and inflation has mostly stabilized. However, that positive outlook can be a bit deceiving. What’s really going on? New data from Moody’s Analytics shows it’s the top 10% keeping the U.S. economy afloat, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Meanwhile, those in…

In 2024, the world experienced nearly 300 internet outages in 54 countries, according to a recent report from the nonprofit Access Now. The organization, which advocates for digital civil rights, determined that it was a record year for government-mandated internet shutdowns. What is the purpose or effect of digital darkness? The nonprofit contended that shutting…

Full Story In a departure from Immigration Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) usual prioritization of targeting adults with criminal records, the Trump administration is now ordering agents to track down migrant children who entered the United States without their parents. A memo from ICE, obtained by multiple news outlets, outlines a four-phase implementation strategy, which started in…

The federal government isn’t the only major employer trimming headcount. On Monday, Feb. 24, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced the company would cut 1,100 corporate employees this week.  In a letter to employees, Niccol said the company would notify affected workers by midday Tuesday, Feb. 25. The job cuts do not affect baristas and in-store…

Virginia authorities said a convicted felon killed two police officers over the weekend of Feb. 21 during a traffic stop. The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers were named as Cameron Girvin, 25, and Christopher Reese, 30. The two died on Saturday, Feb. 22, after being shot multiple times in what was described as a…

Full Story Pope Francis was awake Monday, Feb. 24, and continuing therapy, according to the Vatican. It said the pontiff had a quiet night and remains in critical condition, as he battles pneumonia in both his lungs. The infection has also led to early stages of kidney insufficiency. What is the very latest on the…