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June 9, 2026 • 4 min

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Asylum And Immigration Benefit Processing Must Resume Following Court Defeat For The Trump Admin
By Jahaura Michelle • 3 min read
A federal judge in Rhode Island struck down several Trump administration immigration policies that had frozen asylum applications and delayed immigration benefits for people from dozens of countries ...
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Politics

Asylum And Immigration Benefit Processing Must Resume Following Court Defeat For The Trump Admin
By Jahaura Michelle • Jun 8, 2026

Politics

As Minnesota's GOP Holds Public Prayer For Derek Chauvin, Loved Ones Of Police Brutality Victims Call Them Out
Minnesota's Republican Party is facing backlash for holding a public prayer for former police officer Derek Chauvin, who is serving time in prison for the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
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Politics

Judge Delivers Blow To Trump's Plan Threatening SNAP Funding
Donald Trump's effort to restrict funding for SNAP has hit a roadblock.
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News

'We Would Not Collab With Black People': Cupshe Faces Backlash Over Viral Email
Cupshe, an affordable online fashion brand specializing in women’s swimwear for all sizes, faced backlash after online discourse revealed that a company email expressing their collaboration policies sparked outrage.
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Health

4 Doctor-Approved Fast Food Orders That Are Surprisingly Healthy
Eating on the go doesn't have to ruin your goals. Discover the healthiest fast food meals, high-protein swaps and low-calorie options.
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News

Social Security Checks Could Be $500 Less Per Month In The Coming Years
A new report has revealed a grim outlook for social security recipients.
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News

Bill Cosby Must Pay Nearly $60M After Judge Rejects New Trial Bid
Bill Cosby’s request for a new trial has been denied, as a judge has ordered him to pay the judgment amount to Donna Motsinger, one of the women who accused him.
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Conditions & Care

Where Does Ebola Vaccine Development Stand Amid Recent Outbreaks?
Explore the critical conversation around health equity, ebola vaccine research and the fight to contain the 2026 outbreak.
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Politics

What Karen Bass’ Reelection Fight Reveals About Expectations For Black Leadership
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass entered office with a résumé few elected officials could match. Before becoming Los Angeles’ first woman mayor and only ...
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