Two people have been confirmed dead and at least 10 others injured following a series of explosions on Monday at the Clairton Coke Works, U.S. Steel’s coking facility in Pennsylvania. The blasts occurred around 10:51 a.m., followed by a fire and secondary explosions, sending thick black smoke across the Mon Valley region. First responders and […]
On August 11, 2025, the High Court in London ruled against the Wikimedia Foundation in its legal attempt to contest regulations under the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA). The challenge focused on the Act’s Categorisation Regulations, which could reclassify Wikipedia as a Category 1 service—subjecting it to the strictest regulatory burdens, including mandatory identity verification […]
President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and placed the city’s police department under federal control, launching an unprecedented effort to take charge of the nation’s capital. “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we’re going to take our capital back,” Trump said during a news conference at the White House, where he […]
Reuters reports that U.S. military officials are preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., following President Trump’s emergency declaration aimed at addressing rising crime and homelessness in the capital. Though details of his justification remain unclear, the deployment is part of a broader federal response as authorities seek to reassert public […]
For decades, history textbooks in American classrooms have presented a selective version of technological progress—one that often centers white inventors while leaving out the significant contributions of Black innovators. This omission is not accidental. It reflects systemic racism, discriminatory patent laws, and the cultural tendency to simplify history into neat narratives that favor dominant groups. […]
Blending its poignant history, cultural resurrection, and current pursuit of justice: The origin: Silas White’s vision In 1957, a formidable Black entrepreneur named Silas White purchased the former Elks Lodge building at 1811 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica with the intention of establishing the Ebony Beach Club—a welcoming beachfront retreat for Black families during the […]
On the shores of South Carolina’s Sea Islands, the voices of the past echo through sacred songs preserved by Gullah Geechee elders. These spirituals, born from the pain and resilience of enslaved Africans, are being lovingly safeguarded by a group of elders who see their music not just as art, but as a living legacy. […]
In a move that could reshape the retirement savings landscape for millions of Americans, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing regulators to open the door for 401(k) plans to include private market investments. The order, signed on August 7, 2025, instructs the Department of Labor (DOL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and […]
Key Points Future Projections Legal Actions Expect imminent legal challenges, as civil rights organizations may argue the policy constitutes a breach of retirement rights and discriminatory treatment. Military Precedents Other branches may adopt similar disqualification policies or TERA denials, establishing a broader precedent for transgender service exclusion. Policy & Governance Debate The move may trigger […]
On August 7, 2025, Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced that FBI Director Kash Patel had approved his request for the FBI to assist in locating Texas House Democrats who left the state to hinder a GOP-led redistricting vote Senator Cornyn. Senator Cornyn expressed gratitude toward the federal government’s quick response, calling the lawmakers who fled […]