December 2, 2025
Humanity POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 1: No Poverty

Federal Judge Orders Release of Hundreds Detained in Illinois Immigration Crackdown

A federal judge ordered the release of hundreds of people arrested as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to a court ruling, dealing a blow to federal efforts to detain and deport as many undocumented people as possible. US District Judge Jeffrey Cummings on Wednesday morning sided with attorneys from the […]

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SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality

Trump Admin Tries To Recall SNAP Benefits

The Trump administration returned to the Supreme Court seeking to keep full November SNAP payments frozen during the shutdown, despite multiple lower-court rulings directing the government to pay full benefits. The administration argues that complying now would unlawfully override Congress’ spending power and strain limited contingency funds; challengers (states and nonprofits) counter that the government […]

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Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality

Supreme Court To Speak on Trump Tariff

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a landmark case that could reshape the balance of power between Congress and the presidency — and potentially alter the foundation of U.S. trade policy. The case focuses on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by unilaterally imposing sweeping tariffs using emergency powers under the […]

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SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Snap Benefits Will Return But Only By Half

The administration of Donald Trump announced that it will restart benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but only pay out about half the normal amount for November. According to a government filing, the relevant contingency fund within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) holds roughly $4.65 billion, while roughly $8 billion is […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty

Food-Aid Program at Risk Amongst Shutdown

As the U.S. federal government shutdown extends into its fourth week, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the nation’s primary food-aid safety net supporting more than 41 million Americans — is facing a potential interruption of benefit payments for November 2025. While October benefits remain funded under previously allocated resources, the United States Department […]

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A I GLOBAL SPEAK POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

AI Could Cause 99% of All Workers to Be Unemployed in the Next Five Years, Says Computer Science Professor

A recent statement by a computer science professor has reignited a long-simmering debate about the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence. The professor warned that rapid advances in AI could displace up to 99% of workers within the next five years, raising questions about the future of employment, economic stability, and human purpose in an increasingly […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality

Rare Photos of Black Wall Street—Before the Flames

Long before the sirens and smoke of 1921, Greenwood—the Black business district of Tulsa, Oklahoma—was a portrait of audacity. On bustling Greenwood Avenue, weekend crowds drifted past grocers and tailors, pressed into the vestibules of churches on Sunday, and queued for evening shows at the Dreamland Theater. The rare photographs that survive from those years […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Erik Prince’s Plans to Keep Forces in Haiti as 10 Year Venture to Fight Gangs and Collect Taxes, Sovereignty, and Controversy

In a bold and controversial move, Erik Prince, founder of the infamous private military firm Blackwater and a prominent ally of Donald Trump, has announced a decade-long engagement in Haiti through his company Vectus Global. The plan, revealed in an exclusive interview with Reuters, outlines a dual mission: combatting rampant gang violence and establishing a […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Homeless Ordered To Move Out Of Washington D.C. National Guard Deployed, Moves to Take Over City’s Police Department.

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 […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

SCOTUS, Immunity, and the “Sellout” of the Constitution

On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic and highly controversial ruling in Trump v. United States, declaring that presidents enjoy absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for acts deemed part of their official duties. This 6–3 decision, led by Chief Justice John Roberts and the conservative majority, marked a profound shift in […]

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