Gaza War Sparks Division Within a Historic Food Cooperative The Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, a member-run grocery known for its community values and affordable organic products, has found itself at the center of a growing internal dispute. The debate stems from a proposal by some members to boycott
As Congress prepares to finalize a sweeping tax and spending bill backed by President Trump, food banks across Alabama are preparing for a surge in need. If the legislation becomes law, major cuts to social welfare programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicaid could leave millions without essential
Federal operation uncovers billions in fraudulent addiction treatment claims Nearly 200 defendants charged in largest health care fraud takedown to date The United States Department of Justice has unveiled details of a major nationwide operation targeting health care fraud, announcing charges in nearly 200 federal cases. The takedown marks the
Ruling focuses on judicial reach, not on the substance of citizenship order In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that federal courts should limit nationwide injunctions, granting a request from former President Donald Trump’s administration. The decision did not address whether Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship
South Carolina allowed to block federal funding for non-abortion services On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina may lawfully prevent certain organizations from receiving federal Medicaid funds for non-abortion medical services. In a 6-3 decision, the Court upheld the state’s right to set its own rules for
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order temporarily suspending a lower court ruling that required the government to provide at least 15 days’ notice before deporting individuals to countries other than their own. The original order, issued by Judge Brian Murphy of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts,
The whistleblower complaint claims that senior officials prioritized deportations over legal compliance during the Trump administration. A former Justice Department attorney has filed a formal whistleblower complaint accusing the agency’s leadership of planning to deliberately ignore court orders in order to expedite deportations under former President Donald Trump’s administration. Erez
Massachusetts jury acquits Read of all major charges in the 2022 death of John O’Keefe. After three years and two highly publicized trials, Karen Read has been acquitted of the most serious charges in connection with the 2022 death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The 45-year-old was facing charges
The U.S. government is weighing the possibility of expanding its travel restrictions to include up to 36 additional countries, potentially tripling the number of nations currently facing full or partial entry bans. A memo from the State Department, addressed to diplomatic missions in regions such as Africa, Central Asia, the
Recent immigration enforcement actions across U.S. farms are raising concerns about their impact on the agricultural workforce and the national food supply, according to the president of the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. In recent weeks, federal operations have reportedly taken place in farming regions, including raids in California and
The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned
The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather