Maryland judge rules against measures limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives A federal court in Maryland has struck down two actions by the U.S. Department of Education that sought to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities nationwide. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the
Government aims to address crime in the U.S. capital This week, the federal government began deploying National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents across Washington D.C. as part of a security reinforcement plan. The administration has also taken control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. The move has divided
Enforcement of existing laws to relocate unhoused residents Federal and local authorities in Washington D.C. have increased enforcement of laws aimed at removing homeless individuals from public spaces. According to the White House, people will be offered temporary shelter, mental health services, and addiction treatment programs. However, those who refuse
Concerns over fishing and sediment disposal In Alabama, a dredging project in Mobile Bay has brought together fishermen, local property owners, environmental organizations, and officials in questioning the current method of disposing dredged material from the navigation channel. Shrimpers like Patrick Gormandy report a significant drop in shrimp and oyster
Action aims to enhance security and address homelessness issues President Donald Trump announced that National Guard troops will be deployed in Washington, D.C., and that the federal government will assume control of the city’s Metropolitan Police Department. According to the president, the move is intended to address public safety concerns
Federal court pauses development while environmental lawsuit proceeds A federal court in Florida has issued a temporary order stopping construction work at an immigration detention center located in the Everglades, pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by environmental organizations and the Miccosukee Tribe. Reasons for the order The ruling
Final report highlights safety failures and poor design choices Two years after the fatal implosion of the Titan submersible during a dive to the Titanic wreck, the U.S. Coast Guard has released its final report, concluding that the incident was preventable. The tragedy, which occurred off the coast of Newfoundland,
Initiative aims to reduce visa overstays and strengthen compliance The U.S. State Department has proposed a 12-month pilot program that may require some applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition for entering the country. Who would be affected by the
Smoke from Canadian fires drifts south, impacting Midwest and Northeast regions Parts of the Midwest and Northeast United States experienced hazy skies and declining air quality over the weekend due to smoke traveling from Canada, where thousands of wildfires are currently active. One of Canada’s worst fire seasons in history
The Return of Nuclear Posturing Tensions between the United States and Russia are rising once again. In a recent announcement, President Trump revealed that two nuclear submarines had been repositioned in response to provocative rhetoric from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. Though the exact locations remain classified, such moves have
Puerto Rico stood still for 13 unforgettable minutes as Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime show into a historic celebration of culture, identity, and representation. Across San Juan and towns throughout the island, daily routines stopped, conversations paused, and thousands gathered in homes, bars, beaches, and public plazas to
Japan entered a new political phase after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the most decisive electoral victory in the modern history of the ruling party, consolidating power in a snap vote held under unusually difficult conditions. Despite the shortest campaign period of the postwar era and severe winter weather across
A massive sewage leak into the Potomac River is now expected to take months to fully repair, after officials discovered severe structural damage and a major blockage inside a collapsed sewer pipe. The incident, which occurred roughly eight miles from the White House, has already released approximately $243 million gallons