MLB legend David Ortiz opposed a global draft, secretly tied to a lender exploiting young Dominican baseball prospects through high-interest loans on future bonuses. This exposé reveals a destructive system where trainers and lenders siphon off millions from hopeful athletes.
This article details issues with the OPM website and its impact on FOIA requests. The author experienced prolonged delays and website errors, highlighting a broader trend of increasing processing times and staff reductions in government information management.
Lawmakers cite a ProPublica report on severe VA mental health therapist shortages, leading to reduced veteran care. Despite VA's defense, critics highlight declining staff, long wait times, and high veteran suicide rates, demanding transparency.
Fernando, a Colombian in the US, fears expulsion under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, who advocates "mano dura" policies. Many Colombians face deportation, raising human rights concerns similar to El Salvador's Bukele regime.
This text showcases breakthroughs in vision and cancer treatment, vital wildlife conservation, and crucial food bank efforts highlighting global progress. Initiatives tackle climate intermittency, CO2 emissions, and ban harmful PFAS, while promoting nature access and positive journalism.
Attending my first Indigenous Powwow in LA, I joined an Aztec dance, overcoming hesitation. The event, organized by UAII volunteers, fostered unity, showcasing vibrant regalia and connecting diverse Native American cultures through sacred dance and tradition.
Protests erupt over ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero. Community members and advocacy groups demand independent investigations, citing a pattern of harm to immigrant communities and questioning ICE's use of force.
Indian students, led by the CJP, protested the NEET exam leak scandal, celebrating Education Minister Pradhan's resignation. Rallies in Fremont highlighted demands for justice, grassroots democracy, and investigations into police violence, particularly affecting the Dalit community.
ProPublica reveals a cycle of child sexual abuse within the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, where victims often repeat the behavior. The church's 'forget and forgive' doctrine is criticized for perpetuating trauma and hindering intervention, leaving adults grappling with past abuse.
Facing significant local news losses, California's coalition created a safety net with initiatives: mandating 40% state ad spend to local/ethnic media (SB 1358), an $80M emergency package, $15M for fellowships/training, $20K journalist tax credits (AB 2222), and a $40M Google-matched grant fund for original reporting.
This compilation highlights conservation successes, public health wins like trachoma elimination, and media reforms in Hungary. It also covers energy trends, social media impact on youth, and the importance of community-led solutions for HIV.
Texas AG Ken Paxton faces calls for investigation into alleged voter fraud for voting while registered at a non-residential address amid his ongoing divorce. Critics question if his office can fairly investigate, citing a conflict of interest.
Devastating Venezuela earthquakes fuel urgent calls for TPS renewal for 600,000 Venezuelans in the US, alongside new legislation to restore judiciary oversight. Aid efforts are underway, but deportations continue amidst widespread destruction and economic hardship.
ProPublica's investigation prompted Congress members Schrier & Alsobrooks to urge the CDC to track rising infant vitamin K shot refusals. This public health crisis, fueled by misinformation, leads to severe bleeding and preventable deaths in newborns, with refusal rates surging to 5% nationally.
Exploring environmental performance, cancer detection breakthroughs, and positive social impact stories, this collection highlights global progress and challenges in sustainability, health, and community.
US government is rewording public lands grazing rules, potentially increasing cattle numbers. Critics argue this favors ranchers over environmental protection and indigenous tribes, reversing past conservation efforts.
The Trump administration has intensified detention and deportation for unaccompanied immigrant minors, ending key protections like 'deferred activity'. Cases like Elder Chavez's highlight the harsh reality, as advocates condemn swift court rulings and difficult conditions for vulnerable children.
