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Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness program

In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling with outstanding debt.

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Statement on Astroworld Concert Tragedy

A Harris County grand jury on Thursday issued six no-bills related to the deaths of 10 spectators, two of whom were younger than 15, at the 2021 Astroworld concert, which means that no criminal charges will be filed in the incident, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Crowd Crush Tragedy

Travis Scott, the rapper and producer behind the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival, will not face criminal charges in connection with the tragic crowd crush that resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured numerous others, according to District Attorney Kim Ogg. The decision was made by a grand jury, which also chose not to indict other individuals involved in the festival's organization, including chief of security John Junnell and festival director Brett Silberstein.

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Smoke pours out of Tiffany & Co. flagship 5th Ave. New York store two months after reopening

A fire near Tiffany & Co.’s newly renovated flagship store in New York City sent smoke pouring out of the building on Thursday.

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Shein sent American influencers to China. Social media users are furious

A group of American fashion influencers and creators has received online backlash after they visited a model factory in China as part of a tour sponsored by Shein, an internet shopping giant, and posted glowing reviews.

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China unveils sweeping foreign policy law as Xi consolidates power — and aims to counter the US

China has unveiled a sweeping foreign relations law enshrining its right to impose “countermeasures” against actions that it deems a threat – in Beijing’s latest bid to bolster its position amid strained relations with the West.

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Man files federal civil rights lawsuit against city of Detroit after wrongful imprisonment

A Detroit man files a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Detroit for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

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Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100

Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?

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Climate event El Niño could hit the economy from food prices to clothing sales this year

Earlier this month, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that the climate event known as El Niño has officially emerged for the first time in more than four years, and it’s expected to be strong this time around.

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Virgin Galactic is launching its first commercial space mission. Here’s what to know

Virgin Galactic, the venture founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, is finally prepared to launch its first paying customers to the edge of space — a milestone two decades in the making.

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Overstock.com is changing its name. It’s one you may recognize

Overstock.com, one of the biggest names in e-commerce, is ditching its name for something just as recognizable: Bed Bath & Beyond.

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Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has mental illness and epilepsy, doctor testifies at death penalty trial

The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter made several suicide attempts as a young man, was involuntarily committed multiple times and has schizophrenia and epilepsy, a neurologist who examined him testified at his death penalty trial Wednesday.

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Tennessee State University to Mark Historic Milestone As First HBCU to Introduce Collegiate Ice Hockey

Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men's ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft. The addition of ice hockey highlights the University's dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, and expanding athletic opportunities for students.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Alpha Xi Omega Chapter Combated Book Bans with Donations

Sorority members said books by and for African Americans had to be included. So, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter would purchase books!

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The Importance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Every year in July, we dedicate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities regarding mental health in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health encourages leaders at the state, tribal, and local levels, as well as community-based organizations, faith leaders, healthcare providers, and individuals, to educate their communities about mental health stigma.

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Appeals court dismisses Ivanka Trump as co-defendant in civil fraud case against Donald Trump

A New York appeals court has dismissed Ivanka Trump as a co-defendant in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, his children and the Trump Organization, according to a court order filed Tuesday.

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'Not too many people survive a bullet': Family shares lasting impacts of gun violence

- It's been nearly two years since 11-year-old Ja'Liyah Baker was shot in the neck while trying to shield her little brother from gunfire in Birmingham.

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Rainforest destruction soared in 2022 despite global pledges to halt deforestation, new report finds

The destruction of the world’s rainforests ramped up last year, despite global pledges to end deforestation by 2030, according to a new report.

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DOJ issues scathing rebuke of Bureau of Prisons detailing multiple failures that led to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide

The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday issued a scathing rebuke of the Bureau of Prisons detailing the multiple failures that led to the death of high-profile financier Jeffrey Epstein following his arrest in 2019 but found no evidence to contradict the “absence of criminality” in his death.