Archive for 2026
False Claims about Obama’s Comments on Voting in 2016 Election
As President Donald Trump advocates for tighter proof of citizenship laws ahead of the midterms, some social media posts falsely claim that a clip shows former President Barack Obama encouraging illegal voting in the 2016
Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall Again, Causes Minor Disruptions
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall for the second time near the Texas-Louisiana border. It previously grazed southern Louisiana, bringing heavy surf and some flooding along the Gulf Coast of the United States. Meteorologists warned of
Ashaninka Indigenous People Face Threats from Criminal Networks
The Ashaninka Indigenous people of Brazil, residing on the border with Peru, are renowned for reclaiming their territory from settlers decades ago. They have successfully established their own governance, practiced sustainable agriculture, and protected the
New York Governor Implements Statewide Moratorium on Data Center Development
Governor Hochul Signs Groundbreaking Moratorium New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the nation’s first statewide moratorium on data center development. She expressed the need to respond to tech giants rapidly developing data centers that
Kagan Discusses Supreme Court’s Role Under Trump
Justice Elena Kagan, one of the three liberal members of the U.S. Supreme Court, addressed concerns regarding the court’s perceived alignment with President Donald Trump. Speaking in Bellevue, Washington, she acknowledged that while the court
Indian Youth Movement Persists as Activist Ends Hunger Strike
A protester wraps himself in a banner featuring Sonam Wangchuk, a well-known activist, during a demonstration in New Delhi, India, on July 22, 2026. Wangchuk was forcibly moved to a hospital by police while participating
California Faces Challenges with Rejected Mail-In Ballots During Primary Elections
Nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in California during the state’s June primary. This marks an increase compared to past elections. Despite efforts to simplify voting and increase participation, slow vote counting is ongoing in
Capturing Desperation and Hope in a Crisis
Ariana Cubillos has reported for The Associated Press since 2004. Based in Caracas, Venezuela since 2009, she covers significant events like social and humanitarian issues. Before this, Cubillos reported from Haiti for five years. Choosing
U.S. Expands Visa Restrictions for Cybercrime Involvement
The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday expanded visa restrictions targeting individuals linked to cybercrime and sextortion activities. This policy aims to deny these individuals, and at times their relatives, entry into the country. The
Congress Considers Eliminating Interest on Federal Student Loans
Millions of Americans with federal student loans may soon experience significant reductions in their monthly payments, potentially saving thousands of dollars due to a new proposal in Congress. The Student Loan Interest Elimination Act, introduced