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Nurturing Art and Community Activism in Chicago
Flip a Beat Club Chicago (FABC) chapter participant and artist Ace engages the audience with beats using a beat machine at Nighthawk in Chicago. According to FABC Chicago founder Cory Morrison, participants use samples offered
Amy Goodman: An Icon of Independent Journalism
Amy Goodman, a renowned independent journalist, was recently seen crossing Seventh Avenue in Manhattan for a screening of Steal This Story, Please!. This documentary explores her impressive career in journalism. Over more than three decades,
Venezuela’s Political Transition Stalled as Earthquake Recovery Takes Priority
Amid the rubble in La Guaira, Estefany Landaez waits for news about her children, reflecting the chaos after Venezuela’s recent earthquakes. Recovery from these disasters, which resulted in 4,829 fatalities and 16,740 injuries, is the
U.S. Faces Severe Air Quality Crisis Due to Wildfire Smoke
On Thursday, parts of the United States ranked among the worst in the world for air quality. This is due to the spread of wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota. By Wednesday, the smoke had
Public Health Groups Challenge FDA Policy on Flavored E-Cigarettes
On July 14, 2026, a coalition of public health organizations filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aiming to halt a new policy. This policy, which could facilitate the market entry of
Debate Over Homeschooling Sparks Controversy
Jennifer Welch, a podcaster, criticized homeschooling by calling it a “Crazy Christian problem” and “Trickle down stupidity.” Her comments led to backlash and a response from the Department of Education. The Department posted on X,
Michigan’s Democratic Battle Intensifies
The contest for influence within the Democratic Party in Michigan is heating up ahead of key August primaries. Leading progressive figures, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), are organizing rallies across the
U.S. Chemotherapy Drug Shortage Puts Cancer Treatments at Risk
The chemotherapy drug ifosfamide is currently one of 22 cancer medications experiencing shortages in the United States. This shortage highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining a steady supply of essential treatments for patients. Nationwide, there is
FDA Approves Merck’s Oral Cholesterol Pill Lipfendra
Merck has announced the approval of its cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This marks the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor to receive approval, offering a new option for patients with hypercholesterolemia.
U.S. Unemployment Claims Reach Lowest Level in 10 Weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment benefits filings reached their lowest point in ten weeks, indicating sustained low layoffs across the United States. The Labor Department reports that in the week concluding on July 11, 208,000 Americans