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April 6, 2024

NYC to pay $17.5M for forcing Muslim women to remove hijabs for mugshot

The city of New York has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit of $17.5 million for forcing people to remove their hijabs for mugshots photos after being arrested.

April 4, 2024

3 human rights activists arrested in Belarus as a crackdown on the opposition persists

3 activists with Viasna, a human rights group in Belarus, were arrested and charged with 'participating in an extremist organization;' authorities have long tried to stifle opposition.

April 3, 2024

At least 241 people have died in El Salvador's prisons during the 'war on gangs,' rights group says

Since the beginning of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's 'war on gangs' 2 years ago, at least 241 people have died in prisons; more than 80,000 have been arrested.

March 28, 2024

White House unveils new AI regulations for federal agencies

The Biden administration's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rolled out new artificial intelligence regulations for federal agencies.

March 16, 2024

New report blasts government's COVID response, warns of repeating same mistakes

A new report has blasted the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and suggests the U.S. should cut ties with the World Health Organization

March 15, 2024

Gaza Strip receives nearly 200 tons of food and supplies, UN describes 'huge obstacles' to getting relief

A humanitarian aid ship carrying nearly 200 tons of supplies arrived in the Gaza Strip using a new route as officials report having a difficult time delivering aid.

March 14, 2024

Japan's ban on same-sex marriage found ‘unconstitutional’ for second time by courts

A high court in Japan officially ruled for the second time that the nation's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and discriminatory.

March 14, 2024

Dorie Ann Ladner, Mississippi civil rights activist and NAACP organizer, dies at 81

Dorie Ann Ladner, who fought for freedom and equality for Black people in Mississippi and beyond, passed away at 81 years old on March 11, 2024.

March 13, 2024

Blinken says crisis in Haiti is ‘long unfolding story’ as US pledges millions to help stabilize country

Blinken met with other Caribbean leaders in Jamaica Wednesday to discuss the crisis in Haiti.

March 13, 2024

CNN forced to correct story after accusations of 'smear' campaign against Katie Britt

CNN was forced to issue a correction to an article targeting Republican Alabama Sen. Katie Britt over her reference to a human trafficking victim during her State of the Union rebuttal.