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U.S. Department of Education Faces Backlash Over Significant OCR Staff Cuts

The Trump administration lays off 1,300 employees in the Department of Education, raising concerns over civil rights enforcement.

#education, #civilrights, #trumpadministration, #layoffs

Devastating Central Texas Floods Expose Emergency Preparedness Failures

Over 130 dead in Texas floods; calls grow for better warning systems.

#texas, #floods, #emergencyresponse, #naturaldisasters

US Public School Enrollment Faces Significant Decline

US public K-12 school enrollment drops significantly, with a 7.6% decrease expected by 2031 due to various sociopolitical factors.

#education, #enrollment, #k12, #publicschools, #us

Flash Flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico Claims Three Lives, Causes Widespread Destruction

Catastrophic flooding in Ruidoso, NM, leaves three dead and massive damage. Governor declares state of emergency amid rising monsoon rains impact.

#ruidoso, #flooding, #newmexico, #monsoon, #disaster

Harvard Redefines Graduate Students' Employment Status, Removing Union Representation

Harvard reclassifies over 800 graduate students as non-employees, impacting union rights amid ongoing labor negotiations.

#harvard, #laborrights, #highereducation, #union

EPA Proposes Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding on Greenhouse Gases

The EPA, under Lee Zeldin, seeks to repeal the 2009 finding that labeled greenhouse gases as a threat, sparking environmental concerns.

#epa, #environment, #climatechange, #regulations

Vehicle Plows into Crowd Outside Hollywood Nightclub: 36 Injured

A car rammed into a crowd outside an LA nightclub, injuring 36; the driver was shot by bystanders. Investigation ongoing.

#vehicleincident, #hollywood, #publicsafety, #latimes

Massive Layoffs at OCR Spark Concerns Over Civil Rights Enforcement in Education

The OCR's dismissal of over 3,400 civil rights complaints following staff cuts raises concerns over education civil rights enforcement.

#civilrights, #education, #trumpadministration, #uspolitics

Dr. Carla Hayden Appointed Senior Fellow at Mellon Foundation After Controversial Dismissal

Dr. Carla Hayden joins Mellon Foundation as a senior fellow after her controversial dismissal as Librarian of Congress by President Trump.

#carlahayden, #mellonfoundation, #libraryofcongress, #donaldtrump, #publicknowledge

Central Texas Devastated by Catastrophic Flash Flooding

Central Texas faces tragedy with 145 dead, more missing after severe flash floods triggered by tropical storms.

#texas, #flashflood, #tropicalstorms, #disasterresponse

National Urban League Declares 'State of Emergency' for Civil Rights

The National Urban League warns of systematic civil rights dismantling in the U.S., calling for a 'new resistance' against recent policies.

#civilrights, #nationalurbanleague, #trumpadministration, #stateofemergency

Trump Unveils $90 Billion Investment in AI and Energy Infrastructure in Pennsylvania

Trump announces major AI and energy investments in PA, sparking protests and environmental debate.

#trump, #ai, #energy, #pennsylvania

ICE Raids on California Cannabis Farms Spark Nationwide Debate

ICE raids in California detain over 300, igniting debates on immigration and labor rights, with economic impacts on agriculture.

#immigration, #california, #agriculture, #laborrights

Persistent Food Insecurity Among California College Students Despite Aid Efforts

California students still face food insecurity; 45% unaware of CalFresh benefits. Studies urge better support.

#california, #foodinsecurity, #students, #calfresh

Resident Doctors in England Announce Unprecedented Five-Day Strike Amid Pay Dispute

English resident doctors plan a five-day strike over pay, risking major disruptions in NHS operations amidst a heated compensation debate.

#nhs, #strike, #bma, #ukhealth, #paydispute