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Miami-Dade Mayor Revises Budget to Restore Arts Funding amid Deficit Challenges

Miami-Dade Mayor revises budget to restore arts funding after community backlash over proposed cuts to address a $400M deficit.

#miamidade, #artsfunding, #budgetdeficit, #community, #localgovernment

Child Labor Violations Resurge in U.S. Meatpacking Industry

U.S. meatpacking industry faces scrutiny over rising child labor violations, prompting federal investigations and calls for corporate accountability.

#childlabor, #meatpacking, #usdepartmentoflabor, #corporateaccountability

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated at Utah University Event

Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at a Utah event, sparking national outrage and debates on political violence.

#charliekirk, #politicalviolence, #uspolitics, #security

National Urban League Declares "State of Emergency" for Democracy and Civil Rights in the U.S.

The NUL's 2025 report warns of a "state of emergency" for democracy and civil rights in the U.S., highlighting threats to progress for Black Americans.

#nationalurbanleague, #civilrights, #democracy, #report2025, #blackamerica

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk, 31, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead during a public event at Utah Valley University, sparking national debates on political violence.

#charliekirk, #turningpointusa, #politicalviolence, #usnews

ACLU Opposes Labor Department's Proposed Rollback of Wage Protections for Home Care Workers

The ACLU opposes DOL's proposal to remove wage protections for home care workers, citing impacts on women of color.

#aclu, #dol, #homecare, #wageprotection, #laborrights

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

The National Urban League warns of threats to civil rights, highlighting Project 2025 as a major concern for racial equality and justice.

#civilrights, #racialjustice, #votingrights, #project2025, #nationalurbanleague

Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting at Texas Sports Bar

Liberty County seeks suspect in Alas Locas shooting; 1 dead, 5 injured. Public urged to assist investigation.

#texas, #shooting, #manhunt, #guns, #libertycounty

DOJ Sues City of Troy Over Denial of Christ Church's Zoning Permit

The DOJ sues Troy, Idaho, for alleged religious discrimination against Christ Church in zoning dispute.

#doj, #religiousfreedom, #zoning, #townofadalu, #christchurch

Miami-Dade County's Arts Funding Restored Amid Budget Crisis

Miami-Dade restores arts funding after community backlash over proposed cuts to address a $400M deficit.

#miamidade, #artsfunding, #budgetcuts, #communityadvocacy

Systemic Wage Theft Exposed in D.C. Affordable Housing Sector

Report reveals widespread wage theft in D.C. affordable housing, urging reforms for worker protection and law enforcement.

#wagetheft, #washingtondc, #affordablehousing, #workersrights

Two Powerball Tickets Win $1.787 Billion, Second-Largest Jackpot in U.S. Lottery History

Two Powerball tickets sold in Missouri and Texas win $1.787 billion, highlighting the complexities of sudden wealth.

#lottery, #powerball, #jackpot, #missouri, #texas

Massive Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education Spark Legal Battles and Concerns Over Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education cuts 1,300 jobs, impacting civil rights enforcement and sparking legal challenges.

#education, #civilrights, #politics, #layoffs

Massive ICE Raid at Georgia Hyundai-LG Plant: Impact on US-South Korea Relations

HSI's largest raid detains 475 workers, mostly South Korean, at Hyundai-LG site, straining US-South Korea ties.

#us, #southkorea, #immigration, #economy

U.S. Public School Enrollment Projected to Drop by 7.6% by 2031

U.S. public K-12 enrollment is set to decrease by 7.6% by 2031 due to declining birth rates and migration trends.

#education, #enrollment, #k12, #migration