U.S. News

Rising Child Labor Violations in the U.S.: A Growing Concern Amid Legislative Changes

Child labor violations rise amid relaxed laws in several U.S. states, sparking national debate over minors' welfare and economic needs.

#childlabor, #uspolicy, #lawmakers, #economy

Perdue Farms Settles for $4 Million Over Child Labor Violations

Perdue Farms settles for $4M amid rising child labor violations, signaling the need for stronger protections and enforcement.

#childlabor, #perduefarms, #usdepartmentoflabor, #meatprocessing

State-Level Policy Innovations Aim to Combat Housing Crisis in the U.S.

U.S. states introduce pivotal reforms to tackle housing shortages: laws in Colorado, rent caps in Washington, and tax initiatives in Arizona lead the way.

#housing, #policy, #affordability, #reform, #us

Massive Layoffs in U.S. Department of Education's Civil Rights Office Spark Legal Challenges and Concerns

The Trump administration's major cutbacks in the Department of Education's civil rights office have prompted legal challenges and raised oversight concerns.

#education, #civilrights, #layoffs, #uspolitics

Hempstead School District Faces $30 Million Budget Deficit Amid Rising Charter School Costs

Hempstead faces a $30M deficit due to rising charter costs, prompting potential school closures and staff cuts. State aid could prevent further impact.

#us, #education, #budgetdeficit, #charterschools

Thousands Rally at Pennsylvania Capitol for Wage and Immigrant Rights Reform

Pennsylvanians rally for wage increase & immigrant rights in Harrisburg, advocating for economic reforms. Legislative debates continue.

#pennsylvania, #wages, #immigrantrights, #socialjustice

U.S. Education Report Highlights Racial Inequities in Schools

Civil Rights Data reveals persistent racial disparities in resources and opportunities across U.S. schools, demanding urgent policy action.

#education, #civilrights, #racialdisparities, #us

Texas Housing Market Sees Shift with Increased Listings and Stabilizing Prices in 2025

In 2025, Texas housing inventory surged 30%, stabilizing prices and creating a balanced buyer-seller market.

#texas, #housingmarket, #realestate, #homeprices

Pro-Palestinian Protest at University of Washington Leads to Arrests and Campus Tensions

Protesters at UW in Seattle were arrested for occupying a building, demanding severance of ties with Boeing. The incident highlights campus activism.

#protests, #universityofwashington, #palestinianactivism, #boeing

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on International Students

Harvard challenges Trump administration's federal policy against enrolling international students, citing constitutional breaches.

#harvard, #trumpadministration, #internationalstudents, #lawsuit, #academicfreedom

Purdue Fort Wayne to Discontinue Baseball and Softball Programs Amid Budget Cuts

Purdue University Fort Wayne ends baseball and softball programs, aligning with NCAA financial trends and a $6 million budget cut.

#purdue, #baseball, #softball, #budgetcuts, #collegiateathletics

Texas Housing Market Faces Major Correction with Rising Inventory and Price Adjustments

The Texas housing market sees inventory rise, sales drop, and prices adjust amid economic shifts and pandemic aftermath.

#texas, #housingmarket, #realestate, #economy

Severe Weather Challenges: NWS Faces Staffing Shortages Amid Tornado Surge

Staff shortages at the NWS risk compromising tornado warnings amidst increasing severe weather incidents.

#nws, #tornadoes, #staffing, #weather

Car Bomb Targets Fertility Clinic in Palm Springs: Suspected Perpetrator Dead, Injuries Reported

A car bomb at a Palm Springs fertility clinic leaves the suspect dead and four injured, highlighting extremist threats to reproductive health facilities.

#terrorism, #healthcare, #california, #extremism