Each April we celebrate Earth Day, when millions of people around the globe are inspired to celebrate the environment. But, in an era when planetary health can seem exceptionally dire, these moments are increasingly important…
Actor John Boyega thanks fans after fears emotional…
British actor John Boyega, known for his leading role in the Star Wars movies, thanked his fans at the weekend after an emotional speech he made on race — following the police killing of black…
Jacksonville GOP convention? Republicans open arms, Democrats fear…
Jacksonville, Florida, is likely to be the new host city for the Republican National Convention. For local officials, there's a mix of excitement, concern — and hostility toward President Donald Trump's renominating event coming to…
Uber and Lyft drivers are employees, California regulatory…
OAKLAND, Calif. —The California Public Utilities Commission, the state government body responsible for licensing and regulating some transportation companies including Uber and Lyft, officially ruled Tuesday that it would formally consider drivers of those companies…
2 more Atlanta police officers fired over use…
Two more Atlanta police officers accused of excessive force against two college students during protests in the city late last month have been fired, a police spokesman said Wednesday. Sgt. Lonnie Hood and Officer Armon…
New Trump admin proposal would make it harder…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled a proposal that would make it harder for immigrants to claim asylum in the U.S., even after the COVID-19 pandemic. If enacted after a pubic comment period,…
Federal judge rules ICE courthouse arrests in New…
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests at courthouses in New York state, which have increased during the Trump administration, are illegal. The ruling comes in a case filed by New…
Georgias election chaos is a cautionary tale for…
WASHINGTON — Jessica King had been trying to vote in the Georgia primary all weekend. She went to her polling place on Friday to vote early but was unable to wait out the long line.…
Fired IG was probing State Departments withdrawal of…
WASHINGTON — Before being fired, the State Department’s independent watchdog was investigating why a prestigious award was yanked away from a Finnish journalist who’d criticized President Donald Trump on social media, a congressional transcript reveals…