By Stan Chu Ilo, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp / shutterstock.com The death of Pope Francis at his residence on 21 April 2025 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion faithful. The first pope from the Americas and also the first to come from outside […]
By Hanna D. Paton , THE CONVERSATION The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of 2024-2025 a “high severity” season with the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years. Since early […]
Comptroller Lander announces new plans to hold pension fund asset managers accountable; renews calls for Tesla securities litigation New York, NY — In his weekly briefing on Protecting New York from Donald Trump, coinciding with Earth Day, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander decried threats from the Trump administration to dramatically roll back climate progress and stood with […]
By James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor For NBA fans, the term “deep vein thrombosis” (DVT) has become more than just medical jargon — it is a stark reminder of the physical toll professional athletes face. In the past year, the league has been shaken by the diagnoses of […]
By Dara Lind, Immigration Impact | Editorial credit: Ruben2533 / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Over the weekend, I got a WhatsApp message from Mr. A. Mr. A and I […]
Asaf Elkayam and Jerusalem Management Overcharged Tenants, Allowed Workers to Enter Apartments without Notifying Tenants, and Provided Misleading Leases NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today stopped a landlord who primarily rents units to University of Albany students from unlawfully taking advantage of tenants with illegal fees and misleading leases. An investigation by […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Washington, DC – The Trump administration’s indiscriminate mass deportation measures are rapidly broadening, extending far beyond their original targets to now include U.S. citizens and legal residents. A Georgia-born citizen, Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, was detained in Florida despite presenting his birth certificate; a New Mexico teen, Jose Hermosillo, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York City’s economy in 2025 is a city of contradictions. Wall Street profits have soared, tech startups are thriving in hubs like Brooklyn’s Industry City, and tourism has roared back after pandemic-era slumps. Yet for hundreds of thousands of non-white New Yorkers, the reality of daily work remains precarious: unstable […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photo courtesy of Lander for Mayor NYC With less than 100 days until the Democratic primary, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is stepping into the mayoral race with a bold vision for the city’s future. Lander shares his priorities for the first 100 days if elected in an exclusive interview […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In early 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14159 titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” which mandates undocumented immigrants aged 14 and over to register with federal authorities. This unprecedented order triggered widespread concern over its implications, particularly regarding deportation risks for those who comply. This article explores available […]