Thousands of South Africans Abroad Cast Ballots Ahead of General Elections
On Saturday, May 18th, in the United States, over 4,200 eligible voters had the opportunity to exercise their democratic right,...
Newark Schools to Implement $12M AI Surveillance System to Enhance Security
The Newark Board of Education has approved a $12 million contract to install over 7,000 cameras equipped with artificial intelligence...
NYC Health + Hospitals Bolsters Public Health Care With Over 1,000 New Union Nurses
NYC Health + Hospitals, the city's public healthcare system, has hired over 1,000 new union nurses over the past few...
U.S. to Withdraw Troops from Niger Following Coup
On Monday, May 20th, the United States announced an agreement to withdraw its troops from Niger by September 15th. This...
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
On Monday, May 20th, Martin Gruenberg, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), announced his resignation following a damning...
California Introduces New Gun Tax to Curb Violence
On Monday, May 20th, California announced the implementation of an 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition, set to begin...
Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles
On Monday, May 20th, Red Lobster, America’s largest seafood restaurant chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a series of...
Biden to Release 1 Million Barrels from Northeast Gasoline Reserve to Tackle Summer Fuel Prices
The Biden administration announced that it would release 1 million barrels of gasoline from the Northeast gasoline reserve in a...
NYC Reopens Section 8 Applications After 15 Years: Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer Calls It a “Lifeline” for Hundreds of Thousands
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has announced that it will begin accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing...
