Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed emergency legislation expanding D.C.’s youth curfew to address rising juvenile crime, allowing earlier curfews in designated zones and extending coverage to 17-year-olds. The measure equips police with more flexibility and aims to prevent disturbances in high-traffic areas while supporting youth safety and engagement.
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Black male educators share suggestions to enhance Black male students’ performance
Black male educators in Maryland have expressed the need for programs and supportive mechanisms to promote the emotional and social healing of Black boys, as they face various social, economic, emotional and psychological issues.
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Climate change spurs food insecurity, heatwaves and natural calamities in Africa
Africa is disproportionately affected by climate change, with 110 million people affected by climate, weather and water-related hazards in 2022, and the rate of temperature increase in Africa has accelerated in recent decades.