Youth-led protests erupted again across Kenya on June 25, driven by outrage over police brutality, economic hardship, and government corruption, coinciding with the anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations in 2023. Demonstrators—primarily from Generation Z—took to the streets and social media demanding justice, accountability, and reform, despite government efforts to suppress coverage and dissent.
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47th president bans citizens – many Black – of 12 countries from entering the US
The White House has enacted a sweeping travel ban affecting citizens of 12 countries—many of them in Africa and the Middle East—citing national security concerns in a policy reminiscent of the 47th president’s first-term actions. Critics, including humanitarian groups and foreign leaders, have condemned the move as discriminatory and politically motivated, while exemptions and diplomatic tensions complicate its rollout.
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Protests intensify in Los Angeles after the 47th President deploys hundreds of National Guard troops
Tensions flared in Los Angeles as thousands protested the White House’s unauthorized deployment of the National Guard, with clashes erupting near federal facilities and on major freeways amid tear gas, rubber bullets, and vehicle fires. The move—criticized by California officials as a violation of state sovereignty—followed mass immigration arrests and marked a rare federal escalation not requested by the governor, drawing national concern over rising authoritarianism.
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47th president’s administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The 47th president administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing alleged campus antisemitism, ties to China, and failure to comply with federal reporting demands. Harvard condemned the action as unlawful retaliation that threatens its academic mission and the legal status of nearly 7,000 international students.
Posted inPolitics
Newark mayor returns to immigration detention center days after trespassing arrest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, returned May 13 to the federal immigration detention center where he was arrested days earlier for trespassing while protesting the facility, which he opposes, though he denies being on its property.
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap’s ‘bad boy’
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a federal trial beginning May 5 on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, with prosecutors alleging he used his fame and businesses to abuse women over decades, while his defense argues the encounters were consensual.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on April 21 at age 88, leaving behind a transformative yet polarizing legacy marked by his humility, compassion for the marginalized, and progressive reforms that challenged conservative Catholic traditions. While he inspired many with his focus on social justice, interfaith dialogue, and a “poor church for the poor,” his papacy also stirred controversy over his approach to sexual abuse scandals, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and church doctrine.
Posted inNational News
Tariffs could deepen economic burdens for low-income and marginalized communities
The 47th president’s newly announced tariffs are expected to raise prices on everyday goods, disproportionately impacting low-income and marginalized communities who spend a higher share of their income on essentials. Experts warn that the increased costs and economic uncertainty could worsen inequality, strain household budgets, and potentially lead to job losses in vulnerable sectors.
Posted inCivil Rights
‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future
The 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday was marked in Selma, Alabama, with calls to recommit to the fight for equality and a reminder of the importance of federal agencies in making America a democracy for all.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Lester Holt to step down as anchor of NBC’s flagship ‘Nightly News’ after a decade
NBC’s veteran anchor Lester Holt is stepping down from his position as anchor of “Nightly News” and will expand his work on “Dateline” as a full-time role, with no firm date or successor yet named.
Posted inPOLITICS
Dozens of Education Department workers put on leave after anti-DEI executive order
Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department have been put on paid administrative leave in response to President Trump’s order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the federal government.
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Noah Lyles pulls out Olympic 100 by five-thousandths of a second
Noah Lyles of the United States won the Olympic 100 meters by .005 seconds, edging out Kishane Thompson of Jamaica, while Fred Kerley came in third and defending champion Marcell Jacobs finished fifth.