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What happened on 6 January 2021?

Botched assault on cradle of American democracy by misguided Donald Trump supporters remembered as deeply shameful climax to his chaotic and divisive reign

The Independent UK

Mac Engel: America’s future in college sports is the SEC, which is not good for America’s colleges

FORT WORTH, Texas — According the annual grift that is the U.S. News “Best National University Rankings,” the strength of the SEC is, surprisingly, not in academics.

Tribune News Service

Medical debt upended their lives. Here's what it took from them

First, they were struck by illness and then by medical bills they couldn't pay. Here are seven stories of Americans living under the shadow of health care debt.

WEKU

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Commentary: ‘Reparations’ is another word for investing in America’s future

The new Juneteenth federal holiday celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in our nation. That did not, however, emancipate Black people from the economic impact of their enslavement. Emancipation was followed by a failed Reconstruction, a century of Jim Crow, separate-but-(not)-equal, institutional racism and discrimination — the consequences of which…

Chicago Tribune

Mykal Manswell Manages To Maintain As Mental Health Advocate

Mykal Manswell speaks with maturity beyond his years, especially when addressing mental health concerns among African Americans related to racism and the pandemic.

Zenger

‘I got in the car and he blindfolded me. I was willing to risk death’: five women on abortions before Roe

If the supreme court reverses the federal right to abortion, some Americans will no longer have access to the procedure. Five women speak of their experience in pre-Roe v Wade era

The Guardian - US

Kim Kardashian criticized for causing damage to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress

Artefacts and historical items take you back to the history and give you the glimpse of the culture and traditions of that era. One such tradition and event that took place in history is depicted by Marilyn Monroe’s dress which Kim Kardashian is accused of doing permanent damage to. Marilyn…

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Detroit honors Vincent Chin, Asian American killed in 1982

Detroit is helping to honor Vincent Chin, a Chinese American man who was beaten to death 40 years ago by two white men who never served jail time

The Independent UK

‘1619’ stage musical creator: ‘Black history is American history’

“1619: The Journey of a People, the Musical,” launched in 2019, now looks to expand nationally following a run in Chicago to celebrate Juneteenth.

Chicago Sun-Times

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates 0.75% to curb inflation

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.75% – the most aggressive hike since 1994 – in an effort to curb soaring inflation. America's central bank is trying to tighten monetary policy, while fostering growth in the economy and labour markets. But will the move be effective? Christian…

France 24

DeSantis responds as Elon Musk vows to vote for him as 2024 president

‘It’s embarrassing how hard this dude is trying to be Trump in every single way’

The Independent UK

Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America’s pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus

The Independent UK

Read What Needham Thinks About Blink Charging's SemaConnect Deal

Needham analyst Vikram Bagri raised the price target for Blink Charging Co (NASDAQ:BLNK) to $27 (an upside of 78%) from $25 while maintaining the Buy rating on the shares after the company acquired SemaConnect. The analyst sees eligibility for NEVI funding from newfound eligibility under the Buy America requirement as the biggest near-term deal benefits,…

Benzinga

Biden targets ‘hateful’ anti-LGBT+ laws and conversion therapy in sweeping executive order

President’s action will send ‘full force of the federal government’ to support LGBT+ Americans and their families targeted by wave of legislation

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Florida Keys: the eco way to do a great American road trip

When Jack Kerouac went On the Road he chose a gas-guzzling 5-litre Hudson. Hunter S Thompson’s ‘Red Shark’ Chevrolet in ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ sported a thirsty 6-litre V8, just like Thelma and Louise’s emission-belching Ford Thunderbird.

Irish Mirror

Katie Taylor jets home from America to celebrate her granny's 90th birthday

The undisputed lightweight champion jetted in from her Connecticut base to be with her maternal grandmother Kathleen Cranley

Los Angeles Times

Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim approves resolutions designed to fight sex abuse

ANAHEIM, Calif. — More than 8,000 members of the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to take action to stem a sexual abuse scandal that has stunned members and caused rifts within the largest Protestant denomination in America.

Salon

Jan. 6 hearings: Therapy, no catharsis

No reasonable person can doubt the proof of Trump's criminality. But "reasonable" is pretty much irrelevant

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Lizzo changes 'ableist' Grrrls lyric after Australian fan calls her out on social media

The American pop star takes action to remove an offensive word in her latest track, Grrrls, after being contacted by fans, including Australian Hannah Diviney.

Tribune News Service

Jay Ambrose: Trump vs. Democrats on who is worse

Congressional Democrats have started a multi-network TV series on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and a federal judge has said what so many others are saying. If successful in its purpose, the wild, furious, deadly and disgusting eruption to keep Joe Biden out of the White House on the basis…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Could Congress finally pass commonsense gun safety measures?

The gun safety deal that a bipartisan group of senators announced Sunday is a meaningful step toward addressing gun violence in America. The measure is not ideal, and Congress could lose moment as the legislation is being drafted. But the reforms are a solid building block and a reflection of…

Tribune News Service

‘America needs a civil war.’ Document shows KC Proud Boys’ involvement in Capitol riot

A document released Tuesday as a Johnson County man pleaded guilty to his role in the Capitol riot reveals that he and other members of the Kansas City Proud Boys brought guns — including two AR-15 style rifles — body armor and breathing masks with them to the D.C. area.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Biden acknowledges 'our work isn't done' on the economy as he talks to labor leaders in Philadelphia

President Joe Biden acknowledged the economic pains Americans are feeling while pointing to progress he said his administration has made to build an economy around working people in an address to labor leaders in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Axios

U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai says her Asian American identity helps "filter out the noise" in China negotiations

Tai, a Chinese American, leads the U.S.'s trade policy amid mounting U.S.-China tensions and spikes in anti-Asian hate.

WEKU

'1619 Project' journalist lays bare why Black Americans 'live sicker and die quicker'

Linda Villarosa says bias in the health care system and the "weathering" affect of living in a racist society are taking a serious toll on African Americans. Her new book is Under the Skin.

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