Congresswomen Pramila Jayapal and Sylvia Garcia have reintroduced the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, aiming to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and protections for TPS holders and DED beneficiaries. The bill, supported by 201 co-sponsors, seeks to offer stability and improve the national GDP while counteracting previous "cruel" policies.
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17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a Texas high school athlete, was fatally stabbed in the heart by Karmelo Anthony at a track meet over a seating dispute. Austin died in his twin brother’s arms despite his efforts to save him. Anthony, who had brought a knife, is charged with first-degree murder and held at Collin County jail.
The Social Security Administration, under pressure from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, briefly considered suspending its phone services for filing claims, alarming many elderly and disabled individuals. The agency then backtracked and dropped the idea as the agency's toll-free number is what many older customers have been relying on for ages.
Donald Trump's transition team is planning for the U.S. to withdraw from the WHO on the first day of his potential second term. This move aligns with Trump’s longstanding criticism of the agency, suggesting it failed to hold China accountable for COVID-19. Critics warn this could undermine global health efforts and increase China's influence.
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A federal judge in Missouri ruled that China was responsible for covering up the COVID-19 pandemic and hoarding protective equipment, entering a $24 billion judgment. Missouri officials plan to enforce the judgment by seizing Chinese assets. The ruling highlights China's alleged actions of withholding virus information and limiting PPE supply, causing early pandemic response challenges.
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have appealed against their conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case at the Islamabad High Court. They were sentenced to prison for corruption, accused of misusing funds intended for the national treasury to benefit a property tycoon and establish a university.
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