Nike faces scrutiny over claims of paying workers a living wage or double minimum wage. ProPublica investigations and employee accounts reveal actual wages are often closer to minimum, highlighting discrepancies in global pay data and challenging Nike's historical and current labor practice statements in countries like Indonesia and Cambodia.
New York's spending on hotel placements for unhoused families surged to over $110M in 2024, tripling in six years, with many lacking promised services. A ProPublica investigation prompted proposed OTDA regulations to mandate support, curb costs, and improve conditions for families.
Author Ian McEwan reflects on AI's potential (e.g., creating art), climate change's reality, and nature's resilience through rewilding projects. His new novel, "What We Can Know," explores adaptation in a climate-impacted future, offering a message of hope.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is set to use Google Gemini AI to draft federal rules. While officials prioritize speed, experts warn of risks to transportation safety and the quality of regulatory oversight.
Explore how the Vietnamese USA Bonsai Culture transforms Southern California homes into lush, prize-winning green spaces through the art of bonsai and a shared passion for nature across generations.
ICE operations, including 10,000+ arrests, are disrupting healthcare for Minnesota immigrants. Officials like Rep. Morrison and Staci Lofton criticize these efforts, citing fear of the public charge rule, which leaves families poorer, sicker, and afraid to seek vital care.
A report reveals 29 ICE/CBP agents with violent criminal records. Advocates, like Tramonte, condemn immigration detention, potential raids, and poor vetting, highlighting the devastating impact on immigrant communities, especially Haitians facing increased arrests.
Discover how the Vietnamese USA Bonsai Society helps immigrants transform urban spaces into lush gardens and mini-zoos, fostering community through the art of bonsai and nature preservation in Southern California.
Francisco Lozano champions Mixtec families' involvement in education, bridging language gaps and fostering cultural identity. His advocacy ensures Mixtec children thrive academically and culturally in Santa Maria.
Positive news highlights: Agrivoltaic crop yield boost, countries phasing out fossil fuels, UK Social Enterprise Awards, and literary prizes for marginalized voices. Focus on solutions and progress.
Central Valley farmworkers face rising food insecurity due to job losses, immigration raids, and funding cuts. Organizations collaborate to provide support and ensure access to food and healthcare.
Artri King, a pain supplement marketed to Latinos in San Francisco, contains hidden pharmaceuticals. Despite FDA warnings, it's still readily available, posing serious health risks due to undisclosed ingredients.
Report reveals immigration agents' potential misuse of crowd control weapons (pepper balls, tear gas) against protestors & journalists, raising concerns over excessive force and lack of accountability.
ProPublica investigates the federal prison system under Trump, focusing on leadership, budget, misconduct, and union issues. Seeking insights from staff and prisoners.
ProPublica exposes the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church's handling of Clint Massie's sexual abuse case, Duluth. Leaders knew, victims told to forgive. Massie in prison. #ChurchAbuse
ProPublica reveals IHS's shift in vaccine messaging on the Navajo Nation, raising concerns about suppressed public health campaigns amid measles outbreaks and policy changes under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Clint Massie's abuse in the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church (OALC) reveals a pattern of cover-ups. Victims faced pressure to forgive Massie, enabling years of unchecked abuse. ProPublica exposes the church's role.
