Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here’s what to know

U.S. immigration authorities sent a mass email warning individuals under certain immigration protections to leave the country immediately, stating that failure to do so could lead to deportation and loss of benefits. This notice, intended for noncitizens from countries like Venezuela and Haiti, mistakenly reached some U.S. citizens, prompting concerns about potential deportation despite assurances from immigration experts that U.S. citizens are not at risk. Legal advisors recommend that affected citizens gather documentation to confirm...

Students at Florida International University (FIU) are expressing fear following the university's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce immigration policies on campus, part of Florida's broader initiative under Governor Ron DeSantis. Many students, particularly those without legal status, are anxious about potential deportations and are altering their campus routines to avoid police presence. This cooperation has sparked protests and calls from faculty for FIU to withdraw from the agreement, highlighting concerns...

An officer-involved shooting occurred on Easter Sunday in National Harbor, Maryland, after police responded to a domestic stabbing incident where both victims had critical wounds. The suspect, who was known to the victims, fled the scene after setting fire to the apartment and was later confronted by officers while still armed with a knife, leading to them discharging their weapons, resulting in the suspect's death at a nearby hospital. The victims remain in critical but...

Following a mass shooting on its campus, Florida State University (FSU) will waive mandatory attendance for the final week of classes, allowing students to choose whether to return. The shooting, which occurred on April 17, 2025, left two dead and six injured; the alleged shooter, an FSU student, is in custody and faces potential murder charges. FSU President Richard McCullough emphasized the need for support, offering options like remote classes and incomplete grades for students...

In 2023, over 800 measles cases have been reported in the U.S., primarily in West Texas, with most cases occurring among unvaccinated individuals, though 3% are breakthrough infections in vaccinated people. Despite claims on social media, the MMR vaccine is highly effective, providing 93% protection after one dose and 97% after two; breakthrough cases are typically milder and less contagious. Experts assert that vaccine-induced immunity is generally long-lasting, contradicting claims of rapid waning, and emphasize...

Nationwide Protests Against Trump Administration On Saturday, demonstrators across the U.S. protested against perceived threats to democracy under President Trump's administration, with events ranging from a march in Manhattan to a reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Protesters expressed concerns over civil rights violations, government downsizing, and due process rights, with many invoking the spirit of the American Revolutionary War. Events included formation of a human banner in San Francisco and rallies at...