Kennedy Center staff to vote to unionize amid Trump changes and ongoing uncertainty

SummaryProtests erupted following the arrest of 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian national and Milford Public High School junior, by ICE agents while heading to volleyball practice. His arrest, deemed a collateral consequence of an operation targeting his father, sparked walkouts by students and community demonstrations demanding his release. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and local officials expressed outrage and called for transparency from ICE, emphasizing Gomes da Silva's good character and community involvement as...

JoEllen Zembruski-Ruple, 65, began chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on January 29, unaware of the risks associated with the drug capecitabine, which she was deficient in metabolizing. After experiencing severe side effects, including oral infections and gastrointestinal distress, she was admitted to hospice care and died on March 25 from the drug's toxic effects, highlighting the need for genetic testing to prevent such fatalities. Despite recent FDA warnings and...

Massive Sahara Dust Cloud Affects CaribbeanA significant cloud of Sahara Desert dust has enveloped much of the Caribbean, spanning approximately 2,000 miles from Jamaica to beyond Barbados, and is expected to reach parts of the United States later this week. The high concentration of dust has led to health warnings for individuals with respiratory issues, as local forecasters noted a .55 aerosol optical depth, the highest this year. This phenomenon, which typically occurs from April...

Washington — The U.S. Navy is contemplating renaming several ships named after civil rights leaders, including the USNS Harvey Milk, during Pride Month. Documents reveal plans for the name change to align with the Trump administration's "warrior culture" priorities, prompting criticism from figures like Nancy Pelosi, who denounced it as an erasure of historical contributions to civil rights. Other vessels under review for renaming include the USNS Thurgood Marshall and USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg, amidst...

Ramon Morales-Reyes was accused by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem of threatening President Trump, but a court filing reveals he was framed by another inmate, Demetric D. Scott, seeking to prevent Morales-Reyes from testifying against him. The investigation continues, with Morales-Reyes asserting he is innocent and providing handwriting evidence that does not match the threatening letters. Scott admitted to writing the letters himself, hoping to manipulate the situation to his advantage in his ongoing legal troubles....

Student Loan Collections Pause for Social Security BorrowersThe Trump administration has paused the garnishment of Social Security benefits for student loan borrowers in default, following a decision to restart collections on May 5. This halt comes after concerns about the financial hardship that full garnishment could impose on seniors, who often rely on these benefits for their income. In the coming weeks, the Education Department plans to reach out to recipients to discuss affordable repayment...