Baltimore sues Trump for ditching DEI: ‘Attacks anyone who dares to celebrate diversity’

Warming ocean waters are changing their colors, becoming greener at the poles and bluer at the equator due to shifting chlorophyll levels from phytoplankton, according to a study published in Science. This trend could disrupt marine food webs and impact fisheries, particularly in low to middle-income nations dependent on commercial fishing, as chlorophyll concentration is influenced by warming seas. Need More Context? 🔎

President Trump made headlines during a White House press conference, lightheartedly inquiring about the immigration status of construction workers who installed new flagpoles on the South Lawn. His comments coincided with his administration's aggressive deportation efforts, highlighting his directive for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to conduct extensive operations in major cities. Need More Context? 🔎

Understanding Juneteenth's significanceFormer President Joe Biden will commemorate Juneteenth at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, marking the end of slavery in the U.S. He signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law in 2021, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday to honor the historical and moral impact of slavery. Need More Context? 🔎

The Defense Department has informed transgender service members that they must choose to separate voluntarily or face involuntary separation, which many, including Navy commander Emily Shilling, view as coercive. Following a Supreme Court ruling allowing the enforcement of a ban on transgender military service, over 1,000 trans service members have begun separation, with concerns over benefits and discharge characterizations remaining unresolved. Need More Context? 🔎

A man, Trenton Abston, has been charged with attempted kidnapping, stalking, and aggravated criminal trespass after being apprehended near Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home, equipped with a Taser, gloves, rope, and duct tape. The incident, which has raised concerns about violence against elected officials following recent attacks in Minnesota, highlights the need for heightened security and community discourse. Need More Context? 🔎

FreshRealm recalls chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals due to listeria outbreakFreshRealm is voluntarily recalling refrigerated chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals linked to a listeria outbreak that has resulted in 17 illnesses and three deaths across 13 states. Consumers are advised to discard these products or return them, and to clean any surfaces that may have come into contact with them. Need More Context? 🔎