Parents were condemned for questioning DEI initiatives at schools, now officials agree policies went too far

An 82-year-old woman, Karen Diamond, has died from injuries sustained in a Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, prompting prosecutors to upgrade an attempted murder charge to murder against Mohamed Soliman, who allegedly targeted a march advocating for the release of Israeli hostages. Soliman, who reportedly harbored anti-Zionist sentiments, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 15. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An 82-year-old woman...

A federal judge in Maryland has ordered the Trump administration to clarify how it will implement an executive order aimed at denying citizenship to children born to undocumented immigrants, following a Supreme Court ruling that granted a partial stay of injunctions against the order. During a hearing, Judge Boardman expressed concerns about the potential deportation of affected infants, while government attorneys confirmed they are developing implementation guidelines. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A...

Fireworks sales in the U.S. are being adversely affected by President Trump's trade war with China, as over 95% of fireworks sold are imported from there. With a 30% tariff in place, retailers face reduced stock and higher prices, leading to fewer choices for consumers this July 4th, while some importers have halted orders due to previous high tariffs. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Due to President Trump's trade issues with China, people...

A North Carolina landscaper, Michael Brown, is accused of throwing a large party at a former client's home while they were on vacation, inviting hundreds and charging an entry fee. After police responded to noise complaints, Brown initially made false claims about ownership before admitting he was the landscaper; he was arrested on multiple charges and has since been released on bond. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man in North Carolina threw...

A North Carolina detention officer, Francisco Flattes, was fatally shot by federal inmate Kelvin Simmons, who seized the officer's weapon during a scuffle at a medical facility where he was being treated. Simmons, who was apprehended after fleeing in a stolen vehicle, now faces a first-degree murder charge, along with other potential charges following his previous escape attempt and bank robbery convictions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A North Carolina detention officer was...

State and federal prosecutors have charged over 320 individuals in a historic crackdown on health care fraud, uncovering nearly $15 million in false claims and seizing more than $245 million in assets. This operation, which includes a complex $10 billion urinary catheter scheme involving transnational criminal networks, marks a significant escalation in efforts to combat health care fraud in the U.S. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: State and federal prosecutors have caught over...