Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the U. S. Over 84, 000 people of Somali descent live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area alone. Many fled war and found safety in Minnesota's welcoming environment. Most are U. S. citizens, with 87% of foreign-born Somalis having gained citizenship.
In a move that has raised eyebrows, President Donald Trump has decided to pardon Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda. The couple had been accused of taking around $600, 000 in bribes, with the money allegedly coming from an Azerbaijani oil company and a Mexican bank. Trump anno
Recent changes have been made to immigration policies. The U. S. government has decided to put a hold on many immigration processes for people from 19 specific countries. These countries are seen as high-risk. The decision includes a wide range of processes, like green card applications and naturali
In New Orleans, a wave of fear is sweeping through communities as federal immigration enforcement ramps up. Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno has spoken out about the anxiety gripping the city, particularly among those who feel targeted. She has accused Customs and Border Protection of racial profiling, not
In a move that stunned many, former U. S. President Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández, the ex-president of Honduras. This decision undid years of hard work by a team of dedicated prosecutors, including Emil Bove III, who had been instrumental in building the case against Hernández. Bove, a stau
A group of health experts is debating whether newborns should still receive the hepatitis B vaccine right after birth. This vaccine is special because it's the first one designed to prevent cancer. Currently, health guidelines suggest that all babies get this shot within their first day of life. How
Cuba is facing a serious health crisis. Mosquitoes are spreading two dangerous viruses: chikungunya and dengue. These viruses have caused 33 deaths since July. Sadly, many of these deaths were young children. The problem started in the western part of Cuba and has now spread everywhere. Chikungunya
Have you ever thought about what your bed sheets are made of? Most people haven't. But the truth is, the fabric you sleep on can have a big impact on your health and the planet. Conventional cotton, which is used in most sheets, is grown with a lot of pesticides. These chemicals can leave traces on
Chanel took a bold step by hosting a fashion show in a New York City subway station. This wasn't your usual subway ride. The event was held at the abandoned Bowery Station, which was transformed into a glamorous setting for the Chanel Métiers d’art show. Kristen Stewart, a long-time Chanel ambassado
Clearance rates are often used to measure how well police solve crimes. But these numbers can be confusing and sometimes misleading. They show the percentage of cases police close, but they don't always tell the full story. In many places, clearance rates have been dropping for years. For example,
