US News

2 Bushfires in a Day Burned More Than 600 Acres

A human-caused bushfire that began on Saturday afternoon is burning more than 600 acres and has closed off some highways in Arizona. Meanwhile, another bushfire in Montana has burned 50 acres.
White Man who Made Racist Comments Arrested after Repeatedly Stabbing a Black Man

Police Arrests Man who Made Racist Comments and Stabbed a Black Man in Texas

A 27-year-old white man was apprehended after he repeatedly stabbed a black man in Texas. Witnesses who identified him said he was making racist comments shortly before he was escorted out of a bar.

Suspect who Ambushed Police Officers and Killed a Man Fatally Shot After 2-day Manhunt

A 26-year-old suspect shot a deputy in the face and killed a homeless man on Wednesday in what officers believe could be a planned ambush attack.
As more Latin Americans join the police force and federal law enforcement agencies, the separating lines, are reportedly increasingly blurred.

Latino Officers Add Much-Needed Diversity to Police Departments

Latino officers help create an image of diversity for police departments, although their numbers are not that many.

Minneapolis Officer Charged with George Floyd's Murder Could Still Receive $1M Pension Even When Convicted

An analysis revealed the former Minneapolis police officer could receive over $50,000 a year--- part of which is paid by taxpayers.
On the dashboard Rebekah Jones developed, the total number of people tested with the virus is considerably lower than the official number of the state.

Fired FDOH Scientist Now Publishes COVID-19 Statistics on Her Own

The FDOH scientist fired last May 24 recently said she is publishing her own COVID-19 dashboard and plans to keep it running as long as she can afford it.

Second Wave "Not Inevitable" - Dr. Fauci

The leading infectious and disease expert in the United States said that the prediction by some health experts about the COVID-19 Second Wave is not 'inevitable' if measures are striclty followed.

California Residents Refuse to Wear Face Masks Despite Studies it could Lower Transmission

Several residents are pushing back on the mandatory use of face masks amid business reopenings as people strive to get back to old routines.
Kareem and Adam Abdul-Jabar

Kareem Abdul-Jabar's Son Stabbed his 60-year-old Neighbor Multiple Times

Adam Abdul-Jabar, one of the five children of NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabar, stabbed his neighbor multiple times and suffered seven wounds including one that entered his brain.
Scientists develop a vaccine against the coronavirus disease in Saint Petersburg

Moderna to Start Final Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine Trial. How Safe Is It?

The third and final phase of the trial will involve over 30,000 participants and is expected to begin in July.
The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the mental health needs within Philadelphia’s Latino and black communities.

Mental Health Needs of Latino Communities in Philadelphia Exposed by the Pandemic

The Black and Latino communities' state of mental health have been worsened by lockdowns, joblessness, and lack of social connection, according to a study.

Young Black Man Found Hanging from A Tree in Los Angeles County

Robert Fuller was believed by many to have been a victim of a racist attack, while county officials said he committed suicide.
Chicago State University recently launched programs and opportunities that will benefit Black American and Latino students in Illinois.

Latino, African-American Students to Benefit from Scholarships in Chicago

Chicago State University introduces scholarship and other programs to fill the educational and wealth gaps among black and Latino students in Illinois.
US citizens residing abroad who are eligible for a stimulus payments but hold a non-US bank account, should get either a check or prepaid debit card via a mail.

5 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your Stimulus Check

Stimulus checks have already been distributed since early-June. However, not all recipients have received theirs. Here are 5 reasons why.
Donald Trump

Trump Finalizing Executive Order on Police Reforms

Donald Trump has announced that he is finalizing an executive order focusing on police reforms. (Photo : Reuters Connect) President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is finalizing an executive order focusing on police reforms, particularly on the current professional standard on the use of force.
People sit at Il Giardino restaurant as restaurants reopen with restrictions to limit the spread of the COVID-19 on Ocean Drive on South Beach in Miami, Florida, US.

Second Wave of COVID-19: A Consequence of Reopening Some States

A second wave of COVID-19 cases is expected in some parts of the US following the reopening of some states.

Several Nursing Homes Receive Defective and Expired Protective Gear, Rendering Many Unusable

The shipment was part of an initiative by the Trump administration to provide medical gear to nursing homes whose staff and residents have been swept by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on research, of all Californians who are not qualified for unemployment insurance, more than 50 percent are Latinos.

Latinos Comprise 59 Percent of Californians Ineligible for Unemployment Insurance, Research Says

Research found that Latino workers comprise 59 percent of Californians ineligible to receive unemployment insurance. Also, not a lot of them are benefiting from the government's CARES Act.
Republican Party Convention

Republican Party Convention to Take Place in Florida, North Carolina Refuses to Hold the Event

The Republican Party's Convention will be moved to Jacksonville, Florida in August since North Carolina has refused to hold the event..
COVID-19 Free Testing

Free COVID-19 Testing: Churches Serving African-Americans and Latinos

African-Americans and Latinos in New York will have another round of free COVID-19 testing on June 19, and another one may be conducted this summer by different churches and the state government..
Real Time Analytics