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As the high-profile criminal trial of rapper Young Thug began this week, Black rappers who have had their lyrics used against them by prosecutors as evidence of criminal activity have renewed calls to end the practice, saying that although violence and other dark themes are frequently referenced in many artistic works, they are weaponized only […]
Substantial proportion of Black adults with ‘normal’ spirometry have emphysema on CT scans Over three million people in the U.S. have emphysema, one of the most preventable respiratory illnesses Under-recognizing emphysema could lead to a lack of follow-up visits, continuation of smoking and failure to partake in other preventive measures Doctors should consider ordering CT […]
With more than 4.9 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion of their country, the Biden administration announced in late March it will accept 100,000 people who are escaping that conflict into the U.S. While pro-immigration activists usually welcome such an announcement, some are criticizing what they see as a double standard being applied at the […]
Watching the war unfold in Ukraine due to the recent Russian invasion, I, like many others, have been gripped by heartbreaking images of refugees arriving to the borders of other countries by the hundreds of thousands: Their clothes soaked by the cold rain, their shoes worn through the soles by the miles walked, and their […]
As the Biden administration moves to lift Title 42, some remain concerned about Haitian and African refugees getting the short end of the stick. As President Joe Biden moves to lift the Trump-era Title 42 by May 23, advocates and elected officials are publicly inquiring about the impact of the pandemic-related restricted immigration policy on […]
Kid-sized KF94 masks made in South Korea are pictured at the home of LA-based freight forwarder Tony Chen in South Pasadena, California, U.S., January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LOS ANGELES, April 8 (Reuters) – The fast-spreading Omicron variant stoked U.S. interest in better masks for . […]
As President Joe Biden moves to lift the Trump-era Title 42 by May 23, advocates and elected officials are publicly inquiring about the impact of the pandemic-related restricted immigration policy on Black migrants – especially as the nation continues its focus on Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees. Haitian migrants walk towards the border with Panama in […]
A positive drug test denied U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson a chance to compete in the Tokyo Games; Russian skater Kamila Valieva had a different experience. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images; Matthew Stockman/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images; Matthew Stockman/Getty Images A positive drug test denied U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson a chance to compete in […]
A Polish border guard speaks with women and children fleeing Ukraine at a border crossing on Wednesday near Korczowa, Poland. Sean Gallup/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sean Gallup/Getty Images A Polish border guard speaks with women and children fleeing Ukraine at a border crossing on Wednesday near Korczowa, Poland. Sean Gallup/Getty Images More than […]