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Texas Sheriff Files Criminal Charges Over DeSantis’ Migrant Fights
DeSantis orchestrated the transportation of dozens of migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard last year, and this past week, he sent dozens of migrants to Sacramento via private jet.
Furious Texas Sheriff Announces Criminal Investigation Into DeSantis’ Martha’s Vineyard Migrant Flights
The migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio on Wednesday said they were told they were going to Boston, where they’d have more opportunities. “I believe there is some criminal activity involved here,” the sheriff announced.
Immigration Advocates Call Texas Block on Deportation ‘Irrational and Inhumane’
Just a couple of days after President Biden issued his 100-day pause on deportations, a Texas judge has blocked the moratorium.
Arizona, Florida, and Texas See a Surge in COVID Cases. Now Their Governors Are Singing a Different Tune.
Listen to how these governors first reacted to COVID vs. how they’re talking now.
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Héctor Lavoe’s ‘El Cantante’ inducted into Library of Congress National Recording Registry
Dozens of Latin songs were nominated this year to be added to the registry, as part of an effort to increase the recognition of Latino contributions to American history and culture.
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom. Here’s what you need to know about pregnancy after Roe.
It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion
Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here’s what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
Highly anticipated Serrano vs. Taylor rematch set for July 20
The fight will be the co-main event of another anticipated clash between Most Valuable Promotions founder Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
Puerto Rican Power: Lindor and Correa lead MLB’s highest-paid Boricua players
Some of the Puerto Rican MLB players are among the highest-paid players in their positions.
Biden announces new action to address gun sale loopholes
The announcement clarifies expanded legal requirements for gun sale licensing and cracks down on so-called “gun show” loopholes that allow buyers to evade background checks.
A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
Where to witness the partial eclipse over Florida
Floridians will be able to see the moon blocking 54 to 82% of the sun. Those in the northwest corner of the state will see more of the eclipse.
Meteorologists expect an ‘explosive’ hurricane season
AccuWeather forecasters expect between 20 and 25 named storms in the Atlantic this season. Of those storms, eight to 12 are expected to become hurricanes (74 mph winds or greater), with four to seven reaching Category 3 or higher (at least 111 mph).
Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in major abortion access case
Tuesday’s hearing marks the first time the right-wing Court has listened to a case relating to abortion access since their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Biden attacks GOP abortion bans, vows to restore Roe during State of the Union
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden said to Republicans. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?”
Marcos Berríos reps Puerto Rico as newest NASA Artemis astronaut candidate
The Guaynabeño now is the second Puerto Rican astronaut, after Joseph Acaba, who could possibly go to the moon.
Republicans want to use a 150-year-old law to ban abortion nationwide
Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a second Trump administration, calls for the Justice Department to start enforcing the Comstock Act of 1873. The old law bans the mailing of “anything designed, adapted, or intended for producing abortion,” which could include medical instruments.
Republicans cave to Trump, block border security deal they demanded
After years of claiming that border security was a “top priority” for them, House and Senate Republicans killed a long-awaited, bipartisan deal they insisted on amid pressure from former President Donald Trump.
Study: 65,000 rape-caused pregnancies in states with abortion bans
“Thousands of girls and women in states that banned abortion experienced rape-related pregnancy, but few (if any) obtained in-state abortions legally, suggesting that rape exceptions fail to provide reasonable access to abortion for survivors,” the study stated.
Biden vows to ‘restore’ nationwide abortion rights in second term
During Tuesday’s event, the president and vice president highlighted several new measures the administration is taking to strengthen reproductive health care access, criticized extreme abortion bans, and highlighted the stakes of the 2024 election for reproductive rights.
Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire and endorses Donald Trump
DeSantis’ decision marks the end of an extraordinary decline for a high-profile governor once thought to be a legitimate threat to Trump’s supremacy in the Republican Party.
Supreme Court to decide whether to ban abortion pill nationwide
The abortion pill mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States. If the Court approves a ban or other restrictions, it could severely restrict the ability to access abortion care all across the country.
The history behind all 63 National Parks in the US
People entered U.S. national parks nearly 312 million times in 2022, up by 15 million visits from the year before, according to the National Park Service. Eight of these federally-owned and protected parks garnered 26% of visits, and another 25% of visits came from...
Biden campaign blames Trump for growing anti-abortion extremism
In Missouri, Republicans have introduced bills to charge women who have abortions with murder, while in Texas, a mom was forced to flee the state to get an abortion in order to protect her own health—situations made possible by Donald Trump and the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
100 best beach towns in the US
With its warm weather and extensive shore line, Florida dominates the list of the best beach towns.
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25 states Americans visit the most
Stacker has ranked the top 25 by the percentage of U.S. adults who have already made a visit. Check the rankings to see if your next destination is among these popular choices, or find your next adventure as you scroll.