Migrant farm workers go on high alert amid immigration raids
Roughly half of California’s farm workers are undocumented immigrants. Via ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — California’s Central Valley is considered “America’s bread basket,” supplying a quarter of the nation’s food and producing 40% of its fruits, nuts
Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle so far
(Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency group has made swift work of the billionaire’s goal to scale back or dismantle much of the federal government, end diversity policies and otherwise
Sally Shanley, 77
Sally Shanley, age 77 of Applegate, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Ronald Bienick, 83
Ronald Bienick, age 83 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Harry Kasdorf, 86
Harry Kasdorf, age 86 of Marlette, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Katie Konen, 90
Katie Konen, age 90 of Croswell, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Children, schools face renewed fears over heightened immigration enforcement
(Stella/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In classrooms across the country, children of immigrants are facing heightened fears over news that immigration enforcement officers are now allowed to enter schools, according to educators. While it’s unclear if immigration raids
How environmental groups are battling the 1st actions of the Trump administration
(SimpleImages/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Environmental nonprofits are gearing up to challenge some of the actions President Donald Trump has issued since taking office. There is litigation coming for the majority of the executive orders Trump has signed
30th annual Critics Choice Awards: The winners
NBCUniversal The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards took place Friday night, hosted by Chelsea Handler. The show aired on E! and is now available to stream on Peacock. Here’s the list of winners: Film categories: BEST PICTUREAnora
Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy
Tetra Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Seven people have filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that the U.S. government would only recognize a person’s sex assigned at birth on government-issued documents. The complaint,
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners
Palestinians released by Israel during the 5th round of prisoner-hostage swap between Hamas and Israel, return to their families after taken by the International Committee of the Red Cross’ buses, in Ramallah, West Bank on February 8,
Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom stores are closing in the US in 2025
(Bundit Minramun/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom, known for their surf and skate products, are closing stores in the United States. The parent company of the brick-and-mortar stores, Liberated Brands, filed voluntary Chapter 11