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Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Didarul Islam, a respected New York City police officer and devoted family man, is mourned by his Bangladeshi community following a deadly Midtown shooting.

Par Ricardo Silva • 29 Jul 2025 • 2 MIN

New York Police Department officers stand solemnly as the body of Officer Didarul Islam is transported from a Manhattan hospital early Tuesday morning following a fatal shooting in Midtown.

The Texas Legislature prepares to convene a special session in Austin on Monday.

Texas Special Session Sparks Political Battle Over Flood Response and Redistricting

As Texas convenes a special legislative session to address the devastating Hill Country floods, political tensions rise over efforts to redraw congressional districts favoring Republicans.

Par Ricardo Silva • 3 MIN

Florida expedited the opening of the Everglades detention facility on July 3 to support expanded immigration enforcement efforts.

Inside Florida’s Remote Everglades Detention Center: Struggles and Controversies

Detainees at Florida’s hastily established Everglades immigration facility report harsh conditions, limited resources, and uncertainty amid a politically charged effort to expand detention capacity.

Par Ricardo Silva • 7 MIN

Search-and-rescue teams conducting operations Tuesday near Center Point, Texas.

Hundreds of Volunteers Search the Guadalupe Riverbanks for Flood Victims

A large contingent of volunteers and emergency personnel continue to comb the challenging floodplain of the Guadalupe River in Texas, searching for over 100 people still missing after recent floods.

Par Ricardo Silva • 3 MIN

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A protester ignites a spray paint can during an anti-gentrification march in Mexico City on Friday.

Rising Tensions in Mexico City Over Gentrification Spark Protests

Residents of Mexico City are protesting the displacement caused by rising rents and influx of affluent foreigners, highlighting growing economic disparities and cultural clashes in historic neighborhoods.

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Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, photographed on Saturday. The camp has been operated by the same family for nearly 100 years.

Parents of Camp Mystic Children Endure Heartbreaking Wait Amid Flood Crisis

While some campers have been rescued, 27 girls remain missing following severe flooding at Camp Mystic along Texas’s Guadalupe River.

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Bell Gardens, California, has called off its Independence Day celebration, a local tradition spanning over three decades.

Immigration Raids Prompt Cancellation of July 4th Festivities in Bell Gardens

Concerns over intensified immigration enforcement have led Bell Gardens and other Latino communities in Southern California to reconsider traditional Independence Day celebrations.

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A Democratic mayoral forum held at St. Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood highlights voter concerns amid rising housing expenses.

The Exodus of Black New Yorkers and Its Potential Impact on City Politics

Rising housing costs and quality-of-life issues are driving many longtime Black residents out of New York City, posing new challenges for Democrats as the mayoral race approaches.

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Rescue teams work to remove the tail section of the Air India aircraft wreckage after it crashed near Ahmedabad, India.

Rising Urban Density in India Poses Risks to Airport Safety

India’s rapid urban growth and expanding air travel demand have brought airports dangerously close to densely populated neighborhoods, raising concerns about safety and infrastructure planning.

6 MIN

Protesters gathered at Dodger Stadium on Thursday to voice opposition to recent immigrant raids in the Los Angeles area.

Dodgers Commit $1 Million to Support Immigrant Families Amid L.A. Immigration Raids

In response to community appeals, the Los Angeles Dodgers have pledged financial aid for immigrant families affected by recent enforcement actions, while stopping short of directly condemning federal raids.

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Scene in Green Isle, Minnesota during the manhunt

Minnesota Authorities Conclude Two-Day Manhunt with Arrest of Suspected Shooter

After an intense two-day search, law enforcement apprehended a suspect accused of killing a state representative and injuring others in Minnesota. The investigation uncovered a list of potential targets.

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Minnesota Shootings Highlight Growing Threat of Political Violence in the U.S.

The fatal shootings of two Minnesota state legislators and their spouses underscore a disturbing rise in politically motivated violence fueled by polarization, misinformation, and social unrest across the United States.

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Local Politics

Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Texas Special Session Sparks Political Battle Over Flood Response and Redistricting

Inside Florida’s Remote Everglades Detention Center: Struggles and Controversies

Hundreds of Volunteers Search the Guadalupe Riverbanks for Flood Victims

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Rising Tensions in Mexico City Over Gentrification Spark Protests

Parents of Camp Mystic Children Endure Heartbreaking Wait Amid Flood Crisis

Immigration Raids Prompt Cancellation of July 4th Festivities in Bell Gardens

The Exodus of Black New Yorkers and Its Potential Impact on City Politics

Rising Urban Density in India Poses Risks to Airport Safety

Dodgers Commit $1 Million to Support Immigrant Families Amid L.A. Immigration Raids

Minnesota Authorities Conclude Two-Day Manhunt with Arrest of Suspected Shooter

Minnesota Shootings Highlight Growing Threat of Political Violence in the U.S.

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Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

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