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A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

53% Center coverage: 592 sources

The jury in Combs' Manhattan federal trial returned a mixed verdict against the hip-hop mogul on Wednesday, convicting him of the transportation to engage in prostitution counts, but clearing him of the most serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.See the Story

Sean Combs Jury Reaches Partial Verdict, Will Deliberate Further

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

Sean Combs Jury Reaches Partial Verdict, Will Deliberate Further

53% Center coverage: 325 sources

The jury in Sean Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial reached a partial verdict, but remained divided on one count. Deliberations are expected to continue Tuesday starting at 9 a.m. ET. See the Story

Mamdani formally wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani · New York

Mamdani formally wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

41% Left coverage: 79 sources

New York state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has officially won the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor after the completion of the ranked choice tabulation, Decision Desk HQ projects. See the Story

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Senate Republicans Pass Massive Medicaid Cuts

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Senate Republicans Pass Massive Medicaid Cuts

Senate Republicans Pass Massive Medicaid Cuts

54% Left coverage: 71 sources

The House is now looking over President Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill" after the Senate passed it with amendments on Tuesday.All Democrats in the Senate opposed the measure, while three Republicans, Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, and Susan Collins of Maine voted against the bill. Vice President JD Vance was the tie-breaker. The three Republicans against the bill were concerned over the proposed cuts to Medicaid…Bill Clinton See the Story

'Shameful, dangerous.' Maine Lawmakers Slam One Big Beautiful Bill's Passage

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law on the Fourth of JulyDonald Trump See the Story

McDonough students hosts CPR training and other heart healthy workshops

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

McDonough High School’s First Aid Club raised over $6,000 for the American Heart Association and led CPR and heart health workshops to educate younger students on life-saving skills. The initiative, led by student William Ashley III and supported by his father, emphasized empowering youth—especially in Black communities disproportionately affected by heart disease—to become advocates for their own health and that of their families.Maryland · Maryland Read Article

Child music development program hosts end-of-year showcase

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

KOFA, a youth hip-hop collective based at Imagine Lincoln Public Charter School, will perform an end-of-year showcase on June 27 at the Suitland Creative Arts Center, highlighting a year of music, mentorship and personal growth. Founded by Darius Pugh, KOFA serves as a creative and communal outlet for middle-schoolers to build artistic skills, explore identity and strengthen ties to hip-hop’s legacy.Maryland · Maryland Read Article

Turner Station residents speak out on flooding and infrastructure needs during ABC’s Community Convo

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Residents of Turner Station are facing intensified flooding and longstanding neglect following the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Community members expressed frustration over delayed county action and called for urgent investment to address the neighborhood’s critical infrastructure and environmental challenges. The post Turner Station residents speak out on flooding and infrastructure needs during ABC’s Community Convo appeared…Floods · Maryland Read Article

Swanisha Hinton receives The Arc Baltimore’s Visionary Leadership Award

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

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A blueprint for protection: Learning from New York's fight against deed theft

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

By Alice T. Crowe More than a dozen families in Brooklyn fell behind on their mortgage payments. They sought help from a lawyer who promised to facilitate a short sale —a transaction in which the bank allows the delinquent homeowner to sell the home for less than what is owed. These families soon found out that the lawyer now owned their house, and they were still facing foreclosure. That’s the nightmare 15 victims in New York City faced when th…Baltimore, MD · Baltimore Read Article

Legally Written: A modern-day green book for justice

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

In honor of Juneteenth, Kisha A. Brown announces the launch of the first national Black Lawyer Directory aimed at empowering Black communities through culturally competent legal representation. Through the “Road to 1 Million” campaign, the initiative seeks to connect 1 million Black households with trusted Black attorneys by Juneteenth 2026, echoing the legacy of the Green Book as a tool for protection and empowerment.United States · United States See the Story

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