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Emmanuel Macron · Paris

Macrons Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Candace Owens in Delaware

41% Center coverage: 317 sources

Accusing Owens of profiting from false transgender claims, the Macrons leverage the US actual-malice standard to protect their reputations. See the Story

Racism · Benin

Ciara is among the first descendants of enslaved people granted citizenship by Benin

65% Center coverage: 79 sources

U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people.See the Story

Doctor Who · Costa Rica

Doctor Who Tried to Save Malcolm-Jamal Warner Breaks Silence

64% Left coverage: 22 sources

The doctor who tried to save the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner from “rough” waters in Costa Rica last weekend has broken their silence. The “Cosby Show” star, 54, died by drowning last Sunday after he and his 8-year-old daughter got caught in a riptide, the latter of whom was rescued by a bystander. His death was ruled accidental and the cause was confirmed as asphyxiation by submersion. “There were very few people on the beach, and the sea was roug…See the Story

You Can Slow Cognitive Decline as You Age, Large Study Finds. Here’s How | News Channel 3-12

50% Left coverage: 4 sources

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — At 62, Phyllis Jones felt trapped in darkness. She was traumatized by her mother’s recent death, ongoing pandemicLifestyle · Toronto See the Story

Gov. Concerned for Farmers over Piedmont Reliability Project

Coverage: 4 sources

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore expresses concerns about the the proposed Piedmont Reliability Project's impact on farmers.Donald Trump · Maryland See the Story

Chicago’s Crime Rates Drop Sharply—But Communities Still Demand More

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The latest data from the Chicago Police Department paints a picture of progress: violent crime is dropping, and in some categories, dropping fast. From January through June 2025, homicides fell by nearly a third compared to the same period last year, with 188 deaths on record. Shootings declined even more, down 39%, totaling 665 incidents. Carjackings, once a daily headline, have been cut in half. And citywide, major categories like robbery and …Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Faith, Fire, and Shug Avery: Aeriel Williams Honors Black Women's Legacy in Her Goodman Theatre Debut

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

By Marshelle Sanders In her breakout role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple at the Goodman Theatre, Aeriel Williams shares a powerful story, both onstage and off. In a heartfelt interview, the Chicago native reflects on her full-circle journey: from portraying Squeak in a touring production to now embodying the iconic Shug in her hometown. Williams opens up about what this role means to her personally, spiritually, and artistically. She also cre…Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Flagler Sheriff's Employees Donate $24,030 to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office employees donated $24,030 to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (FSYR), making FCSO employee’s total donations to the FSYR approximately $204,000 since 2017. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly presented the latest employee donation check to FSYR President Maria Knapp today during the Florida Sheriffs Association semi-annual meeting. The post Flagler Sheriff’s Employees Donate $24,030 to the Florida Sheriffs Youth R…Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Combined Purchasing Power Of Black And Latino Consumers Is Too Great For Companies Retreating On DEI To Ignore

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

“Who will try to blend communities of color during a time the administration would like to see it kept apart? A strong combined effort would turn politics and the economy on its head by creating a single voice of people tired of being relegated to society’s second class. Who will step up?” — Ray Marcano … ContinuedEconomy · Chicago See the Story

Cops Falsely Accuse Black Driver Of Drug Deal After He Gave Man A Ride

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Photo: Harry Wedzinga / iStock / Getty Images Virginia cops falsely accused a Black driver of conducting a drug deal after he agreed to give a man a ride. Video shared on YouTube shows the driver being detained by two white police officers in Norfolk, Virginia while he was giving the man a ride home. … ContinuedChicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Trump Calls For Prosecution Of Beyoncé Over Nonexistent $11M Payment

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Photo: Getty Images North America President Donald Trump has again called for Beyoncé to be prosecuted over an eight-figure payment she never received for endorsing former Vice President Kamala Harris. Over the weekend, Trump claimed that Beyoncé broke the law after allegedly getting paid $11 million to appear at a Houston rally for Harris in … ContinuedDonald Trump · Chicago See the Story

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