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The number 420 has become a phenomenon closely associated with smoking weed, even turning April 20 into the holiday that’s celebrated by lighting up, and getting high.

What Does 420 Mean? The Origin & History of the Weed Friendly Day

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Social media including TikTok has become a haven for creators worldwide to share their own unique experiences with other users — including the Afro-Latinx community.

Afro-Latinx Creators You Should Know About 

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These Latina designers are carving out space in the fashion and arts community by bringing their cultural backgrounds to their clothing, and accessory designs, among other creations.

These 5 Latina Women Are Dominating the Design World 

When Michael Hingson’s company moved into the 78th floor of the World Trade Center in 2000, he knew that as a blind person, he’d have to learn as much as he could about the building in case of an emergency.

20 Years After 9/11, A Blind Survivor Recalls His Narrow Escape

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A teacher is facing criticism and being investigated by her employer after she made a video jokingly suggesting that her students say the pledge of allegiance to a Pride flag.

Teacher Sparks Outrage After Suggesting Her Students Pledge Allegiance To The Pride Flag

An unvaccinated teacher in California has been linked to a COVID-19 outbreak in more than 50% of their students, along with family members of the students.

Unvaccinated Elementary Teacher Linked To COVID-19 Cases In More Than Half Of Their Students

Police unions across the country are pushing back against vaccine mandates by threatening mass resignations and lawsuits, as the country grapples with an increase in COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths.

Police Unions Nationwide Are Fighting Back Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Florida hospitals are filling up with COVID-19 patients as the Delta variant surges across the country, forcing doctors to turn away other patients because there’s no room.

Hospitals Are Being Forced To Turn Away Other Patients As COVID-19 Cases Fill Beds

OnlyFans has walked back its recent decision to ban pornography and other sexually explicit content on its platform after a wave of backlash from sex workers and supporters.

OnlyFans Reverses Decision And Won’t Ban Porn After All 

Airbnb is offering free housing to thousands of displaced Afghan refugees around the world who have been forced to flee their country after the Taliban seized control.

Airbnb To House 20,000 Afghan Refugees To Aid The “First Chapter In Their New Lives”

Former President Donald Trump was met with boos during a rally over the weekend after he suggested to his supporters that they get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Trump Was Booed At An Alabama Rally After He Told The Crowd To Get Vaccinated

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A woman from Afghanistan gave birth during an evacuation flight on a U.S. military plane after fleeing the country due to the Taliban’s takeover.

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What Does 420 Mean? The Origin & History of the Weed Friendly Day

As of April 2022, at least 18 states have legalized recreational weed.

Afro-Latinx Creators You Should Know About

As an often underrepresented group, these Afro-Latinx creators are using social media to educate others about their experiences through the lens of heritage and identity.

These 5 Latina Women Are Dominating the Design World

With creations inspired by their Latina heritage, these designers are taking the fashion and art industry by storm and sharing their unique visions with the world.

20 Years After 9/11, A Blind Survivor Recalls His Narrow Escape

Michael Hingson walked down 78 floors of the World Trade Center with the help of his guide dog during the tragic attacks.

Teacher Sparks Outrage After Suggesting Her Students Pledge Allegiance To The Pride Flag

The Southern California teacher is facing mounting criticism and calls for her to be fired after she said she didn’t have an American flag in her classroom.

Unvaccinated Elementary Teacher Linked To COVID-19 Cases In More Than Half Of Their Students

The CDC reported the Marin County teacher briefly took off their mask to read out loud to the classroom, which led to more than 20 symptomatic COVID-19 cases.

Police Unions Nationwide Are Fighting Back Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

A police union president in Chicago said the city requiring all officers to get vaccinated was similar to Nazi Germany.

Hospitals Are Being Forced To Turn Away Other Patients As COVID-19 Cases Fill Beds

An oncologist in Tampa, Florida, said he was forced to refuse the transfer of a patient with brain cancer because there was no space in the hospital.

OnlyFans Reverses Decision And Won’t Ban Porn After All

The company blamed major banks for its planned policy change that would have banned sexually explicit content after receiving backlash from sex workers.

Airbnb To House 20,000 Afghan Refugees To Aid The “First Chapter In Their New Lives”

Over the last four years, the company has provided temporary housing for thousands of people who have been displaced by natural disasters or for frontline workers.

Trump Was Booed At An Alabama Rally After He Told The Crowd To Get Vaccinated

After the crowd hesitated to applaud, they let out boos, to which Trump said “No that’s okay, that’s alright.”

Woman Evacuating Afghanistan Gives Birth On U.S. Air Force Plane

The unnamed woman went into labor while in the air on a C-17 plane that was transporting evacuees and later delivered a baby girl in the cargo bay.