Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen has a new nonprofit, “Ben’s Best Blnz,” aimed at reducing disparities in the cannabis industry and related arrests.
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Civil rights group warns hate crimes could rise in 2024 around presidential election
A new report released by the Leadership Conference Education Fund shows trends of hate crimes increase during election cycles.
Long lines in South Florida as motorists experience gasoline shortage after flooding
Motorists across South Florida are trying to buy gas as the area experiences a shortage due to weather-slowed deliveries.
Cornell University researchers study interactions with robot trash cans in New York City
Researchers at Cornell University deployed robot trash cans in New York City to study the public’s interaction with the devices and each other.
United States considering sending highly advanced Patriot missile battery to Ukraine
The United States says they are considering Ukraine sending one of their most advanced weapons systems to aid against Russian aerial attacks.
National Parks Conservation Association pushes for park dedicated to Emmett Till’s legacy
The National Parks Conservation Association is pushing for a park to be created to honor the legacy of Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley.
Virginia Walmart employee kills six and injures at least five in latest mass shooting
A Walmart employee in Chesapeake, Virginia, opened fire inside of a breakroom, killing six people and injuring at least five others.
Darrell Brooks sentenced to life in prison for killing six Wisconsin Christmas parade
Six people died and at least 61 were injured after the defendant Darrell Brooks drove an SUV into a crowd at the Waukesha Christmas parade.
Vice President Kamala Harris lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day
Vice President Harris observed Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. President Joe Biden traveled to the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center demolished to make way for ‘green’ facilities
After decommissioning the George Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the building was taken down to build new “green” facilities.