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Kamala Harris · United States

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

51% Center coverage: 311 sources

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she is not running for governor of California in 2026, keeping the door open for a 2028 presidential run.See the Story

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

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

63% Center coverage: 82 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.Racism · Benin See the Story

Employers’ Emphasis on Skilled Trades Lost on Gen Z: Harris Poll

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Young workers don’t realize going into the trades can offer good pay more quickly than pursuing a college-based career, the report says.United States · United States See the Story

Poll Reveals How Trump and Barack Obama Would Do in Head-to-Head Race if Both Were to Run in 2028 Election

60% Left coverage: 5 sources

The poll, which also revealed Donald Trump approval ratings, comes after the POTUS spoke about the possibility of running for a third presidential term.Barack Obama See the Story

'Keep Running Boy': Man Faces Hate Crime After Shooting At Black Jogger

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

'Keep Running Boy': Man Faces Hate Crime After Shooting At Black JoggerRichland County, South Carolina · Richland County See the Story

Black Politician Arrested, Dragged From Hearing After Criticizing Texas GOP

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

Black Politician Arrested, Dragged From Hearing After Criticizing Texas GOPDonald Trump · Austin See the Story

Boy Who Died After 5 Hours in Hot Car Was ‘Forgotten’ By State Contractor

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Photo: Change.org A 3-year-old toddler in Alabama who died after being left inside a hot car for five hours was “forgotten” by a state contractor, police said. According to PEOPLE, Ke’Torrius Starkes Jr., who was in foster care, was being transported to a visit with his father by a Department of Human Resources contractor when … ContinuedBirmingham, Alabama · Birmingham 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. … ContinuedChicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

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