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US Immigration · United States

US Agriculture Secretary: No Amnesty for Deported Farmworkers; Medicaid Recipients Can Replace Them

51% Center coverage: 73 sources

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters Tuesday that she thinks Medicaid work requirements and automation will help offset President Trump’s massive immigration crackdown, which has threatened migrant farmworkers. See the Story

Angel Reese · Chicago

Atkins Scores 27, Reese and Cardoso Record Double-Doubles as Sky Beats Lynx 87

55% Center coverage: 48 sources

CHICAGO (AP) — Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81 on Saturday. Reese had 19 points and 11 rebounds — her eighth consecutive double-double and 14th of the season — and Cardoso finished with 17 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. Rachel Banham hit three 3-pointers and finished with 12 points for the Sky. Courtney Williams hit two free throws to…See the Story

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Trump Signs Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Affecting 12 Million Nationwide as Louisiana Faces Impact

71% Left coverage: 14 sources

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Trump Signs Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Affecting 12 Million Nationwide as Louisiana Faces Impact

Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell Announce Engagement After Two Years of Dating

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

Singer Coco Jones and NBA star Donovan Mitchell are engaged, confirming the news with romantic photos and video.Russell Wilson See the Story

After Texas Flood, Elected Leaders Say Cuts to FEMA, NOAA Could Affect Weather Response

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

Jim Vondruska/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In the wake of the flooding event in central Texas, some governors and mayors are raising concerns over how current or potential cuts to agencies that are part of the federal government’s response to major weather events will impact how effectively the government can respond in the future. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — the latter of whic…NOAA · Manvel See the Story

Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn Reflect on House Music Legacy at 2025 Chosen Few Picnic

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

DJs Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn (Photo: Instagram) The entrance to the Chosen Few Picnic and Festival sits right at the corner of 63rd Street and Stony Island Avenue. As you make your way in, you’re pulled in by the scene: the pounding beats from the speakers and the energy each DJ brought to their set. All around were beautifully decorated tents, sizzling grills and families dancing together. And all of it is a joyful, vibrant, judgment-free cel…Instagram · Chicago Read Article

Black Bench Chicago Opens Applications for 2025 Civic Leadership Cohort

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Black Bench Chicago launches applications for its third cohort, inviting bold Black millennial and Gen Z leaders to join a powerful movement for civic change, policy impact, and community power. Apply by August 10, 2025.Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Kashon Powell Named VP of Programming for iHeartMedia Chicago

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Veteran media executive Kashon Powell joins iHeartMedia Chicago as Vice President of Programming, bringing over 30 years of industry leadership to powerhouse stations WGCI, V103, and more starting August 18, 2025.Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Chicago Public Schools Lays Off over 1,400 Staff Members, Including Hundreds of Teachers

Coverage: 5 sources

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Public Schools is cutting more than 1,400 jobs, including hundreds of teachers and special education assistants, the district announced on Friday. In a statement, CPS said 1,458 positions will be eliminated as part of its budgeting process for the upcoming school year. The cuts come as the district faces a $730 million deficit. CPS lays off 160 employees, cuts 200 vacant positions amid budget crisis “These changes, …Education · Chicago See the Story

Interim CPS CEO Says Top Priority Is Passing Budget

Coverage: 5 sources

CHICAGO — Macquline King has been at the helm of the Chicago Public Schools for less than three weeks. She has little more than a month left to find a way to fill huge budget gap. It’s a major challenge. The school district faces a budget shortfall of more than $730 million. “My top priority is passing a balanced budget,” she said. When asked how she will address the shortfall, King said, “everything is on the table. … However, everything is on …Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Jesse Jackson Jr. Considering Bid for Congresswoman Kelly’s Seat

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

A decade after being released from prison for violating federal campaign laws, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is mounting a political comeback as he considers running for Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s 2nd Congressional District seat, the Chicago Crusader has learned. Supporting Jackson are several prominent Black political leaders who are urging him to return to […]Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

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US Agriculture Secretary: No Amnesty for Deported Farmworkers; Medicaid Recipients Can Replace Them

Atkins Scores 27, Reese and Cardoso Record Double-Doubles as Sky Beats Lynx 87

Trump Signs Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Affecting 12 Million Nationwide as Louisiana Faces Impact

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Trump Signs Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Affecting 12 Million Nationwide as Louisiana Faces Impact

Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell Announce Engagement After Two Years of Dating

After Texas Flood, Elected Leaders Say Cuts to FEMA, NOAA Could Affect Weather Response

Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn Reflect on House Music Legacy at 2025 Chosen Few Picnic

Black Bench Chicago Opens Applications for 2025 Civic Leadership Cohort

Kashon Powell Named VP of Programming for iHeartMedia Chicago

Chicago Public Schools Lays Off over 1,400 Staff Members, Including Hundreds of Teachers

Interim CPS CEO Says Top Priority Is Passing Budget

Jesse Jackson Jr. Considering Bid for Congresswoman Kelly’s Seat

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