Listening as a Lifeline: A Doula’s Witness to Black Maternal Health
Behind California’s maternal health statistics are Black families navigating childbirth, advocacy and a difficult question: Will their concerns be heard?
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From Ma Rainey to AI: New Technology Amplifies an Old Fight over Artist Control
A century-old fight over music and ownership is resurfacing as artificial intelligence raises new questions about who controls an artist’s…
Former Dallas Officer Who Shot Black Man in Apartment That She Mistook for Hers Gets Parole
Seven years after her murder conviction, Amber Guyger has been granted parole, a decision Botham Jean’s family strongly opposed.
Hundreds of Rural Hospitals at Risk Amid Healthcare Affordability Crisis
A preventable medical crisis reveals a much larger problem facing rural Americans as insurance costs rise and hospitals struggle to…
From Motorcycles to Booze, US Ban on $1 Billion Worth of Canadian Imports Goes Into Effect
A nearly $1 billion ban on Canadian imports is escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, with businesses now confronting what comes next.
Our African Nations
A Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations, acknowledging our respect and appreciation of our brothers…
Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations, acknowledging our respect and appreciation of our brothers…
A Salute to Our African Nations
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us…
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CalAIM Helped Alfred Flores Rebuild His Life. Why Can’t More Californians Access Its Benefits?
California’s CalAIM program can connect vulnerable residents with health care and housing, but getting that help isn’t always simple.
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
From new consumer protections to health, elections and education, several developments are shaping policies and communities across California this week.
Gov. Newsom Signed These Black Caucus Members’ Bills Focused on Ballot Counting, Drones and Public Health
Three newly signed California laws bring changes to elections, Medi-Cal and public safety, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
The Conversation
Oil and Gas Industry Expected Surplus – But War Brought Shortage Instead
Today’s high energy prices may have roots in predictions made years ago—and understanding why reveals a major weakness in global oil markets.
Cancer Vaccines Could Transform Treatment and Prevention – But Misinformation About mRNA Vaccines Threatens Their Potential
On Aug. 19, 2026, Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized vaccine, intismeran autogene, succeeded in reducing the recurrence of the skin cancer melanoma when combined…
