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Deported to Central African Republic, a transgender woman who lived openly in Miami is hiding again

Deported to Central African Republic, a transgender woman who lived openly in Miami is hiding again

Daniela Fuentes is a transgender woman from Cuba who's been deported to the Central African Republic as part of a U.S. immigration policy

Vermont Governor Proposes Redirecting Overdose Center Funds to Burlington Homeless Shelter

Vermont Governor Proposes Redirecting Overdose Center Funds to Burlington Homeless Shelter

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has proposed reallocating funds initially designated for a Burlington overdose prevention center to support a new 100-bed homeless shelter in the city. This suggestion comes as colder weather approaches and local leaders, along with the business community, advocate for a low-barrier shelter to assist the chronically homeless population. Governor Scott, while still expressing reservations about the congregate shelter model, stated he would not oppose the initiative if the city secures a location and adequate staffing. He indicated that if the shelter is deemed a higher priority, the funds from the overdose prevention center, which he noted appears to be progressing slowly, should be redirected. Additionally, the governor's cabinet is exploring the establishment of several smaller shelters across Chittenden County to address the broader issue of homelessness.

The Carter Center Launches 'Far Away, Up Close' Podcast Featuring Global Peacebuilding and Health Stories

The Carter Center Launches 'Far Away, Up Close' Podcast Featuring Global Peacebuilding and Health Stories

The Carter Center is set to launch a new podcast titled 'Far Away, Up Close: Global Stories from The Carter Center' on October 14. This immersive series will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Carter Center staff engaged in peacebuilding and health initiatives worldwide. The podcast aims to highlight how personal experiences with disease, displacement, and injustice have motivated these individuals to address critical global challenges. Listeners will hear stories from staff members working in various capacities, including those involved in eradicating Guinea worm disease, leading global health campaigns against trachoma, engaging in conflict resolution and demining efforts, monitoring elections, and supporting human rights organizations. The series will feature individuals like Kelly Callahan, Rana Shabb, Stephen Ohidor, George Zeidan, Olivia Mugenga, Jennie Lincoln, Yeshitila Mulugeta, and Dr. Sara Lavinia Brair, sharing their experiences from locations ranging from Addis Ababa to Atlanta. The...

Industriales become first Cuban baseball team to wear a private sponsor logo

Cuba's flagship baseball team, Industriales, has debuted a jersey with a private sponsor's logo

Rep. Steven Horsford and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Urge SSA to Resolve Social Security Card Delays for Foster Youth in Clark County

Rep. Steven Horsford and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Urge SSA to Resolve Social Security Card Delays for Foster Youth in Clark County

Representative Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have called on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address significant delays in processing Social Security card applications for over 1,300 foster children in Clark County, Nevada. The issue stems from a December 2025 SSA order that requires physical certification of documents, a practice that was eliminated in 2010 to streamline procedures. Nevada currently uses electronic records for family cases, making it difficult to comply with the SSA's demand for paper documents that have not been maintained by the state for over 15 years. This bureaucratic hurdle is preventing vulnerable foster youth from accessing essential services, including federal healthcare coverage, permanent family placement, and employment opportunities. Local officials, including Clark County Family Services and county commissioners, have reportedly attempted to resolve the matter for months without success, prompting the intervention of the fede...

Major North American airline permanently exits 13 markets

Major North American airline permanently exits 13 markets

The axed flights include numerous European and North American destinations.

Food recalls, 'crunchy moms' how the MAHA movement is changing

Food recalls, 'crunchy moms' how the MAHA movement is changing

Food recalls and FDA cuts are testing faith in RFK Jr.’s "Make America Healthy Again" movement, as some moms stay loyal while others push back.

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked protests across Spain, has died

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid criticism over repatriation of nationals

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid criticism over repatriation of nationals

The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government is traveling to Malaysia for talks with its leaders as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals

Senator Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill to Expand Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Women

Senator Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill to Expand Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Women

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in reintroducing the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act. This legislation aims to broaden access to critical breast and gynecological cancer screenings, particularly for low-income women and women of color. The proposed bill seeks to establish new grant and pilot programs designed to enhance preventive services and cancer screenings at safety net healthcare providers, including organizations like Planned Parenthood. Additionally, the act would support training initiatives for healthcare professionals, focusing on improving the quality of cancer screening, early detection methods, and subsequent follow-up care. Senator Gillibrand emphasized that millions of women in the U.S. currently lack access to these preventative screenings, which are vital for early detection of life-threatening illnesses. The legislation is named in honor of Jeanette Acosta, a women's health advocate and former congressional staffer who passed awa...

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Why some Florida Social Security recipients received $90

Why some Florida Social Security recipients received $90

The payments, designed to offset Medicare Part B costs, using money from the Medicare Improvement Fund, come just weeks before a contentious election.

U.N. Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Review National Implementations

U.N. Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Review National Implementations

The U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is tasked with monitoring how countries implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and fulfill their obligations. Starting in 2027, committee members, including newly elected human rights advocate Mushegh Hovsepyan, will review reports from states, civil society organizations, national human rights institutions, and international organizations. They will engage with civil society representatives to understand challenges and then question government representatives. Based on this information, the committee will prepare recommendations for states to improve their practices before submitting subsequent reports. The committee's work also involves interpreting the broad language of the convention and developing general comments, such as current efforts on violence against persons with disabilities. Hovsepyan emphasized that governments should not be defensive during sessions, as the committee's purpose is to identify successe...