Jaclyn Diaz
Stories
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Trans community fears Trump's actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections
One of President Trump's first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It's just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community.
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Trump signs an order restricting gender-affirming care for minors
President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers under the age of 19.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments on Texas porn law
At issue is a Texas law that mandates pornography websites verify the ages of their users before they gain access to the material.
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Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice
California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the use of inmates as firefighters, the system is seen as exploitative.
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2 deaths are reported as uncontrolled wildfires ravage Southern California
Two people have died in the Eaton fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Tens of thousands of people have evacuated; more than 1,000 structures have burned.
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Wild weather brings snow to the South and Santa Ana winds to the West
As the South prepped for snow and more cold starting Wednesday, residents in Southern California faced off with hurricane-strength winds.
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Vehicular attacks are not new. But preventing them has been a big challenge
For decades, individuals and terrorist groups have used vehicles to carry out deadly attacks. But installing safeguards hasn't always been successful.
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The attack in New Orleans reveals ISIS' influence lingers, experts say
The man behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans said in videos that he was inspired by ISIS and had joined the group this summer. This attack shows ISIS' resonance and resilience persists.
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21 states are getting minimum wage bumps in 2025
Increases in Delaware, Illinois and Rhode Island will bring those states' minimums to $15 an hour, meaning 10 states and Washington, D.C., will now have $15 or higher minimum wage.
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Should you be worried about bird strikes during your next flight?
Bird strikes occur daily for commercial flights, costing airlines millions in damages each year. Although rare, these incidents can result in injuries and fatalities.
