U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk called for independent investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration detention as DHS watchdogs launch inquiries into ICE custody deaths and use of force. DHS denies any spike in deaths, while Human Rights Watch says mortality is at its highest level in more than a decade.
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Texas has approved a statewide reading list that will require public school students to read Bible passages beginning with a staggered rollout in 2030. Supporters cite the role of Judeo-Christian traditions in U.S. history, while critics say the mandate favors Christianity and limits local choice.
New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rent increases on one- and two-year leases for roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. The decision fulfills a key campaign promise by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and drew both praise from tenant advocates and criticism from property owner groups.
Trump said any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies would face an immediate 100% tariff on all goods sent to the United States. The warning comes amid trade talks with the European Union and continuing tensions over taxes aimed largely at U.S. tech firms.
Billionaire Leon Black is set to testify behind closed doors before House investigators examining Jeffrey Epstein’s network. Lawmakers are expected to question him about roughly $170 million in payments he made to Epstein between 2012 and 2017.
Turkey beat the United States 3-2 on Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal, handing the Americans their first loss of the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. had already advanced and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game after reviewing a no-call and assigning a Flagrant Foul 2 for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat. Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officials for failing to call the play during Wednesday’s game.