Ben Schamisso
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Chicago, IL, United States
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U.S. Hiring Stays Strong, Complicating Fed's Inflation Fight (VIDEO)
With not enough people available to fill jobs, businesses are having to offer higher pay to attract and keep workers. → Read More
How Can Earth Avoid An Asteroid Strike?
If a meteor actually hits Earth, it's called a meteorite. As many as 30 pebble sized ones strike the planet each day. → Read More
Former Chicago Labor Leader Receives 19 Months In Prison For Extortion
The longtime head of the Chicago Teamsters union was sentenced Wednesday in a tale that crosses organized labor, extortion and popular TV shows. → Read More
Redistricting Changed The Face Of A Massachusetts Town's Politics
Lowell, Massachusetts used new districts in its 2021 elections, changing the face of its politics and bringing representation to leadership. → Read More
Forbes: 400 Richest Americans Less Wealthy In 2022 Due To Inflation
For the first time since 2009, the 400 richest people in America lost money this year as a group, according to Forbes magazine. → Read More
How A Cameroonian Immigrant Was Granted Asylum In The U.S.
Many Cameroonians have had to flee their country due to ongoing violence threatening their lives. One man describes his journey. → Read More
Curriculum Wars Are Intensifying Amid Rising Teacher Burnout
More schools are policing what can be taught, from discussions of gender identity to race. → Read More
Title 42 Will Remain In Effect For The Foreseeable Future
Texas and Missouri had sued the Biden administration to keep the program in place amid a record level of unauthorized border crossings. → Read More
Dutch Doctor Helps Americans Who Want Abortions And Can't Get Them
Through her website Aid Access, people can talk with a physician and order abortion pills, even in places that restrict them. → Read More
How The U.S. Would Compare To Other Countries If Roe Is Overturned
The U.S. would be an outlier on the global stage for rolling back abortion rights, but it's also an exception at the moment with Roe v. Wade. → Read More
There Were 13 Mass Shootings In The U.S. This Weekend
At least 17 people are dead and dozens wounded after 13 mass shootings in the U.S. since Friday. → Read More
Schools Increase Security As Precaution After Uvalde Shooting
Schools are taking new precautions after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. → Read More
Author Who Posed As A Refugee Shares Insights Into His Risky Journey
Matthieu Aikins shares details of his journey of posing as a refugee in 2016 to help his friend and interpreter flee Afghanistan. → Read More
Philippine Election Could Put Dictator's Son In Power (VIDEO)
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is the clear favorite to win the Philippine presidency 35 years after his father was overthrown. → Read More
A Le Pen Win In French Election Could Be Major Blow For Pres. Biden
Marine Le Pen has long admired Russia's Vladimir Putin. Her far-right party owes a debt to a Russian bank suspected of being close to the Kremlin. → Read More
Finland, Sweden Move Toward NATO Membership Amid Russian Aggression
Finland and Sweden have remained non-aligned for decades, but they're now expected to apply for NATO membership in the coming weeks. → Read More
The Weight Of 'Genocide:' Why Leaders Are Hesitant To Use The Word
The use of the word "genocide" is one of symbolism, but it can also signal an alarm to intervene. → Read More
One Project Is Countering Kremlin Propaganda One Phone Call At A Time
A call service is trying to spread the real word about what's happening in the Russia-Ukraine war as the former tries to spread propaganda. → Read More
Mexico Remains Neutral, But Some Feel It's Cozying Up To Russia In War
Legislators from Mexico's ruling party recently formed a Mexico-Russia Friendship committee, prompting a strong rebuke from the U.S. → Read More
COVID-19 Asylum Limits At U.S.-Mexico Border To End May 23
The policy will end on paper April 1, but it will not take effect until May 23, to allow border officials time to prepare. → Read More