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Japanese American groups blast use of Fort Bliss, former internment camp site, as ICE detention center

“The use of national security rhetoric to justify mass incarceration today echoes the same logic that led to their forced removal and incarceration,” one advocate said.
An ICE detention facility being built to house migrants at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, on Aug. 8, 2025.
An ICE detention facility being built to house migrants at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, on Aug. 8, 2025.

Dubai chocolate desserts hit state fairs as a hot-ticket item

Fairgoers from Minnesota to Texas to California are sweet on the treat that's a departure from funnel cakes and turkey legs.
Dubai Chocolate bar with green kadayif and pistachio spread with pistachio nuts - close up
Dubai Chocolate bar with green kadayif and pistachio spread with pistachio nuts - close up

Police arrest suspect in L.A. golf club attack that brutally injured a Sikh man, 70

A homeless man was arrested and accused of an assault with a deadly weapon. The incident happened near a gurdwara in L.A.
Members of Southern California's Sikh community gathered Monday to call for justice a week after a 70-year-old man was critically injured in a violent North Hollywood assault.
Members of Southern California's Sikh community gathered Monday to call for justice a week after a 70-year-old man was critically injured in a violent North Hollywood assault.
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White House ordered to partially restore grants to UCLA after seeking $1 billion settlement

More than $500 million in federal grants were suspended over claims of inadequate handling of antisemitism on campus.
Students in front of Royce Hall  on the UCLA campus in Westwood on August 7.
Students in front of Royce Hall  on the UCLA campus in Westwood on August 7.
27d ago

DOJ accuses George Washington University of 'acting deliberately indifferent' to antisemitism

"Our actions clearly demonstrate our commitment to addressing antisemitic actions," a university spokesperson said in response.
George Washington University on April 12, 2025.
George Washington University on April 12, 2025.

The hottest fashion accessory right now will make you super cool: Mini portable fans

Long popular in Asian countries, personal fans are everywhere lately and point to a rise in both temps and fast fashion.
a man holding a portable fan
a man holding a portable fan
32d ago

Trump to require universities to hand over admissions data on race

The move comes after Ivy League universities Columbia and Brown struck settlements that require them to release information about applicants’ race.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
33d ago

Stanford student newspaper sues Trump officials over immigration law that they say led to chilling of free speech

The Stanford Daily accused the administration of using immigration provisions to threaten deportation, leading to censorship and violating First Amendment rights.
Stanford University
Stanford University

ICE releases Purdue student who was abruptly detained at her visa hearing

Yeonsoo Go, who was handcuffed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents upon leaving her visa hearing, was kept at a facility in Louisiana, according to the ICE database.
Yeonsoo Go.
Yeonsoo Go.

Poll finds decline in belief that Blacks and Asians face racial discrimination

Meanwhile, about 3 in 10 people said DEI increased discrimination against white people.
A poster of a painting of George Floyd is held up near a building exterior outside
A poster of a painting of George Floyd is held up near a building exterior outside
41d ago

UCLA to pay over $6 million to settle lawsuit over pro-Palestinian protests

The plaintiffs, Jewish students who brought the lawsuit in June 2024, accused the university of failing to act when pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampments last year.
UCLA campus
UCLA campus

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