Estate Planning: A Practical Guide for Everyone

Estate Planning: A Practical Guide for Everyone

Originally published on willsandestates.nyc. The term “estate planning” often brings to mind images of wealthy individuals dividing vast fortunes among heirs. However, this is a misconception. Estate planning is not just for the affluent. It’s a vital process for anyone who wants to ensure their wishes are fulfilled, and their loved ones are provided for […]

Executive Order to Shut Down the Border Would Put Thousands of Lives at Risk

Executive Order to Shut Down the Border Would Put Thousands of Lives at Risk

By Deirdre Schifeling and Lee Gelernt | ACLU WASHINGTON — The White House released today a fact sheet announcing details on an impending executive action from the Biden administration that will severely restrict people’s legal right to seek asylum. Among the measures announced, the administration will effectively shut off asylum for the overwhelming majority of people arriving […]

Exxon Owns Guyana: The New Colonial Masters

Exxon Owns Guyana: The New Colonial Masters

Photo source: This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2. By Arthur Piccolo On the eastern coast of South America, there is a small nation called Guyana. Known for its lush rainforests, vibrant culture, and promising potential, Guyana caught the eye of a mighty corporate behemoth. No, it wasn’t a fairy tale villain—it was […]

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County Breaks Ground

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County Breaks Ground

Photos courtesy: Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County $33M affordable homeownership development to transform 13 vacant lots into permanently affordable, equity-building opportunities for 42 first-time homebuyers NEW YORK (May 31, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County joined with elected officials, community leaders, and financial supporters to celebrate and break ground […]

Haiti: First Kenyan Police Arrive to Help Tackle Gang Violence – But the Prospects for Success Are Slim

Haiti: First Kenyan Police Arrive to Help Tackle Gang Violence – But the Prospects for Success Are Slim

Editorial credit: Sandor Szmutko / Shutterstock.com By Amalendu Misra | The Conversation An advance team of Kenyan special forces police have arrived in the troubled Caribbean nation of Haiti. They are part of a larger UN-backed “support” mission tasked with establishing order, pushing back the advances of criminal gangs and allowing the freshly appointed interim […]

5 Steps to Grill Vegetables

5 Steps to Grill Vegetables

(Culinary.net) Burgers, brats, steak, chicken, pork chops and all the flavors of fresh meat get all the love on the grill, but a well-rounded meal calls for sides and veggies. Before you plan your next backyard barbecue, incorporate tasty vegetables – peppers, asparagus, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and more – for an all-out blitz of fresh-grilled […]

Donald Trump’s OTHER Criminal Conspiracy – Falsifying Undocumented Immigrant Employees’ Records

Donald Trump’s OTHER Criminal Conspiracy – Falsifying Undocumented Immigrant Employees’ Records

Editorial credit: Jonah Elkowitz / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Following last Thursday’s historic verdict announcement, Donald Trump immediately pivoted to his favorite anti-immigrant talking points as part of his post-conviction rant in the hall of the courthouse to air his grievances – and lie – noting: “…our country’s gone to hell. We don’t have the same […]

The Health Divide: Old Inequities in New Obesity Drugs, and New Looks at Long COVID and Cystic Fibrosis Disparities

The Health Divide: Old Inequities in New Obesity Drugs, and New Looks at Long COVID and Cystic Fibrosis Disparities

Editorial credit: Marc Bruxelle / Shutterstock.com By Amber Dance | Center for Health Journalism Black people feel left out of weight-loss drug craze. Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have rapidly surged in popularity, but the benefits aren’t being distributed equally, reports Anissa Durham in a Word In Black–STAT collaboration.   “Many Black Americans … worry that their […]