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After allegations of sexual abuse, Latino leaders and historians consider the perils of building a cause around a single person In the wake of explosive allegations that the famed labor leader Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls from the 1960s to the 1980s, rebukes from elected officials have invoked one phrase more than others: … Read more

As living costs rise, the state where Gates and Bezos made billions is targeting top earners – could other states follow? Noel Frame knows exactly how difficult it is to raise taxes on the ultra-wealthy, because she has been trying to do just that – first as an activist, then as a state legislator – … Read more

Families fear undocumented relatives could be turned away or detained at recruit celebrations in South Carolina Federal immigration agents will be stationed at Marine Corps graduation events this week, the service has announced, raising fears that undocumented relatives celebrating their loved ones’ achievements will be seized and deported. The service is presenting the unusual move … Read more

FIRST ON FOX: Two dozen Republican state attorneys general are backing gun manufacturers in legal battles in New York, including in one case directly challenging New York Attorney General Letitia James’ role in attempting to expand liability against the manufacturers. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led the states in filing amicus briefs Monday in lawsuits … Read more

No other injuries were reported after the attack at a small Bulverde campus, where classes were cancelled A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself on Monday, according to authorities, who were still investigating what led to the early morning attack. No other injuries were reported at … Read more

“The water bill went up. The light bill went up. Now property taxes — what exactly are we doing here?” This was one of many cries of worry and frustration voiced by New York City residents at a recent public meeting, where they said that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s policies since taking office have made life … Read more

As Cesar Chavez Day becomes Farmworkers Day, we must remember that the hero is the movement The way we commemorate history is often – too often – by celebrating an individual with a statue, a place name, a holiday. While some have been torn down – statues of Gen Robert E Lee have given way … Read more

On social media, images of destruction in Iran are giving way to commentary from talking heads, dulling the reality of war.

Core focus will be on beauty, personal care and home products after spinning off brands such as Hellmann’s and Pot Noodle into $60bn entity Business live – latest updates Unilever is in advanced talks to combine its food business with US-based McCormick, in a deal including $15.7bn (£11.9bn) cash that would give the Marmite-to-Hellmann’s mayonnaise … Read more

The attack came hours after Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy plants and oil wells unless it opened the strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israel to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Iran attacked and set alight a fully loaded … Read more