Discrimination lawsuit claims environment following murder of Ahmaud Arbery drove a race-based hiring process for police chief
The lawsuit, filed by three law enforcement officials, claims county officials intent on hiring a Black man discriminated against them based on race and gender.
United States Attorney General comments on federal hate crimes convictions of Ahmaud Arbery's killers
During a news conference Tuesday from Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland gave a statement after Ahmaud Arbery's killers were convicted.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother says hate crimes conviction of son's killers is result of family's fight because DOJ wanted plea deal
"What the DOJ did today, they was made to do today. It wasn't because of what they wanted to do. They were made to do their job today." - Wanda Cooper-Jones
Abortion Laws, Texas' SB8, and Roe v. Wade | Expert Interview with Liza Fuentes
VERIFY spoke to Liza Fuentes, senior research scientist at Guttmacher Institute, about what SB8 and Oklahoma’s bill could mean for women in Texas seeking abortion.
Fact-checking if a Rhode Island bill actually says that unvaccinated residents would be taxed more
Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
Fact-checking if the 45% of Texas women who traveled out of state for abortion services went to Oklahoma
Data show nearly half of Texas women who traveled out of state for abortion care went to Oklahoma in the months after the Texas Heartbeat Act went into effect.
Fact-checking if Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn’t wear a mask
If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
Fact-checking if there is a separate federal no-fly list for unruly passengers
Individual airlines can ban unruly passengers from boarding their planes, but there is not a federal no-fly list for people who have been abusive or unruly on planes
Fact-checking if you can see the Great Pacific Garbage Patch from space
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large collection of marine debris that can be seen floating on the ocean surface. It’s large, but you can’t see it from space.
Fact-checking if Los Angeles County banned government-funded travel to Texas and Florida over LGBTQ laws
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors banned government-funded travel to Texas and Florida over LGBTQ legislation. It does not apply to personal travel.
He died in 2019 just days before Christmas. His family says he was bullied at school.
In episode two of "A Different Cry," Jeffery Taylor's parents share how he died. Experts discuss suicide rates among Black children. Suicides are also undercounted.
'Someone needed to stand up for Jeffery' | Mother of first-grader who died by suicide sues school district, teacher
Lakeshia Chaney is taking the school district and one of its teachers to court. She said they contributed to the death of her son, Jeffery Taylor, in December 2019.
HCTV: State of the Real Estate After Fed Rate Increase
Christine Hall of Slate Real Estate one of our Home
Connect TV real estate experts has encouraging news for buyers in a market that shows signs of cooling down.
Diversity & Inclusion Critical for Medical Advancements
Dr. Randall Morgan, a health disparities expert, shares why it is vital for all people to be included when researching and developing new medications and treatments.
COVID-19 and Summer Travel: What Parents Need to Know
Dr. LaTonya Washington, Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis talks safety measures when traveling, and myths about vaccines.
Cara Harbstreet, Intuitive Eating Registered Dietician joins us our show dispelling potato myths and shares why you should make them a regular part of your diet.
Career assistance for Veterans with service-connected disabilities
VR&E's new executive director, Nick Pamperin shares information on The Veterans Benefits Administration’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program.
Best Buddies International: On a Mission to Help Those with IDD
There are 200 million people in the world living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Anthony Shriver, recognizing a need started this mission.
Asian AND American: An AAPI Heritage Month Special
Journalists around the country explore the history of anti-Asian hate in the U.S., stereotypes and microaggressions we're still fighting, and where to go from here.