Reports reveal racial bias in NYC child welfare, with Black and Latino families facing more investigations and an algorithm potentially exacerbating systemic biases.

The Bronx DA's office has accepted 109 law and undergrad students into its summer internship program, one of its largest cohorts, offering hands-on legal experience.

The Manhattan D.A. has allocated $295,000 to local groups for summer programs aimed at preventing youth gun violence, marking a continued investment in community-based initiatives.

Shelby County allocates $180,000 for scholarships to support over 1,000 youths to attend local summer camps, reflecting the county's commitment to providing positive, cost-free summer experiences for children.

Mayor Eric Adams has expanded NYC's youth swimming program and dedicated it to two teenagers who drowned, aiming to teach 18,000 second graders to swim for free annually.

ICE's detention of a Bronx high school student named Dylan led to protests and official condemnation in New York City, with legal and health concerns raised about his treatment post-arrest.

Las Vegas is hosting a hiring fair on June 11-12 to staff its Safekey and ReInvent after-school programs, seeking over 100 hourly workers for the upcoming school year.

SFUSD's revolutionary grading plan would have let students earn C's with 41% scores, skip homework entirely, & get a 50% minimum for any "reasonably attempted" work. It died faster than the average tech startup when parents found out.

California Governor announces $56.5M for summer jobs for at-risk youths in New York, aiming to support 21,000 low-income family members with employment and training.

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary announces Black Bear Awareness Weekend with activities, meet-and-greets, and educational talks, coinciding with National Black Bear Day.

Three men were sentenced for murders following druggings and robberies in NYC, with the victims targeted at gay bars. Victim John Umberger's mother, Linda Clary, has been advocating for justice.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil held his newborn son for the first time in a U.S. detention facility after a judge's order blocked a plexiglass separation policy.

The Illinois State Treasurer returned a Purple Heart to the family of WWII veteran Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord, an initiative part of Operation Purple Heart to restore military honors to rightful recipients.