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Laila AnnMarie Stevens documents her family's move from New York City to North Carolina — a kind of reversal of the historic Great Migration of the early 20th century.

The Trump administration is now requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education, say they can’t afford the new fee.

A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always on" location tracking on their smartphones.

The Guttmacher Institute has a new analysis on how many abortions happened in 2025.

Bronx native Mark Viera became fascinated with comedy very early on. While his mom spent countless hours as a social worker to provide for her family Mark and his older brother would pass the time watching the popular TV shows of the 70's and 80's. He became so engaged in the performances of his favorite comic personalities it didn't take long before he began to emulate the characters he came to love. On any given night he would entertain his family with remarkably accurate portrayals from shows like Carol Burnett "Sanford and Son" and "Three's Company." As his career flourished Mark personalized his artistic passion and parlayed it into one of his greatest labors of love: A one-hour Showtime special aptly entitled “Tales of Nuyorican”. The show an homage to his upbringing and hilarious life experiences became an instant classic. With the success of Nuyorican and a sold-out tour with singer Marc Anthony firmly establishing him as a force to be reckoned with Mark a devoted family man with an altruistic nature seized the opportunity to give back first by performing on a comedy special for American Family Insurance. “Stand Up For Family” which was hosted by good friend and fellow comic Bill Bellamy became a benchmark for family friendly entertainment. Shows for the “Make a Wish Foundation” and the “VIP Drug Rehabilitation Centers” in his native Bronx as well as several command performances for our U.S military overseas accent his philanthropic efforts. Mark made his network television debut on NBC's Emmy award winning show "30 Rock" an opportunity that piqued the interest of the industry’s most prominent executives. The comic and businessman recently sold a sitcom based on his compelling life to Warner Bros. and FOX. The much-anticipated project which is produced by comedy legend George Lopez is currently in development. Mark is unfazed by his growing popularity and remains loyal to his New York roots. Known to his fans as the Latin Prince he performs regularly at top comedy clubs including Caroline’s on Broadway and Gotham Comedy Club. He is also a regular at Improv’s and FunnyBone Comedy Clubs nationwide. Mark was hand picked to perform on the “Leatherneck” tour for the U.S. Marine Corps which is now in its second year. His numerous television credits include performances on the critically acclaimed "Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up" and Comedy Central’s "Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey." Mark’s most recent television appearance was on AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live”. A completely live stand up performance. Whether he's talking about crazy marriage his growing kids his beloved grandparents doing one of his dead-on impressions or joking about his life growing up in the Bronx Mark Viera takes his audience on a hilarious heartfelt journey finding enjoyment in the absurdities of life. Mark Viera on Instagram

Danny O'Shea turned 35 at his first Olympics, after three decades of skating and two reversed retirements.

The Justice Department is offering grants to cities and police departments across the country, but recipients must cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

Miguel Márquez San Juan, who ran Libros, Café y Jazz for 16 years, is remembered for creating a gathering place that blended literature, music and community in Tijuana.

The countdown is officially ON! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of sunshine, swings, and support at DS Action’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or a first-time sponsor, this event is your chance to make an impact on and off the course. This year’s tournament falls during the Master’s Tournament weekend, so you KNOW the golf vibes will be strong! While the pros compete in Augusta, in celebration of the 90th anniversary, we’ll be making magic right here at Twin Oaks Golf Course, all in support of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. More details to come. Be sure to watch for updates in our monthly newsletters and on our socials. Visit: DS Action’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic DS Action on Instagram and Facebook

The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.