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The Obama Presidential Center is officially opening after years of planning and construction on Chicago's South Side. The campus features a museum, library branch, community spaces and exhibits dedicated to the legacy of President Barack Obama.

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Higher gasoline and diesel prices cost Americans an additional $44.8 billion during the Iran conflict, according to a New York Times analysis. The report found consumers took more bus rides, spent less on essentials and faced higher prices on everyday goods as fuel costs climbed.

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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Black history exhibits and other historical content removed from national parks. The ruling cites exhibits related to slavery, civil rights, Indigenous communities and climate science and gives the administration 21 days to comply.

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Fast-food prices have climbed sharply in recent years, and where you live can make a major difference in how much you spend. A new WalletHub report identifies the states that devote the highest and lowest percentage of their income to fast food purchases.

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Former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Aldon Smith has died at age 36. According to The New York Times, Smith spent the final morning of his life helping deliver pizzas to a Bay Area homeless charity, a final act of service that is drawing attention as friends and fans remember his life and career.

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A new political era may be taking shape in the nation's capital after voters selected Janeese Lewis George as the Democratic nominee for mayor and Robert White as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate to Congress. Their victories come as the city faces major budget challenges and an ongoing fight for statehood.

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Vice President JD Vance sparred with "The View" co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin over claims that Black history is being removed from public spaces. The debate comes days after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore slavery and civil rights exhibits at several historic sites.

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Bitcoin posted gains this week as markets responded to reports of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran. Investors appear encouraged by signs that tensions could ease, helping drive the cryptocurrency above $66,000. While Bitcoin remains below its record high, the latest rally reflects renewed optimism as markets watch developments in the region.

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On this day in 1966, Stokely Carmichael changed the course of the civil rights movement with two words: “Black Power.” Speaking during the March Against Fear in Mississippi after James Meredith was shot, Carmichael called for a new approach centered on self-determination, pride and political power. The phrase would become one of the most influential rallying cries in modern American history.

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A new Emerson College poll offers a snapshot of Black political sentiment heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Rising unemployment, workforce declines among Black women and concerns about inflation are fueling frustration, while many voters continue to closely watch developments surrounding voting rights and the economy. The question now is whether that frustration will translate into turnout at the ballot box.

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