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On this day in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor made history as the first African-American flight attendant in the United States. Hired by Mohawk Airlines after challenging discrimination in the industry, Taylor’s achievement marked a major milestone in civil rights and aviation history. Though her tenure lasted only six months due to airline policies at the time, her impact paved the way for greater inclusion in commercial aviation.

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A new Gallup survey shows American optimism about the future has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 20 years. The decline is steepest among Democrats, Black Americans and Hispanic adults, with rising costs for food, housing and health care cited as key factors. The findings highlight a growing political and demographic divide in outlook on the nation’s future.

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A new report from the Center for American Progress projects that President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” could lead to higher federal deficits and significant losses in health care coverage. Critics argue the tax cuts primarily benefit wealthy Americans while increasing financial pressure on working-class and low-income households.

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The Social Security Administration has acknowledged in new court filings that it gave judges false information while defending a Department of Government Efficiency team’s access to millions of Americans’ personal records. The admission comes as a major federal employee union pushes to reopen discovery, citing concerns about data security, unauthorized sharing and election-related activity.

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Wendy Williams is mourning the death of her father, Thomas D. Williams, who died at 94. The news was shared by her niece in an Instagram tribute celebrating his life as an educator, author and community figure. His passing comes as Williams continues to challenge a court-ordered guardianship, which was upheld in August 2025.

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A new CBS News analysis shows that fewer than 14% of immigrants arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement had violent criminal records, despite repeated claims from the Trump administration that deportation efforts focus on the “worst of the worst.” The report also found that many arrests involved civil immigration violations rather than serious crimes.

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New polling suggests Rep. Wesley Hunt is emerging as a serious contender in the Texas U.S. Senate Republican primary, narrowing the gap with Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. The data highlights shifting dynamics among MAGA voters and raises questions about whether Paxton’s lead can hold in a crowded race.

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With just days remaining before the Department of Homeland Security funding deadline, a standoff over border enforcement reforms is raising the prospect of a partial DHS shutdown. Democrats are pushing for changes to how ICE and Border Patrol operate, including body cameras, limits on force and stricter oversight, while lawmakers in both parties warn the political stakes are high in an election year. A shutdown could ripple across TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard and cyber defense operations.

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Former NFL defensive back and Super Bowl champion Barry Wilburn died in a house fire in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis early Friday morning. Wilburn, a Melrose High School graduate and Ole Miss standout, went on to play five seasons in the NFL and led the league in interceptions in 1987. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to officials.

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Students interested in earning an HBCU degree without relocating may soon have more options through a new initiative expanding online access to historically Black colleges and universities. The eHBCU consortium brings together multiple institutions on a shared digital learning platform, offering more than 33 degree programs and certifications in areas such as health care, professional development and business management.

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