African American man whose killing sparked a global movement for racial justice
An independent arbitrator has ruled that The Washington Post did not have sufficient cause to fire columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts after Charlie Kirk’s killing and has ordered the paper to reinstate her with full back pay and benefits. The decision has been issued this week and is binding under the paper’s labor agreement.
Target has pulled a children’s Halloween costume and has apologised after critics said the product and its promotional image evoked Jim Crow–era minstrel caricatures. The retailer has deleted the listing, opened an internal review and said the item "should never have been part of our assortment," while activists and some analysts have renewed boycott calls and warned of reputational fallout.
Colin Kaepernick has marked the 10-year anniversary of kneeling during the national anthem with new interviews and guarded reflections on his impact, legacy, and the political firestorm that followed. He remains out of the NFL, while ongoing debates frame his protest within a broader culture war.
Gauff has halted a Beijing match to challenge flickering LED boards, went on to win, and has addressed racist abuse she received online. She defended following the rules and praised Sun Xinran, who advanced in the tournament.
Democrats have surged in unusual Senate and governor races in red states, leveraging outsider candidates to challenge incumbents. Texas, Kansas and South Carolina show tossups in closely watched races, while independents and unconventional figures reshape the field. The broader map hints at a potential expansion of the political playing field, though outcomes remain uncertain.
The Mississippi attorney general has ruled the shooting of Kohen Wiley, a 1-year-old in Senatobia, justified. Video shows officers pursuing two women for alleged shoplifting before a moving car was fired upon, killing Kohen and injuring another. Families dispute the claim of imminent danger as protests continue.
Riot-driven unrest in France is fueling political rhetoric in the United States, with conservatives drawing links between French protests and domestic debates on immigration, security, and governance. European leaders are grappling with how to restore order while voters weigh future policy directions.
Republican-led House committees have released a scathing report alleging antisemitism within the American Psychological Association (APA). The document accuses APA leadership of “radical activism” that has alienated Jewish members and compromised standards. APA leaders reject the findings, saying they condemn antisemitism and have engaged Jewish psychologists to address concerns. The report cites internal emails and statements following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under the citys national security law. He had already been serving a separate national-security term and had been due for release in January 2027; the new sentence will extend his detention.