USMNT to face Portugal, Belgium and Germany in pre-World Cup 2026 friendlies

The recent immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, led by the Border Patrol, resulted in over 250 arrests and has left the community in a state of fear and uncertainty. The operation, which lasted about a week, was unexpected and has altered the daily lives of residents, particularly within the immigrant population.

A Chicago man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing a senior citizen onto the tracks of the Chicago Transit Authority as a train was approaching. This incident raises serious concerns about public safety in transit systems, particularly regarding the vulnerability of elderly passengers.

Federal forces have initiated an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, Louisiana, known as Operation Catahoula Crunch, targeting undocumented immigrants under the Trump administration's intensified crackdown. Images have surfaced showing arrests being made on the streets of the city, which has been described as a sanctuary for immigrants. This operation follows similar actions in other Democratic-led cities, such as Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Obama presidential center, which includes a library, museum, and athletic facility, is set to open in June after several years of delays. This development follows a period of protests and criticism regarding the project.

Cleta Mitchell, a prominent rightwing election integrity activist, testified in a federal trial in North Carolina regarding a new voter registration law that imposes stricter requirements, particularly affecting same-day registration. The trial is focused on whether this law discriminates against college students, with Judge Thomas Schroeder set to make a ruling after the trial concludes.

A recent investigation by The Guardian revealed that Dollar General and Family Dollar stores frequently charge customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on shelves. During an inspection in Windsor, North Carolina, state inspector Ryan Coffield scanned 300 items, finding discrepancies between shelf prices and checkout totals for various products, including frying pans and Frosted Flakes.