In Springfield, faith-based coalitions are creating emergency hubs to care for children — and churches are preparing for their sanctuaries to be breached.

The MAGA-verse seems to think that the Democratic representative either deserved to be attacked—or made the whole thing up.

Shirley Raines, the heart and hands behind the nonprofit Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at age 58. Raines passed away on January 28, after being found unresponsive at her home in Henderson, Nevada. Her death was confirmed by her organization. No foul play is suspected, and an autopsy is pending. Known to thousands as Ms. Shirley, Raines built a movement rooted in dignity, presence, and care. Through Beauty 2 The Streetz, she provided food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and personal care services to people experiencing homelessness, most visibly on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. Haircuts, makeup, and grooming were not extras in her work. They were central. Raines believed looking in the mirror and seeing yourself cared for could be life-changing. Her outreach gained national attention through social media, where videos of her work reached millions. In those moments, she addressed the people she served as “kings” and “queens,” a practice that became a signature of her approach. The message was consistent: everyone deserves respect, no matter their circumstances. https://www.tiktok.com/@beauty2thestreetz/video/7586536663422209310?_r=1&_t=8rykbzG7Kta Raines’ impact was formally recognized when she was named CNN Hero of the Year in 2021, a moment that helped expand her nonprofit’s reach and resources. Still, those closest to her say her greatest pride came from the relationships she built week after week on the streets. Born and raised in Compton, California, Raines was also a mother of six. Her life was shaped by personal loss, which she openly shared as part of her motivation to show up for others with urgency and love. Shirley Raines leaves behind a legacy measured not just in numbers served, but in lives seen.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Shirley Raines (@beauty2thestreetz)

An attorney for a Chicago woman shot and wounded by a CBP agent is asking a judge to allow the disclosure of evidence to "combat the continuing harm to her reputation."

Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, of Minneapolis remains jailed for allegedly spraying her during a Minneapolis town hall.

Non-binding MOU stems from campaign to win submarine contract for Canada’s navy

Another wave of job cuts is hitting Amazon’s corporate ranks as the company reshapes itself for what it says is a faster, more AI-driven future. Amazon confirmed Wednesday that it plans to eliminate about 16,000 corporate roles, marking the second major round of layoffs since October. The company said the decision is part of a broader internal reset focused on simplifying how it operates while redirecting resources toward artificial intelligence. In a blog post announcing the cuts, Amazon said the layoffs are meant to “strengthen our organization by reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy.” The move lines up with the company’s growing push to spend aggressively on AI tools and large-scale data center expansion. These reductions follow October’s layoffs, when roughly 14,000 corporate employees were let go. At that time, Amazon made it clear that more cuts could follow in 2026 as leadership identified “additional places we can remove layers.” Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, addressed concerns about whether layoffs would become routine. “That’s not our plan,” Galetti wrote. “But just as we always have, every team will continue to evaluate the ownership, speed, and capacity to invent for customers, and make adjustments as appropriate.” Some employees felt the impact even earlier this week. On Tuesday, workers in Amazon’s cloud division received an email, reportedly sent in error, that referenced “organizational changes” and acknowledged that “impacted colleagues” had already been notified. Amazon employed about 1.58 million people as of the end of the third quarter, with most working in warehouses and logistics. Since October, roughly 30,000 corporate and tech roles have been cut, about 10 percent of that workforce. CEO Andy Jassy has repeatedly linked workforce reductions to efficiency gains from AI. “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs,” Jassy said last year, signaling that this shift is far from over.

Our perception of a person’s physical beauty is colored by our perception of their behavior – but what if we divorced inner and outer beauty?

U.S. Capitol Police investigated a drastic increase in threats against members of Congress and their staffs last year.