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A Columbia University student detained by immigration agents was freed just hours later after New York's mayor personally raised her case with President Trump. The swift resolution shows how direct advocacy can make an immediate difference.
A charity won the right to challenge a policy that's kept refugee families apart since September. The case could reunite thousands of parents and children separated by conflict and distance.
South Africa's Special Investigating Unit just busted a corruption ring inside the Department of Home Affairs that was fraudulently issuing documents to illegal immigrants. The breakthrough shows the government's anti-corruption strategy is delivering real results.
A new report shows how immigrants are filling critical labor gaps and driving economic growth in Michigan, offering a roadmap to reverse the state's population decline. The findings highlight real solutions to workforce shortages affecting healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.
An Eastern European immigrant asked Americans to explain their famous friendliness. The wholesome responses reveal what makes American culture uniquely welcoming.
For the first time, researchers are using lightweight radio technology to track monarch butterflies during their epic 3,000-mile migration across North America. The breakthrough is filling crucial gaps in understanding one of nature's most mysterious journeys.
A tiny Bluetooth tracker weighing less than three grains of rice is revealing the secret routes of monarch butterflies. Your phone helps collect the data automatically every time a tagged butterfly flies nearby.
Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile turned a single concert into a massive fundraiser, livestreaming her Minneapolis show to raise over $600,000 for immigrants facing detention. The money goes directly to free legal aid for asylum seekers and detained residents.
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South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has uncovered officials who illegally sold visas for personal profit, with four low-paid workers receiving over $850,000 in bribes. The new government's swift action signals a historic shift toward accountability after decades of systemic corruption.
Spain transformed from economic crisis to Europe's fastest-growing major economy by welcoming young immigrants with smart policies. The country's approach shows how migration can revitalize struggling nations.
Researchers in Indonesia successfully used a drone to attach a satellite tracker to a rare pygmy blue whale for the first time, revealing a 2,000km migration path. The breakthrough allows scientists to study whale movements safely while helping protect these endangered giants from ship collisions.
Germany just slashed the waiting period for asylum-seekers to enter the workforce from months to just three months. The move aims to speed up integration while addressing the country's ongoing labor needs.
Bilal Fawaz works four jobs including driving Uber to fund his boxing career, and this Saturday he fights for the British light-middleweight championship. Despite surviving childhood trafficking and three decades without a passport, the 37-year-old English champion refuses to give up on his dreams.
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A nonprofit is working to preserve Ellis Island's abandoned 29-building hospital complex, where immigrant families faced medical challenges 75 years ago. The restoration will reveal intimate stories of resilience and hope that shaped America.
After months of heightened immigration enforcement in Minnesota, the Muslim community is entering Ramadan with renewed solidarity and support from neighbors across the state. Local leaders are celebrating resilience through prayer, potlucks, and peaceful gatherings.
Scientists in Indonesia used a drone to tag an endangered pygmy blue whale for the first time, revealing a previously unknown migration path between Indonesia and Australia. The breakthrough method is safer for whales and could transform how we protect these ocean giants.
Travelers between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain can now breeze through airports after completing all immigration checks before takeoff. The groundbreaking system uses biometric technology to eliminate arrival lines completely.
A federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported to El Salvador last year, cannot be detained again by immigration authorities. The decision marks a major victory for due process after his case exposed serious problems in deportation procedures.
Harvard undergraduates are combining classroom learning with real-world service by conducting research and writing for asylum applicants through a unique partnership. The Immigrant Justice Lab course connects students with nonprofit attorneys providing free legal representation to people seeking refuge.
While Americans celebrated Presidents' Day, millions of Chinese Americans kicked off the Lunar New Year, connecting cultures across continents. Nearly 10 billion trips will be made during this 40-day celebration, making it the world's largest annual migration.
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