Indigenous trailblazer to be inducted into Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
Ross Anderson set out to represent people of color in professional skiing. He's one of the US Ski and Board Hall Hall of Fame's 2023 inductees.
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Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel is the latest Trump ally to change tune
Ousted RNC chair Ronna McDaniel is becoming a paid NBC contributor and starting to take a stand against former President Donald Trump.
US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame inducts its first Native American member
Ross Anderson has held the American speed skiing record since 2006, reaching 154 miles an hour. He's one of the few indigenous members of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
A push is underway for voters to make Florida the next state to expand Medicaid
For a decade, Florida lawmakers have debated whether to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Advocates are trying to circumvent the legislature and take the issue directly to voters.
Carlee Russell pleads guilty, avoids jail after falsely reporting her own kidnapping
During the sentencing, Judge David Carpenter suspended Russell's two six-month sentences, saying it would be a "waste of government resources" to put her in jail for her crime.
Native Americans are hardest hit by syphilis surge
Rates are so bad in Native American communities that public health experts have asked the federal government to declare an emergency. Inadequate prenatal care may be partly to blame.
With a federal menthol ban looming, tobacco companies push 'non-menthol' substitutes
The alternatives have a similar taste, packaging and marketing. Anti-smoking activists say this is a way to get around state and federal bans.
Alabama governor signs anti-DEI law
Another state has moved to how race can be discussed in schools and universities. Alabama's governor signed a law that would allow school staff to be terminated if they teach "divisive concepts."
Alabama governor signs ban on DEI funds that restricts 'divisive concepts' in schools
"Nothing in this act," the legislation states, ".... May be construed to inhibit or violate the First Amendment rights of any student or employee." But its opponents say it does just that.
Beyoncé's new album is inspired by backlash to her entering the country music genre
With less than 10 days until the release of her new album, Cowboy Carter, the multiple Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter discusses the moment that inspired her to delve into country music.