A local celebrity, Simpson, passed away after a battle with cancer. The mayor of Cincinnati has formed a Futures Commission to analyze the city's finances. Aaliyah Bilal from Cincinnati is among past Whiting winners who achieved significant literary success. The Ohio Legislature overrode Governor Mike DeWine's veto to enact a law banning certain bans. The EPA is now strictly regulating PFAS chemicals, years after Robert Bilott's legal fight against their contamination, which was depicted in the film 'Dark Waters'. The commission will also explore various legal practice incentives and educational pathways.

A Haitian family, split between the US and Haiti, faces uncertainty as the US government's cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) threatens their legal status. The TPS program allowed immigrants from countries affected by disasters to live and work in the US. The Trump administration's decision to end TPS for Haitians is being challenged in court. The family in Boston, beneficiaries of TPS, have been supporting their relatives in Haiti through remittances, which are crucial for Haiti's economy. The potential loss of TPS could halt the family's financial aid to their relatives and disrupt their lives in the US.

The article tells the story of Haitian asylum seekers, particularly Samuel and his family, who fled to Canada from the United States due to fears of deportation after the Trump administration's anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies. It details the challenges they faced in Haiti, their journey to the U.S., and their eventual decision to seek asylum in Canada following the announcement of the expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The piece highlights the differences in the reception and treatment of asylum seekers between the U.S. and Canada, with Canada offering a more welcoming environment and support system, despite the long and uncertain process of seeking asylum.

John Kelly, White House Chief of Staff, suggested that immigrants who haven't applied for DACA are afraid or lazy. Immigration lawyer Mana Yegani refutes the laziness claim, citing fear as a significant deterrent. She recalls advising applicants that their information, required by DACA, would not be used against them or their parents for deportation during Obama's presidency. However, under the Trump administration, she expresses concern that this might no longer be the case.

The article discusses the harsh labor conditions of Haitian cane workers in the Dominican Republic despite the DR-CAFTA trade agreement, which was intended to improve such conditions. Workers like Jonas Pierre face long hours, low wages, and poor treatment, with little to no improvement since the agreement's implementation. The U.S. Department of Labor found the Dominican government inadequately enforcing labor laws, but the government denies these charges. The article also highlights the systemic discrimination against Haitians, known as antihaitianismo, and the challenges faced by workers in accessing social security and legal documentation. Despite some companies like CAEI making progress, the industry-wide change is limited, and many workers continue to live in poverty and work in grueling conditions.

The article discusses the migration crisis on the island of Hispaniola, where Haitians and their descendants are leaving the Dominican Republic due to threats and a government call for undocumented individuals to exit. Many have settled in makeshift shelters along the Haiti-Dominican border, living in poor conditions with health risks, including a cholera outbreak. Despite the hardships, economic necessity forces some, like Mirsis and Andreis Jean-Louis, to risk crossing back into the Dominican Republic for work. The situation is reminiscent of the 1937 massacre ordered by Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo, creating fear among the Haitian community. The article highlights the daily struggles of these migrants, including the story of Christella Saintime, who fled while pregnant due to the same fears.