Kadia Aretha Tubman

New York

National News & Disinformation Correspondent at Scripps News

/KAY•dee•uh/ My facts are straight but I'm not. covers disinfo for @scrippsnews previously @businessinsider @yahoonews @risj_oxford @nielsen

Articles

9/11 community urges Congress to keep World Trade Center Health Program alive

2 weeks ago | scrippsnews.com | Kadia Aretha Tubman

First responders, survivors and advocates from the 9/11 community lobbied Congress on Monday to support a critical health program gutted by the Department of Government Efficiency. "I'm not a happy camper today," retired FDNY Deputy Chief Richard Alles told Scripps News on Capitol Hill Monday.
‘Unconscionable’: Federal cuts threaten future of 9/11 health program

2 weeks ago | scrippsnews.com | Kadia Aretha Tubman

When retired FDNY Deputy Chief Richard Alles and Michael Barasch, one of the lead lawyers fighting for the 9/11 community, learned they had cancer they weren’t surprised. "It's not a question of if but when you're going to get sick. It's a guarantee. I never had any doubt,” Alles told Scripps News Group. Both Alles and Barasch were at or close to Ground Zero the day of the attacks.
Federal judge blocks Department of Education's guidance on DEI amid split response among states

2 weeks ago | abc15.com | Simon Kaufman |Kadia Aretha Tubman

A federal judge temporarily blocked new guidance from the Department of Education aimed at limiting DEI programs in K-12 public schools. Earlier this month, the Department of Education sent a memo to states requesting school leaders certify updated compliance with civil rights laws.
Chinese manufacturers entice Americans to buy directly amid the trade war. But it's not that simple

3 weeks ago | scrippsnews.com | Kadia Aretha Tubman

After President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on China, Chinese factories on TikTok "seized" an opportunity to reach US consumers directly. "What these creators are saying now is that they can get even lower prices by going directly to the factories in China. So instead of maybe paying $10 for an item on a platform like Temu or Shein, they would pay $2," Sky Canaves, principal analyst for retail and e-commerce at E-Marketer, told Scripps News Group.
Chinese manufacturers entice Americans to buy directly amid the trade war. But it's not that simple

3 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Kadia Aretha Tubman |Tony Aria

After President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on China, Chinese factories on TikTok "seized" an opportunity to reach US consumers directly. "What these creators are saying now is that they can get even lower prices by going directly to the factories in China. So instead of maybe paying $10 for an item on a platform like Temu or Shein, they would pay $2," Sky Canaves, principal analyst for retail and e-commerce at E-Marketer, told Scripps News Group.
Consumers weary amid tariffs, market swings

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Simon Kaufman |Kadia Aretha Tubman

President Trump's on-again, off-again tariff actions have sparked major stock market swings, and they're leaving many people hesitant about what's next. "My concern is the continued uncertainty with this administration," Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto said in an interview with CNN on Wednesday. Even members of the president's party are noting hesitancy. "It's a stability issue, you know, businesses hate uncertainty," North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said on Tuesday.
HIV prevention fight pushes forward amid federal cuts: ‘Why stop now?’

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Kadia Aretha Tubman

When Anthony Randolph received news that he was HIV-positive, his first thought when hearing his diagnosis was, “I’m going to die.”Randolph was in his 40s at the time and his doctor asked him if he wanted to live. When he answered yes, she told him to take his medication every day. “And I took that to heart,” he said. “And I take my medication every day because I want to live.”That was 20 years ago. Randolph is one of more than one million people in the U.S. living with HIV.
US flagship HIV/AIDS prevention program faces shaky future

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Kadia Aretha Tubman

Public health advocates on Tuesday warned a House subcommittee against a 'chaotic, rapid retreat' by the U.S. from a flagship global HIV/AIDS initiative — a program that has saved over 25 million lives. “We have the opportunity to have not only the legacy of the past 20 years but a tremendous diplomatic, national security, and economic success,” said the Center for Global Health Practice and Impact’s Mark Dybul, who testified before a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee Tuesday morning.
Social Security changes backed by DOGE ‘a recipe for disaster,’ advocates say

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Kadia Aretha Tubman

The Social Security Administration walked back a new controversial policy that was set to take effect in April. On Wednesday, the agency announced a new rule requiring some current and new beneficiaries to prove their identity in person would not apply to specific groups of people. However, advocates say major changes to the agency still present barriers to millions of people trying to access benefits.
Colleges and universities work to adapt to Trump's education policies

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Simon Kaufman |Kadia Aretha Tubman

A Columbia University student is suing President Trump and several top cabinet officials, claiming they sought to "detain and deport" her as a result of her participation in what the lawsuit labeled as pro-Palestinian protests. Yunseo Chung is a 21-year-old lawful permanent resident and junior at the school. A senior Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told the Associated Press that she participated in a pro-Hamas protest at neighboring Barnard College earlier this month.