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Balenciaga | New York Post

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Balenciaga slammed for selling basic rain boots for $1,000: 'What an absolute bargain' September 14, 2023 | 9:08am The designer brand's polyurethane, wide-calf Men's Excavator Boot, which also feature a jovial upturned toe box and Balenciaga branding, runs for $1,165 online. ncG1vNJzZmimqaW8tMCNnKamZ6SWtHCuwKWcp5uZlrSiew%3D%3D

Cindy Montaez wheelchair: What type of cancer did Cindy Montaez have?

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Cindy Montaez’s death was met with tremendous sadness on October 21, 2023. She created a lasting impact that will be remembered by those whose lives she touched and the causes she championed. Her legacy as an advocate, a warrior for change, and a protector of diversity lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to meet her. Cindy Montaez will be remembered with tremendous respect and appreciation for her lasting impact on California’s political landscape and her steadfast dedication to her community and the environment. Read More...

How one group is breaking the cycle of youth returning to prison

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Summary On any given night, nearly 50,000 youth are incarcerated in facilities away from home in the United States. When children are incarcerated at age 17 or younger, 71 percent end up rearrested within three years of release, according to the Department of Justice. The nonprofit Avenues for Justice, an alternative to incarceration program, keeps 97 percent of its clients from returning to prison after a three-year period. The PBS NewsHour’s Tim McPhillips talks to Avenues for Justice and other youth incarceration experts about the support kids need to succeed and what helps break the cycle. Read More...