News

Federal Judge Says Trump Administration Must Restore Disaster Money to Democratic States

International

UK Authorities Bring New Charges of Rape and Sexual Assault Against Russell Brand

British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand

by Krutika Pathi | Dec 23

Greta Thunberg Arrested in London While Supporting Hunger-striking Pro-Palestinian Activists

Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists on a hunger strike

by Danica Kirka | Dec 23

National

Trans Methodist Pastor Whose Coming-Out Sermon Went Viral Says Outpouring of Support Is Transforming Her Ministry

A United Methodist pastor in Rochester, New York, whose coming‑out sermon as a transgender woman went viral, says she has been “flooded with love” from...

4 hours ago

Former Nebraska US Sen. Ben Sasse Reveals Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has announced his diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer

by The Associated Press | 4 hours ago

Politics

Texas Attorney General Launches Tip Line to Enforce Bathroom Access Law Targeting Transgender People

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has introduced a public tip line to report suspected violations of Senate Bill 8, known as the Texas Women’s Privacy Act,...

Dec 23

In 'Storm at the Capitol,' Police Officers Detail a Brutal Assault on Jan. 6, 2021

In the 4 p.m. hour on Jan. 6, 2021, at the height of the fighting that day outside the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of rioters loyal to President Donald Trump had...

by Mary Clare Jalonick | Dec 23

Business

Vince Zampella, Video Game Pioneer Behind 'Call of Duty', Dies at 55

Video game pioneer Vincent Zampella has died at 55

by Safiyah Riddle | Dec 23

Department Stores Try to Distinguish Themselves As Beauty Lovers Turn to Tiktok and Amazon

Competition among retailers for a slice of the $129 billion U.S. beauty and personal care market is fiercer than ever due to the ease of e-commerce and the...

by Anne D'innocenzio | Dec 22

Health

From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation

An emerging internet-born term, “berrisexuality,” is gaining attention in LGBTQ+ online spaces as a microlabel describing people primarily attracted to...

4 hours ago

US Regulators Approve Wegovy Pill for Weight Loss

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy

by Jonel Aleccia | Dec 23