News

Projected Drop in Global HIV Assistance Sparks Concern for Vulnerable Populations

International

Trump Says He Wants to 'Permanently Pause' Migration to the US From Poorer Countries

President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the...

by Josh Boak | 8 hours ago

Gus Kenworthy's Olympic Comeback: Style, Slopes, and the Joy of Coming Home to Yourself

After three and a half years away from competitive skiing, Gus Kenworthy—a pioneering queer athlete and Olympic medalist—is hoping to make his fourth Olympic...

Nov 27

National

West Virginia Parents Can Cite Religious Beliefs to Opt Out of School Vaccines, Judge Says

A West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children

by John Raby | 8 hours ago

Refugee Groups Worry About Backlash After Shooting of National Guard Soldiers in DC

People who work with refugees are worried about backlash after authorities say an Afghan national shot National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., this week

by Martha Bellisle | 9 hours ago

Politics

Parkland Survivor Cameron Kasky Launches Progressive Congressional Campaign in Crowded New York Democratic Primary

Cameron Kasky, a 25-year-old survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting and co-founder of the activist group March for Our Lives, announced his candidacy for...

Nov 27

Trump Says Lax Migration Policies Are Top National Security Threat After National Guard Members Shot

President Donald Trump says Wednesday's attack on two National Guard members near the White House highlights the dangers of lax migration policies

by Chris Megerian and Farnoush Amiri | Nov 27

Business

Black Friday Arrives With Solid Momentum Despite Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, but the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest single shopping day in the...

by Anne D'innocenzio | 9 hours ago

'Clair Obscur' Leads the AP’s List of 2025’s Top Video Games

It’s been a difficult year for the people who create video games, with layoffs persisting while the tech industry tries to force us to use artificial...

by Lou Kesten | Nov 25

Health

Remember to Give Thanks to Yourself During the Holidays and Beyond

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we have to be grateful for

by Cathy Bussewitz | Nov 27

Lea Salonga’s Son Nic Chien Opens Up About Top Surgery: A Story of Family, Visibility, and Affirmation

Nic Chien, the transmasculine son of Broadway icon Lea Salonga, has publicly shared his experience undergoing top surgery, underscoring the importance of...

Nov 27