News

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

International

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

British Ice Dance Star Lewis Gibson’s Visibility Helps Open Door for Same-Gender Couples

British ice dancer Lewis Gibson’s rise to the World podium with partner Lilah Fear has coincided with growing visibility for LGBTQ+ athletes and renewed debate...

Dec 23

National

Brown University Police Chief Placed on Leave After Fatal Shooting, Feds Launch Investigation

Brown University has placed its campus police chief on leave as it reviews security policies following a tragic shooting

by Kimberlee Kruesi and Jeff Amy | Dec 23

White House Rebuffs Catholic Bishops' Appeal for a Christmas Pause in Immigration Enforcement

Florida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays

by David Crary | Dec 23

Politics

Pronoun Respect and Suicide Risk: New Research Links Everyday Affirmation to Transgender Youth Mental Health

New research released in the past week finds that transgender and nonbinary young people whose pronouns are consistently respected report dramatically lower...

Dec 22

Ex-CIA Director John Brennan Wants 'Favored' Trump Judge Kept Away From Justice Department Inquiry

Lawyers for former CIA Director John Brennan want the Justice Department to be prevented from steering an investigation of him and other former government...

by Eric Tucker | Dec 22

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

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

From Streaming Screen to Squat Rack: How To Get Your ‘Heated Rivalry’ Hockey Butt

A new Pride training guide inspired by the hockey romance series "Heated Rivalry" is fueling interest in glute-focused strength training among LGBTQ+ viewers,...

Dec 23