News

Pentagon Pauses Training for HIV-Positive Enlistees Amid Pending Appeals Court Ruling on Enlistment Ban

International

Gay Ice Hockey Drama 'Heated Rivalry' Becomes a Surprise Hit in Russia Despite Anti-LGBTQ Laws

The TV drama "Heated Rivalry" has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a secret gay relationship between Canadian and Russian...

by Louise Dixon | Jan 28

With History Already Made, Jessie Diggins Opens Her Final Olympic Chapter With Momentum

Jessie Diggins is preparing to celebrate her final Olympic Games at Milan Cortina, closing a career that reshaped American cross-country skiing

by Derek Gatopoulos and Jennifer McDermott | Jan 28

National

More 'No Kings' Protests Planned for March 28 As Outrage Spreads Over Minneapolis Deaths

Organizers are planning what they anticipate will be the largest "No Kings" protests yet, targeting what they call authoritarianism under President Donald...

by Meg Kinnard | Jan 28

Texas Orders Dallas to Remove Rainbow Crosswalks by Month's End, Citing Safety Standards

The Texas Department of Transportation has ordered Dallas to remove rainbow crosswalks and other decorative pavement markings by January 31, 2026, or face the...

Jan 28

Politics

Families of 2 Men Killed in Boat Strike Sue Trump Administration Over Attack They Call 'Unlawful'

Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October are suing the federal government, calling the attack a war crime...

by Eric Tucker and Ben Finley | Jan 28

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Faces Rising Calls for Her Firing or Impeachment

A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go

by Lisa Mascaro | Jan 28

Business

Chanel Couture Gets a Breath of Fresh Air — And a Star-Studded Audience

Fashion powerhouse Chanel stacked the Paris front row like a movie premiere Tuesday, with stars from Nicole Kidman to Dua Lipa to Penélope Cruz, then handed the...

by Thomas Adamson | Jan 28

TikTok Faces App Deletions, Censorship Claims and Glitches in Days After Its Ownership Change

Censorship claims, technical problems and a report of a surge in app deletions are just some of the challenges TikTok is facing this week as it adjusts to a new...

by Barbara Ortutay | Jan 27

Health

Being a Night Owl May Not Be Great for Your Heart But You Can Do Something About It

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart

by Lauran Neergaard | Jan 28

French Lawmakers Approve Bill Banning Social Media for Children Under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning social media for children under 15

by Samuel Petrequin | Jan 27