Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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‘My whole body was praying for my death’: LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies

‘My whole body was praying for my death’: LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies

‘My whole body was praying for my death’: LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Arthur Frommer, travel writer and guidebook publisher, dead at 95

Arthur Frommer, travel writer and guidebook publisher, dead at 95

Arthur Frommer, travel writer and guidebook publisher, dead at 95
Health|Lifestyle

Animal lover creates nonprofit to find foster homes for dogs

Animal lover creates nonprofit to find foster homes for dogs

Animal lover creates nonprofit to find foster homes for dogs
Business|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Nearly 40% of young Americans get their news from influencers. Many of them lean to the right, study finds

Nearly 40% of young Americans get their news from influencers. Many of them lean to the right, study finds

Nearly 40% of young Americans get their news from influencers. Many of them lean to the right, study finds
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Fifty years of fries and friendship

Fifty years of fries and friendship

Fifty years of fries and friendship
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

La Vergne dad bringing Christmas Joy with holiday tradition honoring late daughter

La Vergne dad bringing Christmas Joy with holiday tradition honoring late daughter

La Vergne dad bringing Christmas Joy with holiday tradition honoring late daughter
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Kids are dying from accessing loaded guns. A grieving Indiana mom is fighting to stop it.

Kids are dying from accessing loaded guns. A grieving Indiana mom is fighting to stop it.

Kids are dying from accessing loaded guns. A grieving Indiana mom is fighting to stop it.
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Soccer players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis say they are expecting a baby

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby

Soccer players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis say they are expecting a baby
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Kevin Costner saw the fan outrage over his ‘Yellowstone’ character’s fate and he has thoughts

Kevin Costner saw the fan outrage over his ‘Yellowstone’ character’s fate and he has thoughts

Kevin Costner saw the fan outrage over his ‘Yellowstone’ character’s fate and he has thoughts
Health|Lifestyle

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries

As roads have evolved, so too have bikes and bike helmets.

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries
Health|Lifestyle

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep

You can train your brain to wake up on time naturally.

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep
Business|Food|Lifestyle

Tropicana fans are ditching the brand after a bottle redesign

Tropicana fans are ditching the brand after a bottle redesign

Tropicana fans are ditching the brand after a bottle redesign
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Beyoncé to perform at halftime show of NFL Christmas Day game on Netflix

Beyoncé to perform at halftime show of NFL Christmas Day game on Netflix

Beyoncé to perform at halftime show of NFL Christmas Day game on Netflix
Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Airbnb urges Barcelona to reconsider crackdown on tourism rentals

Global holiday home rental company Airbnb has urged Barcelona's mayor to rethink a widening crackdown on short-term rentals, arguing that it only benefits the hotel sector while

Airbnb urges Barcelona to reconsider crackdown on tourism rentals
Americas|Lifestyle|Travel|US|World

Record 80 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving holiday, industry group says

Americans are expected to set a new record for Thanksgiving travel, with nearly 80 million to hit the roads, catch flights and board cruises over the holiday

Record 80 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving holiday, industry group says
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What you need to know about ‘Landman,’ Taylor Sheridan’s new gritty Texas oil industry show

What you need to know about ‘Landman,’ Taylor Sheridan’s new gritty Texas oil industry show

What you need to know about ‘Landman,’ Taylor Sheridan’s new gritty Texas oil industry show
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|Videos

Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars have gathered at the annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles to honor the late Quincy Jones, James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G

Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more
Business|Lifestyle|US

Veteran news executive Reg Murphy, who survived abduction decades ago, has died at 90

Reg Murphy, whose newsgathering career included stints as an editor and top executive at newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, has died

Veteran news executive Reg Murphy, who survived abduction decades ago, has died at 90
Health|Lifestyle

New Hampshire shelter faces ‘enormous’ breeding problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice

New Hampshire shelter faces ‘enormous’ breeding problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice

New Hampshire shelter faces ‘enormous’ breeding problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice
Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Start your week smart: Trump’s Cabinet picks, Russian air attack, Texas execution, Bela Karolyi, Miss Universe

Start your week smart: Trump’s Cabinet picks, Russian air attack, Texas execution, Bela Karolyi, Miss Universe

Start your week smart: Trump’s Cabinet picks, Russian air attack, Texas execution, Bela Karolyi, Miss Universe
Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle

How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

Walk into any supermarket and you can usually buy a banana for less than $1

How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

'The Bear' has a mirror image: Chicago crowns lookalike winner for show's star Jeremy Allen White

More than 50 contestants turned out in a Chicago park to compete in a lookalike contest to portray actor Jeremy Allen White — star of the Chicago-based television series, “The Bear.”

'The Bear' has a mirror image: Chicago crowns lookalike winner for show's star Jeremy Allen White
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|US

Strike by workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip enters 2nd day

A walkout by hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip entered its second day with union members willing to undergo the financial hardships of being out of work as they wait for a new contract

Strike by workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip enters 2nd day
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Woman who believes she was switched at birth sues hospital for accountability

Woman who believes she was switched at birth sues hospital for accountability

Woman who believes she was switched at birth sues hospital for accountability
Arts|Education|Lifestyle

PBS Kids’ ‘Carl the Collector’ breaks new ground with first lead character on the autism spectrum

PBS Kids’ ‘Carl the Collector’ breaks new ground with first lead character on the autism spectrum

PBS Kids’ ‘Carl the Collector’ breaks new ground with first lead character on the autism spectrum
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Weddings have long been expensive. Now, guests are paying, too

Weddings have long been expensive. Now, guests are paying, too

Weddings have long been expensive. Now, guests are paying, too
Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

U.S. fans celebrate K-pop group Seventeen amid company tussle

South Korean boy band Seventeen had fans chanting their names in Oakland, California last week as part of their “Right Here” world tour to promote

U.S. fans celebrate K-pop group Seventeen amid company tussle
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Forget downtown or the ’burbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving

Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus

Forget downtown or the ’burbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving
Asia|Education|Lifestyle

Young Chinese flock to ‘academic pubs’ as space for free expression shrinks

Young Chinese flock to ‘academic pubs’ as space for free expression shrinks

Young Chinese flock to ‘academic pubs’ as space for free expression shrinks
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US

Bridal shop gifts free wedding dresses for military, first responders in national initiative

Bridal shop gifts free wedding dresses for military, first responders in national initiative

Bridal shop gifts free wedding dresses for military, first responders in national initiative
Lifestyle|Local

Toxic workplace culture: The big picture

In the fast-paced, ever-competitive corporate world, the conversation surrounding the importance of having a positive, non-toxic, and healthy workplace continues to rise. However, healthy workplaces have been overlooked over the past few years, and workplace toxicity has emerged as a critical factor in driving employee departures. According to MIT Sloan research, more than 24 million American employees quit their jobs between April and September 2021. The study used employee data to determine the top five predictors of attrition. Data revealed that workers are 10.4 times more likely to leave their jobs due to a toxic corporate culture. This is followed

Toxic workplace culture: The big picture
Crime|Lifestyle|US

Police in Pennsylvania county issue kindness citations

Police in Pennsylvania county issue kindness citations

Police in Pennsylvania county issue kindness citations
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

After hearing Boston student was moved by her book, Elin Hilderbrand reaches out

After hearing Boston student was moved by her book, Elin Hilderbrand reaches out

After hearing Boston student was moved by her book, Elin Hilderbrand reaches out
Entertainment|Lifestyle

From Christmas content to a crime thriller, here’s what to watch this weekend

From Christmas content to a crime thriller, here’s what to watch this weekend

From Christmas content to a crime thriller, here’s what to watch this weekend
Europe|Lifestyle|World

Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025

Pope Francis is asking the diocese of Rome to help alleviate a growing housing crisis in the Eternal City

Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025
Arts|Food|Lifestyle

Serving up holiday joy: Iowa woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments

Serving up holiday joy: Iowa woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments

Serving up holiday joy: Iowa woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

Savannah nonprofit helps veterans transition from combat boots to the boardroom

Savannah nonprofit helps veterans transition from combat boots to the boardroom

Savannah nonprofit helps veterans transition from combat boots to the boardroom
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Philadelphia students launch pumpkins into farm field to promote composting

Philadelphia students launch pumpkins into farm field to promote composting

Philadelphia students launch pumpkins into farm field to promote composting
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|US

FanDuel settles MLB union lawsuit over use of player likenesses

By Blake Brittain Major League Baseball's players union settled a lawsuit that accused sports betting giant FanDuel of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players on its betting platform

FanDuel settles MLB union lawsuit over use of player likenesses
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Chicago-area runner helping athletes of all levels train with "Run Better" app

Chicago-area runner helping athletes of all levels train with "Run Better" app

Chicago-area runner helping athletes of all levels train with "Run Better" app
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum

‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum

‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage

She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage

She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Most popular game show hosts of all time

Stacker examined data from YouGov on well-known television personalities to rank the 20 most popular TV game show hosts of all time.

Most popular game show hosts of all time
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Hugh Grant thinks his ‘Notting Hill’ character was ‘despicable’

Hugh Grant thinks his ‘Notting Hill’ character was ‘despicable’

Hugh Grant thinks his ‘Notting Hill’ character was ‘despicable’
Health|Lifestyle

A lion cub evacuated from Lebanon to a South African sanctuary escapes airstrikes and abuse

When Sara first arrived at her rescuers’ home, she was sick, tired, and was covered in ringworms and signs of abuse all over her little furry body

A lion cub evacuated from Lebanon to a South African sanctuary escapes airstrikes and abuse
Election|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback

Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights

Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

See the best — and most outlandish — national costumes from Miss Universe 2024

See the best — and most outlandish — national costumes from Miss Universe 2024

See the best — and most outlandish — national costumes from Miss Universe 2024
Crime|Lifestyle|US

California man sentenced to life for hate crime in the killing of a gay college student

A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate has been sentenced to life without parole in prison

California man sentenced to life for hate crime in the killing of a gay college student
Lifestyle|Travel

Taiwan is fast becoming a top destination for outdoor adventure and wellness fans. It’s easy to see why

Taiwan is fast becoming a top destination for outdoor adventure and wellness fans. It’s easy to see why

Taiwan is fast becoming a top destination for outdoor adventure and wellness fans. It’s easy to see why
Australia|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

The Australian government's plan to ban children from social media to protect them from harm has won almost universal political support

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
Americas|Crime|Lifestyle

‘They’re girls, not wives’: Colombia votes to outlaw child marriage

‘They’re girls, not wives’: Colombia votes to outlaw child marriage

‘They’re girls, not wives’: Colombia votes to outlaw child marriage
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Judge weighs the merits of a lawsuit alleging 'Real Housewives' creators abused a cast member

The lawyer for a former cast member of the “Real Housewives of New York” has told a judge that the First Amendment cannot shield the show's creators from a lawsuit alleging the show's participants were subjected to a “rotted workplace culture.”

Judge weighs the merits of a lawsuit alleging 'Real Housewives' creators abused a cast member
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Six Flags Great Adventure retires Kingda Ka, once the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster

Six Flags Great Adventure retires Kingda Ka, once the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster

Six Flags Great Adventure retires Kingda Ka, once the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster
Crime|Lifestyle

Pet owner distraught after car stolen with her cats inside

Pet owner distraught after car stolen with her cats inside

Pet owner distraught after car stolen with her cats inside
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’
Education|Lifestyle|US

New Orleans marks with parade the 64th anniversary of 4 little girls integrating city schools

A parade in downtown New Orleans marked the 64th anniversary of the day four Black 6-year-old girls integrated New Orleans schools

New Orleans marks with parade the 64th anniversary of 4 little girls integrating city schools
Celebrity|Lifestyle

Eva Longoria opens up about choosing to live abroad

Eva Longoria opens up about choosing to live abroad

Eva Longoria opens up about choosing to live abroad
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

After suicide of nonbinary teen, DOE finds multiple Title IX violations at Oklahoma school district

After suicide of nonbinary teen, DOE finds multiple Title IX violations at Oklahoma school district

After suicide of nonbinary teen, DOE finds multiple Title IX violations at Oklahoma school district
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Former Marine misused a combat technique in fatal chokehold of NYC subway rider, trainer testifies

A former military combat instructor says a fellow Marine veteran misused a combat maneuver when he fatally choked a homeless man aboard a Manhattan subway last year

Former Marine misused a combat technique in fatal chokehold of NYC subway rider, trainer testifies
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Transgender Awareness Week reveals a community in crisis

Transgender Awareness Week reveals a community in crisis

Transgender Awareness Week reveals a community in crisis
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Parents ask courts to step in after high school football games canceled due to teacher strikes in Massachusetts

Parents ask courts to step in after high school football games canceled due to teacher strikes in Massachusetts

Parents ask courts to step in after high school football games canceled due to teacher strikes in Massachusetts
Lifestyle|US|World

Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart after 56 years

Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart after 56 years

Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart after 56 years
Arts|Business|Lifestyle

Milwaukee wood artist taps into nostalgia by turning trash into treasure

Milwaukee wood artist taps into nostalgia by turning trash into treasure

Milwaukee wood artist taps into nostalgia by turning trash into treasure
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Muna’s Katie Gavin on comfort music, creative freedom and her debut solo record

Katie Gavin is self-proclaimed “gay famous.”

Q&A: Muna’s Katie Gavin on comfort music, creative freedom and her debut solo record
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street

Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|Videos

Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of 'Today' show

Veteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7 a_m_ to 9 a_m_ hours of “Today.”

Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of 'Today' show
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Craig Melvin named the next co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’

Craig Melvin named the next co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’

Craig Melvin named the next co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Actress Sydney Sweeney slams ‘fake’ female empowerment in Hollywood

Actress Sydney Sweeney slams ‘fake’ female empowerment in Hollywood

Actress Sydney Sweeney slams ‘fake’ female empowerment in Hollywood
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

‘The Disneyland of American grocery stores’: How Trader Joe’s became a tourist hot spot

‘The Disneyland of American grocery stores’: How Trader Joe’s became a tourist hot spot

‘The Disneyland of American grocery stores’: How Trader Joe’s became a tourist hot spot
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

US tennis star Taylor Fritz hails ‘amazing’ impact of influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle after impressive season

US tennis star Taylor Fritz hails ‘amazing’ impact of influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle after impressive season

US tennis star Taylor Fritz hails ‘amazing’ impact of influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle after impressive season
Europe|Food|Lifestyle

King Charles marks 76th birthday at ‘surplus food festival’

King Charles marks 76th birthday at ‘surplus food festival’

King Charles marks 76th birthday at ‘surplus food festival’

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