In a Pristina apartment, gay actors laugh and cry their way through rehearsals for a play lampooning homophobic politicians and advocating equal rights for the
May 23, 2024
Falasteen Abdulati mourns her vanished good life as a wedding photographer as she wearily queues day after day for scarce drinking water in a
May 23, 2024
In recent years, a concerning pattern has emerged in the dating world: many women report going on dates with men who talk excessively about themselves while showing little interest in their date’s life or perspective. Countless videos have surfaced on social media of women sharing their frustrations after enduring dates that felt more like sitting through self-centered monologues than engaging in a balanced, reciprocal conversation. TikToker @agracefulgrin user shared, “Two hours of my life…no questions about myself. Can I tell you anything about the guy? Oh yeah. I can tell you a lot. Maybe more than his therapist.” This experience
May 23, 2024
For many American families, having kids need their own bedrooms is seen as the ideal setup. However, some experts argue that separate bedrooms for children may not always be best for healthy child development. Let’s look at both sides of this debate. Over the past few decades, the notion that kids need their own bedroom has gone from rare to the expected norm. Census data shows that the average number of bedrooms per child in U.S. homes doubled from just 0.7 in 1960 to 1.1 in 2000 as home sizes grew and families had fewer kids. Now, over half of
May 23, 2024
If you think today’s young singles are hopelessly romantic about dating apps, think again. The latest dating trends reveal that Gen Z has a refreshingly pragmatic, if not cynical, outlook on finding love online. A recent report from Tinder offers a fascinating glimpse into how the newest generation of daters approaches the often-frustrating world of dating apps with resilient realism and self-aware honesty. From openly embracing “delusional” hopes to “dating for the plot” instead of romance, Gen Z’s candid attitudes reflect a uniquely modern paradox. They recognize the slim odds of app-based matchmaking actually leading to a relationship, yet still
May 23, 2024
The big news in Naomi Osaka’s life has nothing to do with the French Open or clay-court tennis: Her 10-month-old daughter, Shai, is taking her first steps
May 25, 2024
Luciano Benetton says he's stepping down as chairman of the apparel brand
May 25, 2024
Hundreds of clowns have gathered in the streets of Peru’s capital to mark Clown Day, a holiday for which they have sought for years to gain official recognition
May 25, 2024
Taiwan's Nymphia Wind, the first East Asian to take the crown in RuPaul's Drag Race and an increasingly political figure, wowed hundreds of fans at a
May 26, 2024
A 60-year-old Argentine woman has watched her dreams to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant
May 26, 2024
It was a night of celebration for Barcelona after another Women’s Champions League title, and for the women’s game in general after another season with significant growth in the sport
May 26, 2024
Pope Francis used a highly derogatory term towards the LGBT community as he reiterated in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should not be allowed to
May 27, 2024
Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a
June 12, 2024
The self-imposed rules of a no-buy challenge are simple: participants pledge to stop buying non-essential items, be they unneeded shoes, additional beauty products or other impulse buys for a set amount of time, usually 12 months
May 28, 2024
Many people start no-buy challenges at the beginning of the year and commit to keep going until the end of it
May 28, 2024
A venue has issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss showed up in a dress at a “Jaws”-themed event and made comments that were demeaning to women and LGBTQ+ people
May 28, 2024
For more than a decade, Sara Kemecsei’s animal shelter has cared for the stray dogs of the Georgian capital.
May 28, 2024
Nelly Korda laughs at memories of how tall she felt during her appearance at the Met Gala
May 28, 2024
You’ve probably seen the viral TikTok videos – teens suddenly shouting offensive words or making strange motions and movements. These tics and Tourette disease symptoms seem to be spreading among young people like an epidemic transmitted through social media. Doctors around the world are reporting a disturbing new trend – teenagers, especially girls, developing sudden, severe tics and Tourette-like symptoms after viewing videos of influencers with the disorder on platforms like TikTok. John Hopkins University Tourette’s Center reported the percentage of pediatric patients with acute tic-like behaviors skyrocketed from 2-3% before the pandemic to 10-20% recently. According to a Wall
May 29, 2024
Home visiting programs are providing a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially
May 29, 2024
If you are a new graduate trying to move away from home and get your start in life: Sorry.
May 29, 2024
For years, less than 2% of philanthropic giving in the U.S. has gone to benefit women and girls, but that could change in part thanks to new resources that Melinda French Gates has pledged in recent weeks
May 29, 2024
Hang up the ripped bodices, give Fabio the bad news and cue the lawyers: the Romance Writers of America, a nonprofit devoted to helping romance writers build
May 29, 2024
New Jersey’s statewide police union is calling for what it calls “real consequences” for drunken, rowdy teens and adults who create mayhem in public places following disturbances at Jersey Shore towns over the Memorial Day weekend
May 29, 2024
Andy Negra Jr_ proudly lays claim to being among the last of what is known as “The Greatest Generation.”
May 30, 2024
More than 100 killed or missing as Sinaloa Cartel war rages in Mexico
US soldier who fled to North Korea sentenced to one year in confinement and dishonorable discharge
Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was 'no need' for officers to beat Tyre Nichols
Mexican president blames US in part for rise in violence in Sinaloa
The head of Boeing's defense and space business is out as company tries to fix troubled contracts
Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can infecting people help test a better vaccine?
SEC approves BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF options listing
Wojnarowski one of the first significant sports 'insiders' to step away from the spotlight
Lewd posts by Trump-backed candidate for NC governor removed from porn forum
A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California