Today: October 22, 2024
Today: October 22, 2024

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MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Lebanese worldwide fear for their homeland and loved ones as violence escalates

For generations, many people in Lebanon have wrestled with whether to leave to seek better opportunities or escape various times of tumult

Lebanese worldwide fear for their homeland and loved ones as violence escalates
Election|News|Opinion|US

Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters

A top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is urging members to “avoid what is harsh and hateful” in the heat of election season

Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Uncategorized

The tough decisions parents are making as never-ending threats to schools become the norm

The tough decisions parents are making as never-ending threats to schools become the norm

The tough decisions parents are making as never-ending threats to schools become the norm
News|Opinion|Sports

‘It’s so cool!’: Barcelona star Caroline Graham Hansen on her career, the Ballon d’Or and the growth of women’s soccer

‘It’s so cool!’: Barcelona star Caroline Graham Hansen on her career, the Ballon d’Or and the growth of women’s soccer

‘It’s so cool!’: Barcelona star Caroline Graham Hansen on her career, the Ballon d’Or and the growth of women’s soccer
Election|News|Opinion|US

Fact check: New Trump attack ad deceptively edits out key words from Harris and The New York Times

Fact check: New Trump attack ad deceptively edits out key words from Harris and The New York Times

Fact check: New Trump attack ad deceptively edits out key words from Harris and The New York Times
News|Opinion

The New York Times won’t endorse in local races. A group of prominent journalists aims to fill the gap

The New York Times won’t endorse in local races. A group of prominent journalists aims to fill the gap

The New York Times won’t endorse in local races. A group of prominent journalists aims to fill the gap
Opinion

Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing

These people share conspiracy theories to promote conflict, cause chaos, recruit and radicalize potential followers, make money, harass, or even just to get attention.

Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing
Asia|Election|News|Opinion

Poll shows Indonesia president's approval rating falls after protests, but still popular

Outgoing Indonesia President Joko Widodo's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level this year after a move by his allies to change election rules, a poll

Poll shows Indonesia president's approval rating falls after protests, but still popular
MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

Biden says he does not believe there will be 'all-out war' in Middle East

President Joe Biden said on Thursday he did not believe there is going to be an "all-out war" in the Middle East, a region that has been on edge amid Israel's

Biden says he does not believe there will be 'all-out war' in Middle East
Health|Opinion|Science

Fluoride in water prevents some cavities but concern about health risks raises questions about the tradeoffs

Fluoride in water prevents some cavities but concern about health risks raises questions about the tradeoffs

Fluoride in water prevents some cavities but concern about health risks raises questions about the tradeoffs
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Former Memphis officers found guilty of lesser charges in beating death of Tyre Nichols

A federal jury in Tennessee on Thursday convicted three former Memphis police officers of witness tampering stemming from the beating death of Black motorist

Former Memphis officers found guilty of lesser charges in beating death of Tyre Nichols
News|Opinion|US

Fact check: Amid bipartisan praise for Biden hurricane response, Trump falsely claims reviews are ‘universally’ negative

Fact check: Amid bipartisan praise for Biden hurricane response, Trump falsely claims reviews are ‘universally’ negative

Fact check: Amid bipartisan praise for Biden hurricane response, Trump falsely claims reviews are ‘universally’ negative
News|Opinion|Technology|US

Trump says no state would be allowed to ban gasoline-powered cars if he is elected

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that if he is elected in November, no state will be able to ban gasoline-powered cars

Trump says no state would be allowed to ban gasoline-powered cars if he is elected
News|Opinion|US

Four prominent previously pro-Trump GOP women to make the case against him in battleground Pennsylvania

Four prominent previously pro-Trump GOP women to make the case against him in battleground Pennsylvania

Four prominent previously pro-Trump GOP women to make the case against him in battleground Pennsylvania
News|Opinion|Political|US

Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP

Melania Trump has revealed her support for abortion rights ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir

Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP
News|Opinion|Political|US

Presidential immunity has clear limits, special counsel filing says, and Trump should be tried for efforts to overturn 2020 election

In a landmark 2024 case, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents are immune from prosecution when they exercise their core constitutional powers. So who decides what actions are not immune?

Presidential immunity has clear limits, special counsel filing says, and Trump should be tried for efforts to overturn 2020 election
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Victor Perahia, Holocaust survivor and president of French Union of Auschwitz Deportees, dies at 91

French Union of Auschwitz Deportees president and Holocaust survivor Victor Perahia has died

Victor Perahia, Holocaust survivor and president of French Union of Auschwitz Deportees, dies at 91
Education|Opinion

DoNut Miss Class campaign encourages Denver Public Schools students to show up

DoNut Miss Class campaign encourages Denver Public Schools students to show up

DoNut Miss Class campaign encourages Denver Public Schools students to show up
Celebrity|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Melania Trump confirms support for abortion rights in new video, putting her at odds with husband’s position

Melania Trump confirms support for abortion rights in new video, putting her at odds with husband’s position

Melania Trump confirms support for abortion rights in new video, putting her at odds with husband’s position
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

In ‘Nobody Wants This,’ rom-com gets century-old tropes with a new twist – the cute rabbi

Nice Jewish men wanting to date non-Jewish women has been a trope of US stage and screen for 100 years.

In ‘Nobody Wants This,’ rom-com gets century-old tropes with a new twist – the cute rabbi
Education|Opinion

More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how should they measure it?

Students, professors and accrediting agencies are more interested in social impact than ever.

More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how should they measure it?
News|Opinion|Political

While Republicans are downplaying abortion ahead of November, Democrats are leaning in on the issue

While the Republican Party platform has typically included anti-abortion language, this year’s platform is curiously silent on the issue.

While Republicans are downplaying abortion ahead of November, Democrats are leaning in on the issue
News|Opinion|US

What to expect from federal judges appointed by Trump or Harris − based on what we’ve seen from Trump and Biden picks for the Supreme Court and lower courts

A leading expert in the selection of federal judges analyzes the Trump and Harris records regarding judicial nominations. There’s a big difference in their approaches.

What to expect from federal judges appointed by Trump or Harris − based on what we’ve seen from Trump and Biden picks for the Supreme Court and lower courts
Opinion|US

Influential prophesizing pastors believe reelecting Trump is a win in the war of angels and demons

Among the nation’s charismatic Christians, there’s one highly politicized faction in particular that believes the reelection of former President Donald Trump would be a win in a literal spiritual war of angels in demons

Influential prophesizing pastors believe reelecting Trump is a win in the war of angels and demons
News|Opinion

Giuliani’s daughter details how she came to decision to break with father and endorse Harris

Giuliani’s daughter details how she came to decision to break with father and endorse Harris

Giuliani’s daughter details how she came to decision to break with father and endorse Harris
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

The Guardian: Melania Trump says women must have abortion rights free from government pressure in memoir

The Guardian: Melania Trump says women must have abortion rights free from government pressure in memoir

The Guardian: Melania Trump says women must have abortion rights free from government pressure in memoir
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Melania defends abortion as Donald Trump says states should decide, Guardian reports

Melania Trump writes in her upcoming memoir that a woman has the right to an abortion, The Guardian newspaper reported on Wednesday, while her husband, Donald

Melania defends abortion as Donald Trump says states should decide, Guardian reports
News|Opinion|US

Anti-abortion leaders undeterred as Trump for the first time says he'd veto a federal abortion ban

Anti-abortion leaders say they're undeterred by Donald Trump's comments that he would veto a federal abortion ban

Anti-abortion leaders undeterred as Trump for the first time says he'd veto a federal abortion ban
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

‘It’s just such a beautiful community here’: Bend nonprofit HÚE helps at-risk youth during mental health crises

‘It’s just such a beautiful community here’: Bend nonprofit HÚE helps at-risk youth during mental health crises

‘It’s just such a beautiful community here’: Bend nonprofit HÚE helps at-risk youth during mental health crises
Arts|News|Opinion|World

Javier Bardem on Gaza: ‘We cannot remain indifferent’ in call for hostage release and cease-fire

Javier Bardem was no longer comfortable being silent on Gaza

Javier Bardem on Gaza: ‘We cannot remain indifferent’ in call for hostage release and cease-fire
News|Opinion|Sports

Are the Commanders Super Bowl contenders with star rookie QB? Will injuries catch up with the Chiefs? NFL Week 4 takeaways

Are the Commanders Super Bowl contenders with star rookie QB? Will injuries catch up with the Chiefs? NFL Week 4 takeaways

Are the Commanders Super Bowl contenders with star rookie QB? Will injuries catch up with the Chiefs? NFL Week 4 takeaways
Health|News|Opinion|US

Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward

The US Supreme Court’s high-profile Grants Pass ruling allows cities to clear homeless encampments, even if they can’t offer shelter. A scholar explains why a Housing First approach is more effective.

Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward
Americas|News|Opinion|World

Approval of Brazil's Lula slips ahead of mid-term local elections

Approval of Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in September went down when compared to a survey conducted two months earlier, pollster Quaest said on Wednesday, as his

Approval of Brazil's Lula slips ahead of mid-term local elections
Election|News|Opinion|US

Why CNN is changing up its polling for 2024

Polls help set the public’s expectations in a presidential race. In 2020, presidential polls overall were the worst in 40 years. No misfire was more striking than CNN’s. Will CNN do better in 2024?

Why CNN is changing up its polling for 2024
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Are LGBTQ Jews welcome in Orthodox communities? This is how they are building spaces of their own

LGBTQ+ Jews have struggled to be accepted within their Orthodox communities

Are LGBTQ Jews welcome in Orthodox communities? This is how they are building spaces of their own
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|Technology

Dockworkers are waging a battle against automation. The rest of us may want to take notes

Dockworkers are waging a battle against automation. The rest of us may want to take notes

Dockworkers are waging a battle against automation. The rest of us may want to take notes
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Catholic reform debate launched by Pope Francis leans away from ordained roles for women

Pope Francis' big Catholic reform project has opened with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the church topping the agenda

Catholic reform debate launched by Pope Francis leans away from ordained roles for women
Business|Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

CBS cut mics and fact-checked JD Vance in a more civil VP debate, drawing the ire of Trump and his allies

CBS cut mics and fact-checked JD Vance in a more civil VP debate, drawing the ire of Trump and his allies

CBS cut mics and fact-checked JD Vance in a more civil VP debate, drawing the ire of Trump and his allies
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

What the facial expressions of Tim Walz and JD Vance said about their nerves, embarrassment and pride

The types of smiles that politicians display can give us insights into their personalities and how they’ll lead.

What the facial expressions of Tim Walz and JD Vance said about their nerves, embarrassment and pride
Health|News|Opinion|US

Trump says he would veto a federal abortion ban if elected again

Trump says he would veto a federal abortion ban if elected again

Trump says he would veto a federal abortion ban if elected again
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|US

Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC poll

A new Pearson Institute/AP-NORC survey finds Republicans are more likely to see Israel as an ally that shares the U.S.'s interests and values, while Democrats are more likely to see Israel as a partner that doesn’t share U.S. interests and values

Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC poll
Election|News|Opinion|US

America’s dad vs. the manosphere: Walz-Vance debate highlights two versions of masculinity

Masculinity has become a dominant theme in the race for the White House. In their debate, VP candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz showed just how much they differ on what that means.

America’s dad vs. the manosphere: Walz-Vance debate highlights two versions of masculinity
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Takeaways from the vice presidential debate between Vance and Walz

Takeaways from the vice presidential debate between Vance and Walz

Takeaways from the vice presidential debate between Vance and Walz
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Georgia judge signals a need to clarify ‘vague’ new election certification rule

Georgia judge signals a need to clarify ‘vague’ new election certification rule

Georgia judge signals a need to clarify ‘vague’ new election certification rule
Environment|News|Opinion|US

Anti-ESG backlash in US is overstated, JPMorgan exec says

The impact of a political backlash against environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) issues in the United States is overstated and having little bearing

Anti-ESG backlash in US is overstated, JPMorgan exec says
Lifestyle|Opinion

The ideal couple configuration, according to an expert

The ideal couple configuration, according to an expert

The ideal couple configuration, according to an expert
Crime|Health|News|Opinion|US

Catholic hospital in California illegally denied emergency abortion, state attorney general says

California’s attorney general is suing a Catholic hospital, saying that Providence St. Joseph Hospital illegally denied emergency abortion care to a woman

Catholic hospital in California illegally denied emergency abortion, state attorney general says
Election|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote

The Voto Latino Foundation has launched a $5 million initiative to encourage Latinos to vote

Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote
News|Opinion

Press freedom group warns a Trump victory could embolden attacks on journalists

Press freedom group warns a Trump victory could embolden attacks on journalists

Press freedom group warns a Trump victory could embolden attacks on journalists
Election|News|Opinion|US

The Latest: VP candidates Vance and Walz meet in last scheduled debate for 2024 tickets

Barring a late addition to the schedule, Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate between J

The Latest: VP candidates Vance and Walz meet in last scheduled debate for 2024 tickets
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm

Donald Trump’s words about Kamala Harris – she’s a ‘mentally disabled person’ – were widely criticized as coarse and ugly. They are also often found among disparaging descriptions used by others.

Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm
Election|Health|Opinion|Political|US

Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different – here’s what actions they both have taken while in office

Ahead of the election, a reproductive health law scholar lays out the broad strokes of what both Harris and Trump have done regarding abortion policy while in office.

Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different – here’s what actions they both have taken while in office
Business|News|Opinion

Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio − it should also use this opportunity to correct the mistakes of the past

Corporate-controlled, political infotainment makes up the bulk of AM radio programming. But there was a time when these stations were more attuned to the needs of the community.

Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio − it should also use this opportunity to correct the mistakes of the past
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Biden celebrates Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday: ‘I admire you so darn much’

Biden celebrates Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday: ‘I admire you so darn much’

Biden celebrates Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday: ‘I admire you so darn much’
Education|News|Opinion|World

Jewish students fear climate of antisemitism on campus stoked by Israel-Hamas war

Jewish students fear climate of antisemitism on campus stoked by Israel-Hamas war

Jewish students fear climate of antisemitism on campus stoked by Israel-Hamas war
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death

A judge has considered arguments related to dozens of pages of instructions that will be given to jurors in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights in a beating that proved fatal following a 2023 traffic stop

Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
News|Opinion|Technology

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says he pleaded 'guilty to journalism' in order to be freed

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says that he was freed because “I pled guilty to journalism.”

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says he pleaded 'guilty to journalism' in order to be freed
Election|MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|US

Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate

In a debate that evoked a calmer era in American politics, Tim Walz and JD Vance on Tuesday went after each other’s running mates and sought to shore up their campaigns' vulnerabilities at a time of renewed fears of a regional war in the Middle East and sadness over devastation from Hurricane Helene

Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to launch a review and evaluation of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

This clinic is breaking down barriers for underinsured and uninsured families

This clinic is breaking down barriers for underinsured and uninsured families

This clinic is breaking down barriers for underinsured and uninsured families
Americas|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border

The Biden administration is making asylum restrictions at the southern border even tougher

Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border
Health|News|Opinion|US

Harris talks racial identity, marijuana on basketball podcast

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed Donald Trump's comments on her racial identity, the value she places on mental health, and her support for legalizing marijuana

Harris talks racial identity, marijuana on basketball podcast
Crime|News|Opinion|US

NYC’s ‘Eric Adams Show’ heads for a final curtain, with echoes of another New Yorker more focused on style than policy

Eric Adams, the New York mayor facing an indictment that could end his career and send him to jail, long boasted that his swagger was good for the city. But swagger doesn’t make a good mayor.

NYC’s ‘Eric Adams Show’ heads for a final curtain, with echoes of another New Yorker more focused on style than policy
Economy|Election|Environment|Food|Health|News|Opinion

Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms

A proposal to phase out large-scale confined animal farms will be put before voters in a Northern California county

Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms
Lifestyle|Opinion|Political

Voters without kids are in the political spotlight – but they’re not all the same

Compared with voters who are trying to have kids or haven’t decided yet, those who definitely don’t want to have kids – known as the ‘child-free’ – have a different set of political priorities.

Voters without kids are in the political spotlight – but they’re not all the same
Environment|News|Opinion|Science|Technology

Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control

Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly supported clean energy investments, while Donald Trump has railed against them. But transformative shifts in the energy landscape already are well underway.

Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control
Election|Opinion|Political

Why trying to protect freedom may work better than campaigning to protect democracy

Republicans have long focused on freedom as an election issue. Kamala Harris appears to be shifting the Democrats’ strategy to offer a rival view of what freedom means.

Why trying to protect freedom may work better than campaigning to protect democracy
News|Opinion|World

It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide

Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide

It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide
News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court flooded with prayers for relief from groups eager to promote religion

Supreme Court flooded with prayers for relief from groups eager to promote religion

Supreme Court flooded with prayers for relief from groups eager to promote religion
Election|News|Opinion|US

Key Senate race in Arizona could hinge on voters who back Trump and the Democratic candidate

If Ruben Gallego is going to give Democrats their fourth straight U.S. Senate victory in Arizona, he’s probably going to need support from an unlikely group: Donald Trump voters

Key Senate race in Arizona could hinge on voters who back Trump and the Democratic candidate
Election|News|Opinion|US

What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate

The vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will bring together undercards who have spent two months going after each other and the top of each ticket

What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate
Election|News|Opinion|US

Trump repeats insults about Harris’ mental state as some GOP allies urge him to stick to issues

Trump repeats insults about Harris’ mental state as some GOP allies urge him to stick to issues

Trump repeats insults about Harris’ mental state as some GOP allies urge him to stick to issues
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

If Oprah Winfrey can’t win when it comes to weight loss, nobody can

If Oprah Winfrey can’t win when it comes to weight loss, nobody can

If Oprah Winfrey can’t win when it comes to weight loss, nobody can
Europe|News|Opinion

Pope Francis says Belgian clergy abuse victims deserve more compensation

Pope Francis said on Sunday victims of Catholic clergy sexual abuse in Belgium deserved more financial compensation, calling the amounts allocated

Pope Francis says Belgian clergy abuse victims deserve more compensation
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News|Opinion

Polish NGO sues president over migration film comment

A Polish non-government organisation said on Sunday that it has filed a lawsuit against President Andrzej Duda over comments he made in 2023 about the film "Green Border", which

Polish NGO sues president over migration film comment
News|Opinion|World

Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgency

The CEO of activism organization Global Citizen says the sense of urgency that younger generations bring to solving international challenges needs to be nurtured in the rest of the world

Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgency
Americas|Lifestyle|Opinion

Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative

Over the last few years, various terms have emerged to describe those in the U.S. with roots in Latin America and Spain

Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Humanitarians enlist entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during United Nations week

Humanitarians are enlisting entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during climate week events that coincide with the United Nations General Assembly's high-level meetings

Humanitarians enlist entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during United Nations week
Election|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Conservative Christians were skeptical of mail-in ballots. Now they are gathering them in churches

Conservative Christian churches in California and prominent figures around the United States like activist Charlie Kirk are urging congregations to get involved in ballot gathering or ballot harvesting

Conservative Christians were skeptical of mail-in ballots. Now they are gathering them in churches
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

What’s the latest news about the Trump-Harris race? It depends on who you ask

What’s the latest news about the Trump-Harris race? It depends on who you ask

What’s the latest news about the Trump-Harris race? It depends on who you ask
News|Opinion|Political|US

Potential President Harris could face Senate GOP roadblock for any Supreme Court pick

Potential President Harris could face Senate GOP roadblock for any Supreme Court pick

Potential President Harris could face Senate GOP roadblock for any Supreme Court pick
Europe|News|Opinion

Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victims

Pope Francis has doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and women during his in-flight news conference coming home from Belgium

Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victims
Entertainment|Opinion|Political|US

‘SNL’ kicked off Season 50 with star-studded cold open about politics, of course

‘SNL’ kicked off Season 50 with star-studded cold open about politics, of course

‘SNL’ kicked off Season 50 with star-studded cold open about politics, of course
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Marcellus Williams execution brings fresh scrutiny to Supreme Court’s death penalty approach

Marcellus Williams execution brings fresh scrutiny to Supreme Court’s death penalty approach

Marcellus Williams execution brings fresh scrutiny to Supreme Court’s death penalty approach
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Children learn to cooperate early, but world leaders at the UN struggle to get that done

Our children are told when they’re little: Play nicely

Children learn to cooperate early, but world leaders at the UN struggle to get that done
News|Opinion

Vance steps into debate spotlight unpopular and unproven but with a knack for seizing the moment

Vance steps into debate spotlight unpopular and unproven but with a knack for seizing the moment

Vance steps into debate spotlight unpopular and unproven but with a knack for seizing the moment
Europe|News|Opinion

Pope Francis criticised by Belgian Catholic university, moments after visiting

Pope Francis was sharply criticised on Saturday by one of Belgium's Catholic universities over his stance on the role of women in society, in a strongly worded

Pope Francis criticised by Belgian Catholic university, moments after visiting
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Jaywalking may soon by legal in New York City. Some say they were surprised to hear it is illegal.

Jaywalking may soon by legal in New York City. Some say they were surprised to hear it is illegal.

Jaywalking may soon by legal in New York City. Some say they were surprised to hear it is illegal.
Entertainment|Opinion

New Black-led shows are popping up. But they aren’t solving TV’s problems

New Black-led shows are popping up. But they aren’t solving TV’s problems

New Black-led shows are popping up. But they aren’t solving TV’s problems
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Opinion|US

Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans

Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin and with it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider

Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans
Business|Economy|Health|News|Opinion

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

The new top youth official at the UN talks about what's in it for young people

Dr. Felipe Paullier is quick to say he doesn’t speak for the world’s roughly 2 billion tweens, teens and young adults

The new top youth official at the UN talks about what's in it for young people
Election|Opinion|US

Harris, Trump are in tight race in Michigan and Wisconsin, NYT/Siena College opinion poll shows

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump are in a tight race in the key states of Michigan and Wisconsin, according to an opinion poll by the

Harris, Trump are in tight race in Michigan and Wisconsin, NYT/Siena College opinion poll shows
Election|Opinion|US

Trump lists his grievances in a Wisconsin speech intended to link Harris to illegal immigration

Former President Donald Trump meandered Saturday through a list of grievances against Vice President Kamala Harris and other issues in an event intended to link his Democratic opponent to illegal border crossings

Trump lists his grievances in a Wisconsin speech intended to link Harris to illegal immigration
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Vance exuded calm during a tense debate stage moment. Can he keep it up when he faces Walz?

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has a reputation for being informed, articulate and all but unflappable

Vance exuded calm during a tense debate stage moment. Can he keep it up when he faces Walz?
News|Opinion|Sports

NCAA president Charlie Baker decries 'dysfunction' in NIL, urges Congress to act

The president of the NCAA lashed out at “evidence of dysfunction in today’s NIL environment” while reiterating his desire to see Congress create national guidelines to set the template for the so-called name, image and likeness endorsement deals that are reshaping college sports

NCAA president Charlie Baker decries 'dysfunction' in NIL, urges Congress to act
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

New graduating class of Minneapolis police officers include first Somali-American woman

New graduating class of Minneapolis police officers include first Somali-American woman

New graduating class of Minneapolis police officers include first Somali-American woman
News|Opinion|World

At the UN, young people push to make sure the generational shift is faster — and more substantial

As a big young cohort comes of age in a troubled world, it’s coming with ideas about inclusion, participation and authority in the United Nations and other organizations

At the UN, young people push to make sure the generational shift is faster — and more substantial
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Pope vows to root out ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse after unusually frank plea from Belgian PM

Pope vows to root out ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse after unusually frank plea from Belgian PM

Pope vows to root out ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse after unusually frank plea from Belgian PM
Crime|Election|News|Opinion|US

Elections officials accuse Wisconsin Congressman of spreading election misinformation after ballot processing error

Elections officials accuse Wisconsin Congressman of spreading election misinformation after ballot processing error

Elections officials accuse Wisconsin Congressman of spreading election misinformation after ballot processing error
Business|Economy|Opinion|US

Autoworkers, Boeing machinists, cannabis drivers: Labor unions are mobilizing in new and old industries alike

US workers in general are finding themselves in an increasingly precarious position.

Autoworkers, Boeing machinists, cannabis drivers: Labor unions are mobilizing in new and old industries alike
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Police stop more Black drivers, while speed cameras issue unbiased tickets − new study from Chicago

‘Driving while Black’: Researchers found that Black drivers make up 70% of police traffic stops on roads where only half the drivers are Black.

Police stop more Black drivers, while speed cameras issue unbiased tickets − new study from Chicago
Opinion|US

The contradictions of ‘Minnesota nice’

While Americans like to think of themselves as kind, generous people, many refugees would beg to differ.

The contradictions of ‘Minnesota nice’
Arts|Opinion

Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know

Local writers, painters, musicians and philosophers have long been inspired by the Black cultural movement that pulls from the past to envision the future.

Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know
News|Opinion|US

Harris goes to the border to take Trump to task for blocking bill to fix migration issues: ‘He prefers to run on a problem’

Harris goes to the border to take Trump to task for blocking bill to fix migration issues: ‘He prefers to run on a problem’

Harris goes to the border to take Trump to task for blocking bill to fix migration issues: ‘He prefers to run on a problem’
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

‘Chroming’ is killing some kids. Experts explain this trend

‘Chroming’ is killing some kids. Experts explain this trend

‘Chroming’ is killing some kids. Experts explain this trend
Americas|News|Opinion

Mexico's populist president held court each morning for 6 years. Now he's retiring from public life

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s daily morning media briefings have provided him with direct line to his political base throughout his nearly six years in office

Mexico's populist president held court each morning for 6 years. Now he's retiring from public life
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US

Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona and Florida

Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters through door-knocking and Spanish-language ads

Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona and Florida
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters

Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses the presidential election in November

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters
Environment|News|Opinion|Science|World

Top climate negotiators urge tougher targets, but outsiders say they aren't cutting back themselves

At the United Nations, the troika of the current and next two presidents of U.N. climate conferences are telling other leaders to make their required climate-fighting targets much more ambitious

Top climate negotiators urge tougher targets, but outsiders say they aren't cutting back themselves
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Man reflects on his journey after beating cancer 3 times

Man reflects on his journey after beating cancer 3 times

Man reflects on his journey after beating cancer 3 times
Lifestyle|Opinion

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships
News|Opinion|US

Some residents of Logan Square in Chicago are fighting to not fix neighborhood pothole

Some residents of Logan Square in Chicago are fighting to not fix neighborhood pothole

Some residents of Logan Square in Chicago are fighting to not fix neighborhood pothole
Lifestyle|Opinion

Local rabbi accuses HOA of restricting religious display despite allowing others in Cooper City community

Local rabbi accuses HOA of restricting religious display despite allowing others in Cooper City community

Local rabbi accuses HOA of restricting religious display despite allowing others in Cooper City community
Opinion|Sports

After big playoff win, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas condemns racist comments directed at players

After big playoff win, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas condemns racist comments directed at players

After big playoff win, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas condemns racist comments directed at players
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Britain's racist immigration laws led to wrongful deportations of Black people, report says

Britain’s wrongful detention and deportation of Caribbean migrants was the result of decades of racist immigration laws designed to reduce the country’s non-white

Britain's racist immigration laws led to wrongful deportations of Black people, report says
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Justice probe finds pervasive abuse and discrimination by police in small Mississippi city

A Justice Department investigation has found that police in a majority-Black Mississippi city discriminate against Black people, use excessive force and retaliate against people who criticize them

Justice probe finds pervasive abuse and discrimination by police in small Mississippi city
News|Opinion

How the US government can stop ‘churches’ from getting treated like real churches by the IRS

New developments, including the increasing diversity of faith communities and the advent of worship through streamed services, have rendered the IRS definition of a church outdated.

How the US government can stop ‘churches’ from getting treated like real churches by the IRS
Arts|Opinion

The audacity of Kamala Harris’ laughter – and the racist roots of Trump’s derision

American writer Ralph Ellison provided a sharp analysis of the subversive power of Black laughter in 1930s America.

The audacity of Kamala Harris’ laughter – and the racist roots of Trump’s derision
Opinion|Political

Who is Tim Walz? Understanding the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party can help make sense of the VP candidate

Walz, who is set to debate JD Vance on Oct. 1, comes from a particular kind of progressive politics in the Midwest, united under the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.

Who is Tim Walz? Understanding the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party can help make sense of the VP candidate
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports

‘Heartbroken’ by her rivals’ doping offenses, Shannon Rowbury is now set to receive a bronze medal – 12 years after she raced

‘Heartbroken’ by her rivals’ doping offenses, Shannon Rowbury is now set to receive a bronze medal – 12 years after she raced

‘Heartbroken’ by her rivals’ doping offenses, Shannon Rowbury is now set to receive a bronze medal – 12 years after she raced
Business|Economy|Election|News|Opinion|US

The Rust Belt manufacturing collapse devastated their communities. Two men explain who they’re supporting for president

The Rust Belt manufacturing collapse devastated their communities. Two men explain who they’re supporting for president

The Rust Belt manufacturing collapse devastated their communities. Two men explain who they’re supporting for president
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris says the right to be safe is a civil right as Biden signs order on gun technology

Vice President Kamala Harris says she believes the right to be safe is a civil right, and that means a right to live free from gun violence

Harris says the right to be safe is a civil right as Biden signs order on gun technology
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Zelensky makes urgent in-person plea to Biden and Harris who highlights her contrasting approach to Trump

Zelensky makes urgent in-person plea to Biden and Harris who highlights her contrasting approach to Trump

Zelensky makes urgent in-person plea to Biden and Harris who highlights her contrasting approach to Trump
Business|Election|Finance|News|Opinion|Political|US

Appeals court signals it might be open to altering Donald Trump's $489 million civil fraud penalty

A New York appeals court panel appeared receptive Thursday to potentially overturning or reducing a civil fraud judgment that stands to cost Donald Trump nearly $500 million

Appeals court signals it might be open to altering Donald Trump's $489 million civil fraud penalty
Opinion|Sports

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White said racist and homophobic comments directed at WNBA players need to stop

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Georgia's anti-LGBTQ+ measures raise fears of hate crimes in the conservative South Caucasus nation

Georgia's parliament last week gave final approval to a bill that severely restricts LGBTQ+ rights in the conservative South Caucasus country of 3.7 million people

Georgia's anti-LGBTQ+ measures raise fears of hate crimes in the conservative South Caucasus nation
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Americans are more likely to see Harris' gender as a hurdle than they were for Clinton: AP-NORC poll

Americans are more likely to believe that being a woman will hurt Kamala Harris’ chances in the November election, compared to eight years ago when Hillary Clinton was running

Americans are more likely to see Harris' gender as a hurdle than they were for Clinton: AP-NORC poll
Asia|News|Opinion|World

Hong Kong court sentences editor to 21 months in jail in a case seen as a barometer of press freedom

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a former editor of a shuttered news publication to 21 months in prison in a sedition case widely seen as an indicator of media freedom in the city, once hailed as a beacon of press freedom in Asia

Hong Kong court sentences editor to 21 months in jail in a case seen as a barometer of press freedom
Economy|News|Opinion|US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for land that was taken unjustly by the government through eminent domain

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
Asia|News|Opinion

‘Education of hatred’: Killing of Japanese boy sparks soul searching in China over rising nationalism

‘Education of hatred’: Killing of Japanese boy sparks soul searching in China over rising nationalism

‘Education of hatred’: Killing of Japanese boy sparks soul searching in China over rising nationalism
News|Opinion|Political|US

A growing share of GOP voters see diversity as threatening to American culture, CNN poll finds

A growing share of GOP voters see diversity as threatening to American culture, CNN poll finds

A growing share of GOP voters see diversity as threatening to American culture, CNN poll finds
News|Opinion

GOP Rep. Clay Higgins deletes post calling Haitian migrants ‘thugs,’ telling them to get ‘their a** out of our country’

GOP Rep. Clay Higgins deletes post calling Haitian migrants ‘thugs,’ telling them to get ‘their a** out of our country’

GOP Rep. Clay Higgins deletes post calling Haitian migrants ‘thugs,’ telling them to get ‘their a** out of our country’
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris says Trump doesn’t need to be the ‘protector’ of women, he has to trust them to make their own decisions

Harris says Trump doesn’t need to be the ‘protector’ of women, he has to trust them to make their own decisions

Harris says Trump doesn’t need to be the ‘protector’ of women, he has to trust them to make their own decisions
News|Opinion|US|World

House approves GOP resolution condemning Biden and Harris over Afghanistan withdrawal

House Republicans have voted to condemn President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

House approves GOP resolution condemning Biden and Harris over Afghanistan withdrawal
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Trump says Ukraine is 'demolished' and dismisses its defense against Russia's invasion

Former President Donald Trump says Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin instead of going to war with its invading neighbor

Trump says Ukraine is 'demolished' and dismisses its defense against Russia's invasion
Election|News|Opinion|US

Harris competing for a single electoral vote in Nebraska as Trump fails to get rules changed

The battle for the White House could come down to a single Electoral College vote from a single congressional district in Nebraska

Harris competing for a single electoral vote in Nebraska as Trump fails to get rules changed
Opinion|Sports

Olympics-Samaranch proposes winter Games for extreme heat nations

Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, a contender in the race to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has outlined his vision for the

Olympics-Samaranch proposes winter Games for extreme heat nations
Business|News|Opinion|Political

UK political magazine The Spectator's new editor is Michael Gove

Michael Gove has been appointed the editor of The Spectator, one of the world’s oldest political magazines

UK political magazine The Spectator's new editor is Michael Gove
Economy|Opinion|US

Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking

Despite Trump’s criminal record and other controversies, his supporters still see him as someone who is tough on immigration and good for the economy, an anthropologist who studies polarization finds.

Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking
Election|News|Opinion

What is ‘dark money’ political spending, and how does it affect US politics?

Donors often try to conceal their involvement in politics, and campaigns try to hide what they spend their money on.

What is ‘dark money’ political spending, and how does it affect US politics?
Election|News|Opinion|Political

Local government controls your roads, schools and utilities − but that doesn’t mean the US president doesn’t touch your life in important ways

When it comes to the November election, races up and down the ballot have distinct and profound effects on our lives.

Local government controls your roads, schools and utilities − but that doesn’t mean the US president doesn’t touch your life in important ways
Food|Health|Opinion

Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

Looking for ways to eat better? Turns out your doctor may not be your best source of information.

Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school
Election|News|Opinion|US

CNN Poll: Harris leads Trump among young voters but falls short of Biden’s 2020 winning margin

CNN Poll: Harris leads Trump among young voters but falls short of Biden’s 2020 winning margin

CNN Poll: Harris leads Trump among young voters but falls short of Biden’s 2020 winning margin
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Europe's racial disparities cannot be untied from historical wrongs, report says

Racial disparities in some European nations cannot be tackled if legacies of colonialism and slavery are ignored, a report by a EU-wide network of anti-racism groups

Europe's racial disparities cannot be untied from historical wrongs, report says
Americas|News|Opinion|Political|World

Mexico's most popular president in decades is retiring. What will he leave behind?

Many in Mexico will feel a deep sense of loss when folksy, charismatic, nationalistic President Andrés Manuel López Obrador leaves office on Sept. 30, and that’s no surprise

Mexico's most popular president in decades is retiring. What will he leave behind?
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump tells women he 'will be your protector' as GOP struggles with outreach to female voters

From former President Donald Trump to Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, male Republican candidates are struggling to speak to female voters, using language criticized as tone-deaf and patronizing as they try to win support from women and speak to issues important to them

Trump tells women he 'will be your protector' as GOP struggles with outreach to female voters
Lifestyle|Opinion|Uncategorized

Young people in island nations face an existential question: Should they stay or should they go?

For young people in some small island nations, a big decision always looms in the back of their minds

Young people in island nations face an existential question: Should they stay or should they go?
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Did you know violent crime is down? Not if you’re watching right-wing media

Did you know violent crime is down? Not if you’re watching right-wing media

Did you know violent crime is down? Not if you’re watching right-wing media
News|Opinion|Political

Fact check: Trump won’t stop telling a lie that there were no terror attacks during his presidency

Fact check: Trump won’t stop telling a lie that there were no terror attacks during his presidency

Fact check: Trump won’t stop telling a lie that there were no terror attacks during his presidency
News|Opinion|Political|World

Argentina's Milei criticizes 'Leviathan' UN, pledges 'agenda of freedom'

Argentina's brash libertarian President Javier Milei, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, criticized the organization as a "Leviathan"

Argentina's Milei criticizes 'Leviathan' UN, pledges 'agenda of freedom'
Health|Opinion|US

Senate chairman demands answers from emergency rooms that denied care to pregnant patients

Hospitals are facing questions about why they denied care to pregnant patients and whether state abortion bans have influenced how they treat those patients

Senate chairman demands answers from emergency rooms that denied care to pregnant patients
News|Opinion|Sports

Jordan Chiles’ attorneys say documentary footage proves decision to strip her bronze medal rests on a ‘factual error’

Jordan Chiles’ attorneys say documentary footage proves decision to strip her bronze medal rests on a ‘factual error’

Jordan Chiles’ attorneys say documentary footage proves decision to strip her bronze medal rests on a ‘factual error’
Business|Economy|Health|Opinion|Political|US

‘Greed, greed, greed’: Sanders demands Ozempic maker lower prices

‘Greed, greed, greed’: Sanders demands Ozempic maker lower prices

‘Greed, greed, greed’: Sanders demands Ozempic maker lower prices
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Ex-officer testifies in tears he's sorry for Tyre Nichols beating. 'I made his child fatherless'

A former Memphis police officer who has pleaded guilty to violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights testified in tears Tuesday, saying that he made Nichols’ young son fatherless, and that he’s sorry and wishes he had stopped the punches

Ex-officer testifies in tears he's sorry for Tyre Nichols beating. 'I made his child fatherless'
News|Opinion

Fact check: Walz makes false claims about Vance, Trump and Project 2025

Fact check: Walz makes false claims about Vance, Trump and Project 2025

Fact check: Walz makes false claims about Vance, Trump and Project 2025
News|Opinion|US

Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’

Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’

Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Georgia court could reject counting presidential votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz

Georgia Supreme Court justices are expressing skepticism that votes for presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz should count

Georgia court could reject counting presidential votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz
Election|News|Opinion|US

New CNN poll shows virtual tie between Harris and Trump

CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten breaks down the latest CNN poll showing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's favorability six weeks before the presidential election.

New CNN poll shows virtual tie between Harris and Trump
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

4 artists' works shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize go on display at a London museum

A large concrete sculpture of a bracelet referencing the excesses of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos and a collection of portraits focusing on Black men and women are among the eclectic artwork shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize

4 artists' works shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize go on display at a London museum
Crime|Health|Opinion|World

Post-Roe, pregnant women face growing risk of criminal prosecution for charges much broader than abortion

Post-Roe, pregnant women face growing risk of criminal prosecution for charges much broader than abortion

Post-Roe, pregnant women face growing risk of criminal prosecution for charges much broader than abortion
Election|Opinion|US

Trump says women won’t be ‘thinking about abortion’ if he’s elected, casting himself as their ‘protector’

Trump says women won’t be ‘thinking about abortion’ if he’s elected, casting himself as their ‘protector’

Trump says women won’t be ‘thinking about abortion’ if he’s elected, casting himself as their ‘protector’
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Hezbollah is not Hamas. Can Israel afford another all-out war?

Hezbollah is not Hamas. Can Israel afford another all-out war?

Hezbollah is not Hamas. Can Israel afford another all-out war?
News|Opinion

No, immigrants aren’t eating dogs and cats – but Trump’s claim is part of an ugly history of myths about immigrant foodways

Trump’s allegation about immigrants eating pets is part of a long history of slurs demonizing people for what they do and don’t eat.

No, immigrants aren’t eating dogs and cats – but Trump’s claim is part of an ugly history of myths about immigrant foodways
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Opinion|US

Americans are drowning in credit card debt. Trump’s proposed cap on interest rates probably won’t help

Americans are drowning in credit card debt. Trump’s proposed cap on interest rates probably won’t help

Americans are drowning in credit card debt. Trump’s proposed cap on interest rates probably won’t help
Americas|Asia|Election|News|Opinion|US

Harris is more popular than Trump among AAPI voters, a new APIA Vote/AAPI Data survey finds

Vice President Kamala Harris is viewed more favorably by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voters than former President Donald Trump

Harris is more popular than Trump among AAPI voters, a new APIA Vote/AAPI Data survey finds
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Biden uses final UN speech to note ‘some things are more important than staying in power’

Biden uses final UN speech to note ‘some things are more important than staying in power’

Biden uses final UN speech to note ‘some things are more important than staying in power’
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten

As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, Palestinians in Gaza are fearful their plight is being overlooked by the international community

As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Alsobrooks presses the case for national abortion rights in critical Maryland Senate race

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is prioritizing abortion rights in a key U.S. Senate race in Maryland against Republican Larry Hogan

Alsobrooks presses the case for national abortion rights in critical Maryland Senate race
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Pivotal Nebraska state senator deals Trump serious setback, saying he won’t support change to state election law

Pivotal Nebraska state senator deals Trump serious setback, saying he won’t support change to state election law

Pivotal Nebraska state senator deals Trump serious setback, saying he won’t support change to state election law
Crime|News|Opinion|US

The NYPD often shows leniency to officers involved in illegal stop and frisks, report finds

The New York City police department is lax in punishing officers who illegally stop and frisk people on the street, undermining efforts to curb wrongful use of tactic than a judge declared unconstitutional more than a decade ago

The NYPD often shows leniency to officers involved in illegal stop and frisks, report finds
News|Opinion|World

As he welcomes Gotham FC, Biden says 'a woman can do anything a man can do,' including be president

President Joe Biden on Monday said “a woman can do anything a man can do

As he welcomes Gotham FC, Biden says 'a woman can do anything a man can do,' including be president
Election|News|Opinion|US

Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris work to expand their coalitions in final weeks of election

The lines that have long defined each party’s policy priorities are blurring as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump seek to expand their coalitions in the final weeks of a fiercely competitive presidential election

Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris work to expand their coalitions in final weeks of election
Economy|News|Opinion|US

Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffs

Donald Trump sat in a large barn in rural Pennsylvania as farmers expressed concerns about losing their way of life, asking questions and offering jokes but mostly just listening

Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffs
Americas|Crime|News|Opinion|US|World

Exclusive: American held for 8 years in notorious Iranian prison tells of ordeal

Exclusive: American held for 8 years in notorious Iranian prison tells of ordeal

Exclusive: American held for 8 years in notorious Iranian prison tells of ordeal
Opinion

Mixed emotions – neuroscience is exploring how your brain lets you experience two opposite feelings at once

Bittersweet experiences aren’t uncommon. Do people ever truly feel both positive and negative at the same exact moment, or do we just switch quickly back and forth?

Mixed emotions – neuroscience is exploring how your brain lets you experience two opposite feelings at once
Opinion|Political

View politics critically but charitably and with good old common sense: cowboy commentator Will Rogers’ wisdom for 2024

Humorist Will Rogers spent decades gleefully skewering what he called the ‘bunk’ of American politics − hypocrisy, inflated egos, shady deal-making. Both parties stood guilty of peddling bunk.

View politics critically but charitably and with good old common sense: cowboy commentator Will Rogers’ wisdom for 2024
Environment|Opinion

Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain

Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.

Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain
Opinion|US

Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access: AP-NORC poll

For decades, some political analysts have sought to depict Hispanic Americans as “socially conservative” — and indeed many of them are

Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access: AP-NORC poll
News|Opinion|Sports

Caitlin Clark unanimously named AP WNBA Rookie of the Year after record-breaking season

Caitlin Clark unanimously named AP WNBA Rookie of the Year after record-breaking season

Caitlin Clark unanimously named AP WNBA Rookie of the Year after record-breaking season
Arts|Education|News|Opinion|Uncategorized

Banned Books Week starts with mixed messages as reports show challenges both up and down

Two new reports provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide

Banned Books Week starts with mixed messages as reports show challenges both up and down
Election|News|Opinion|US

Watch Trump’s past comments about GOP’s Mark Robinson

CNN's KFILE found that Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, made a series of inflammatory comments on a pornography website's message board. Robinson referred to himself as a "black NAZI!" and expressed support for reinstating slavery. Robinson denies making the remarks and they predate his entry into politics. Before the comments were unearthed, former President Donald Trump praised Robinson and called him "Martin Luther King on steroids."

Watch Trump’s past comments about GOP’s Mark Robinson
Election|News|Opinion

Election experts raise fresh alarms about vote counting delays – and chaos – in battleground states

Election experts raise fresh alarms about vote counting delays – and chaos – in battleground states

Election experts raise fresh alarms about vote counting delays – and chaos – in battleground states
Election|News|Opinion|US

Here’s what these young voters say are their top issues in the 2024 election

Here’s what these young voters say are their top issues in the 2024 election

Here’s what these young voters say are their top issues in the 2024 election
News|Opinion|US

Trump's goal of mass deportations fell short. But he has new plans for a second term

Pledging to deport millions of people has long been part of Donald Trump’s playbook

Trump's goal of mass deportations fell short. But he has new plans for a second term
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

How promises of a ‘post-Roe future’ have fallen short

How promises of a ‘post-Roe future’ have fallen short

How promises of a ‘post-Roe future’ have fallen short
Opinion

Britain's Labour Party gathers after a rocky start in government and a scandal over clothes

This should be a time of celebration for Britain’s Labour Party

Britain's Labour Party gathers after a rocky start in government and a scandal over clothes
Opinion|Political|US

Harris' abortion rights bus tour aims for votes the big rallies don't reach

An intimate crowd gathered around a blue bus and listened intently while Hadley Duvall, an abortion rights advocate and a supporter of Kamala

Harris' abortion rights bus tour aims for votes the big rallies don't reach
News|Opinion|World

World leaders are gathering for the UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy

It's not a great moment in world affairs right now

World leaders are gathering for the UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy
News|Opinion|US

North Carolinians unite for statewide 'Long March for Unity and Justice' series

North Carolinians unite for statewide 'Long March for Unity and Justice' series

North Carolinians unite for statewide 'Long March for Unity and Justice' series
News|Opinion|US

How the Trump-Harris debate dominated Americans’ political conversation and elevated false claims about migrants

How the Trump-Harris debate dominated Americans’ political conversation and elevated false claims about migrants

How the Trump-Harris debate dominated Americans’ political conversation and elevated false claims about migrants
Lifestyle|Opinion

Why is everything mini these days?

Why is everything mini these days?

Why is everything mini these days?
Arts|Business|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Technology

Milwaukee is spending $88,000 on an art car. It broke a month after it was introduced.

Milwaukee is spending $88,000 on an art car. It broke a month after it was introduced.

Milwaukee is spending $88,000 on an art car. It broke a month after it was introduced.
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Zelensky says long-range weapons approval key part of his ‘victory plan’ as US visit nears

Zelensky says long-range weapons approval key part of his ‘victory plan’ as US visit nears

Zelensky says long-range weapons approval key part of his ‘victory plan’ as US visit nears
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Euphoric two years ago, US anti-abortion movement is now divided and worried as election nears

Just two years ago, leading anti-abortion activists were euphoric after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, thus ending the nationwide right to abortion

Euphoric two years ago, US anti-abortion movement is now divided and worried as election nears
Business|Economy|Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump dangles tax relief targeted toward the voters he’s hoping to win

Trump dangles tax relief targeted toward the voters he’s hoping to win

Trump dangles tax relief targeted toward the voters he’s hoping to win
Asia|News|Opinion|World

Biden tells Quad leaders that Beijing is testing region at turbulent moment for Chinese economy

President Joe Biden has told Indo-Pacific allies that he believes China’s increasing military assertiveness is an effort to test the region at a turbulent moment for Beijing

Biden tells Quad leaders that Beijing is testing region at turbulent moment for Chinese economy
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US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with exploding pager

Palestinian American U.S. lawmaker Rashida Tlaib on Friday condemned as racist a cartoon published in the conservative magazine National Review showing her

US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with exploding pager

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