Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Who is the Buddhist nun who built a global charity from a tiny apartment in rural Taiwan?

In 1966, Cheng Yen, a Buddhist nun living in eastern Taiwan, asked local housewives to contribute 50 cents a month to fund her charity

Who is the Buddhist nun who built a global charity from a tiny apartment in rural Taiwan?
Arts|Opinion

On anniversary of Frida Kahlo's death, her art's spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe

Frida Kahlo had no religious affiliation

On anniversary of Frida Kahlo's death, her art's spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe
Opinion

Georgia Democrats file challenges to keep Kennedy and others off presidential ballot

Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F

Georgia Democrats file challenges to keep Kennedy and others off presidential ballot
Opinion|Sports

Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations again

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin learned a lot from Nick Saban — especially about the dangers of preseason praise and high expectations being placed upon a team by fans and media

Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations again
Opinion|Political

Outside RNC, conservative group defends its Project 2025 guidebook as Democrats ramp up critiques

The conservative think tank that drew up a nearly 1,000-page guidebook on how the next Republican administration can remake the federal government is highlighting its policies while defending itself from Democratic criticism

Outside RNC, conservative group defends its Project 2025 guidebook as Democrats ramp up critiques
Lifestyle|Opinion

Four reasons why couples should consider staggered retirements

When you envision retirement with a partner, what does it look like?

Four reasons why couples should consider staggered retirements
Opinion|Sports

Golf-Rahm hopes to build on Spain's Euros and Wimbledon success at British Open

Former world number one Jon Rahm is inspired by the success of fellow Spaniards at soccer's European Championship and at Wimbledon over the weekend as he takes another crack at winning the

Golf-Rahm hopes to build on Spain's Euros and Wimbledon success at British Open
Business|Economy|News|Opinion

Hong Kong journalist group head says she was fired by WSJ amid press freedom row

The head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) said she was fired by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday after she refused demands

Hong Kong journalist group head says she was fired by WSJ amid press freedom row
Election|News|Opinion|Political

Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris

Republican leaders are warning party members against using overtly racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris as they and former President Donald Trump’s campaign scramble to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival less than four months before Election Day

Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion|Sports

Rays SS Taylor Walls says gesture wasn't meant as Trump endorsement and he likely won't do it again

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls said Tuesday that his Donald Trump-inspired celebration of a hit Sunday was not intended as an endorsement of the Republican presidential candidate and added he was unlikely to do it again

Rays SS Taylor Walls says gesture wasn't meant as Trump endorsement and he likely won't do it again
News|Opinion|Political

Harris’ immigration work comes under scrutiny as campaign takes shape

Harris’ immigration work comes under scrutiny as campaign takes shape

Harris’ immigration work comes under scrutiny as campaign takes shape
Health|Opinion|Sports

Olympic drug-fighting failures make Enhanced Games 'not so radical' says former anti-doping advocate

An expert on the ground floor of some of anti-doping’s most broad-reaching advances says it might make sense to stop testing athletes

Olympic drug-fighting failures make Enhanced Games 'not so radical' says former anti-doping advocate
News|Opinion|Political

A GOP congressman called Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire.’ Some caution it’s a sign of what’s to come

A GOP congressman called Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire.’ Some caution it’s a sign of what’s to come

A GOP congressman called Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire.’ Some caution it’s a sign of what’s to come
Election|Opinion|Political

Federal judge tosses Ohio voting restrictions on voters with disabilities

A federal judge has struck down part of Ohio’s new 2023 election law, which put restrictions on voters with disabilities who were casting absentee ballots

Federal judge tosses Ohio voting restrictions on voters with disabilities
Opinion|Political

Jack Smith says Clarence Thomas’ attack on his appointment should not factor into classified documents case

Jack Smith says Clarence Thomas’ attack on his appointment should not factor into classified documents case

Jack Smith says Clarence Thomas’ attack on his appointment should not factor into classified documents case
News|Opinion|World

Progressive House Democrats plan counter-programming to Netanyahu visit

Progressive House Democrats plan counter-programming to Netanyahu visit

Progressive House Democrats plan counter-programming to Netanyahu visit
Election|Opinion|Political

US Republican presidential candidate Trump says he will debate Harris

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will go ahead and debate Kamala Harris, his new Democratic rival in the Nov. 5 presidential election.

US Republican presidential candidate Trump says he will debate Harris
Crime|News|Opinion

3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine

An Army report says three reserve officers have been disciplined for dereliction of duty in the aftermath of a reservist’s rampage in which 18 people were killed in Maine

3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine
Business|Education|Opinion

Darren Walker's Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls

Darren Walker, the outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, has had a far-reaching and profound impact on the philanthropic sector

Darren Walker's Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls
Europe|News|Opinion|Political

Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army

Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army

Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army
Crime|Europe|Health|News|Opinion

Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say

Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say

Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say
Crime|Opinion

Nashville grapples with lingering neo-Nazi presence in tourist-friendly city

For weeks, neo-Nazis have made repeat appearances in Nashville, livestreaming antisemitic antics for shock value

Nashville grapples with lingering neo-Nazi presence in tourist-friendly city
Education|News|Opinion|Political

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
Europe|News|Opinion|Political

Poll says 32% of Ukrainians open to territorial concessions for quick peace

Nearly a third of Ukrainians would accept some territorial concessions to Russia for a quick end to the war, a more than three-fold increase over the past year, although most still oppose

Poll says 32% of Ukrainians open to territorial concessions for quick peace
Health|Opinion|Political

Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday

Iowa’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant

Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday

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