Missouri governor signs gender-affirming care ban for minors and anti-trans sports bill
Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed into law two bills targeting the rights of transgender people in the state, including a ban on gender-affirming care for minors and a prohibition on trans women and girls from playing on sports teams that align with their gender.
2023-06-08 03:53
Michael J Fox reflects on 'great things' in life as he is honored with a lifetime achievement award, says 'I don't have a weepy, sad life'
'This thing happened, which sucked, but it put me in a position to do other things that were effective and make things better,' Michael J Fox said
2023-06-08 03:52
Tom Cruise playfully mocks his running scenes in 'Mission: Impossible' films on Global Running Day
'Running in movies since 1981,' wrote Tom Cruise in reference to the year he appeared in his first onscreen roles in 'Endless Love' and 'Taps'
2023-06-08 03:50
Italian lawmaker who fought to allow nursing one's baby during working session is now first to do so
An Italian lawmaker who fought for a rule so that women can be allowed to nurse their babies during a parliamentary session has now become the first woman to do just that
2023-06-08 03:48
'The Righteous,' an opera set among American Southwest church communities, to premiere in 2024
The Santa Fe Opera will present the world premiere of “The Righteous” by composer Gregory Spears with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K
2023-06-08 03:46
County leaders in Georgia reject election board nominee who challenged voters' eligibility
Elected leaders in Georgia’s most populous county have rejected a Republican nominee for the elections board who had challenged the eligibility of thousands of voters
2023-06-08 03:29
After years of threats, a feud ends with a Black mom dead and her white neighbor arrested
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a white Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her Black neighbor last week has been arrested
2023-06-08 03:28
Carly Pearce and her BF Riley King call it quits after 2 years, citing 'trust issues': Source
'Yes, things didn’t work out. Carly and I have parted ways and I wish her nothing but the best in both her career and personal life,' said Riley King
2023-06-08 03:28
LA Times announces 74 job cuts due to economic challenges
The Los Angeles Times says it is cutting 74 jobs due to economic challenges as the newspaper strives to transform itself into a digital media organization
2023-06-08 03:27
BREAKING: Lionel Messi announces decision to join Inter Miami
Inter Miami have announced the signing of legendary footballer Lionel Messi. The 35-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiry of his PSG contract, with former club Barcelona unable to engineer a move back to Catalonia.
2023-06-08 03:27
Bronze statue of noted American author Willa Cather unveiled in US Capitol
A bronze statue of renowned American author Willa Cather has been unveiled in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol
2023-06-08 03:27
McCarthy ‘Blindsided’ as Hard-Liners’ Blockade Enters Second Day
A blockade against legislation by House Republican hard-liners dragged on for a second day Wednesday, underscoring a rift
2023-06-08 03:22