Biden to appoint coordinator to address book bans ahead of Pride Month event
President Joe Biden will appoint a new federal coordinator to address the increase in book bans enacted across different states -- part of a slew of new actions that he announced on Thursday aimed at protecting the LGBTQ+ community.
2023-06-09 02:48
UAE's al-Jaber promises young activists he'll listen; says nothing about fossil fuel ties
The United Arab Emirates official tapped to head the next global climate summit pledged Thursday to listen to young people demanding a place at the table when negotiators gather in the Gulf nation this fall
2023-06-09 02:48
Smoke from wildfires, a fact of life in the West, catch outdoor workers off guard in the East
The hazardous haze from Canada’s wildfires is taking its toll on outdoor workers along the Eastern U.S. who carried on with their daily jobs even as dystopian orange skies forced the cancelation of sports events, school field trips and Broadway plays
2023-06-09 02:47
Google Union Pushes Back on Three-Day Return-to-Office Mandate
Google employees are pushing back against the tech giant’s mandate that staffers spend at least three days a
2023-06-09 02:45
US, UK forge 'Atlantic Declaration' to counter new threats
The United States and Britain on Thursday announced a new strategic pact as their leaders rededicated the "special relationship" to counter...
2023-06-09 02:30
'Completely inaccurate': Jamie Foxx's rep breaks silence, debunks wild rumors about his health
Jamie Foxx's daughter Corinne previously dismissed reports claiming that their family was preparing for the 'worst'
2023-06-09 02:29
Javice Accuses Prosecutors, SEC of ‘Hide-the-Ball’ Tactics
A lawyer representing Charlie Javice accused the US government of deploying “hide-the-ball” legal tactics in an effort to
2023-06-09 02:29
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law
2023-06-09 02:29
French central bank expects 0.1% second-quarter growth
PARIS The French economy is on course to eke out meagre growth in the second quarter as industrial
2023-06-09 02:28
NBA rumors: 3 contenders Chris Paul could help win a title
Twelve-time All-Star Chris Paul could be waived by the Phoenix Suns but he is looking to help a team win. Here are contenders that could benefit from adding him.Reportedly, star point guard Chris Paul could be waived by the Phoenix Suns in the next week or two. Paul is a 12-time all-star, five-t...
2023-06-09 02:26
Tens of thousands join Tel Aviv Pride parade, celebrating gains and wary of Israeli government
Tens of thousands of people have marched in Tel Aviv’s Pride parade
2023-06-09 02:26
See before-and-after images of US landmarks as they get inundated with wildfire smoke
The wildfire smoke that originated from Canada shrouded some major US cities on the Eastern Seaboard, leaving millions at risk of breathing unhealthy air and prompting the cancellation of outdoor activities ranging from school recess to Major League Baseball games.
2023-06-09 02:21