News

Kristi Noem Calls Out ‘South Park’ for ICE Episode

International

Oscar Bonifacino, South America’s First Openly Gay Pro Boxer, Prepares for “Big Fight”

Oscar Bonifacino, a 21-year-old Uruguayan boxer, is shattering barriers as South America’s first openly gay male professional boxer.

Aug 8

Nexus Cards for Canadians Drop ‘X’ Gender Marker After U.S. Policy Change, Sparking Concerns for Trans and Non-Binary Travelers

Canadians applying for or renewing Nexus cards can no longer select an ‘X’ gender marker, following a policy shift tied to a U.S. executive order requiring only...

Aug 8

National

Parents of Bullied Trans Teen Sue Alabama School District After Tragic Suicide

The parents of a 14-year-old transgender student who died by suicide are suing the Elba City School District in Alabama, alleging the district’s failure to...

Aug 8

Right-Wing "Comedian" Alex Stein Sparks Outrage with Suggestion that Trans People Be Used as ‘Suicide Bombers’ in Military

During a Texas Senate hearing on August 5, right-wing commentator and comedian Alex Stein made inflammatory remarks suggesting transgender people should be used...

Aug 7

Politics

Rosie O’Donnell Raises Alarm Over Possible Cancellation of ‘The View’ Amid White House Rebuke

Rosie O’Donnell has publicly expressed concern that ABC’s long-running talk show The View could be canceled for its perceived liberal bias, suggesting political...

Aug 8

Former Superman Dean Cain Wants To Join ICE

Dean Cain, best known for his role as Superman in the 1990s, is facing widespread criticism online after revealing his intention to join U.S. Immigration and...

Aug 8

Business

Disney Embraces Japan’s Bag Charm Craze with Launch of Urupocha-chan Plush Line

Disney has introduced its Urupocha-chan plush series—a collection of palm-sized, pastel-hued plush toys inspired by the Japanese bag charm trend—to North...

Aug 8

Media Matters Faces Existential Crisis Amid Legal Onslaught from Elon Musk and Allies

Media Matters for America, a progressive watchdog organization known for holding far-right media accountable, is grappling with an unprecedented wave of...

Aug 7

Health

Americans Get More Than Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Foods, CDC Report Says

A new federal report finds that most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods

by Jonel Aleccia | Aug 7

New Study Sheds Light on Chatgpt's Alarming Interactions With Teens

New research from a watchdog group reveals ChatGPT can provide harmful advice to teens

by Matt O'Brien and Barbara Ortutay | Aug 6