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Legal Fight over Student Debt a Prelude to Political Battle
At stake is the loyalty of young, college-educated voters who are a critical part of the Democratic coalition that Biden is counting on to return him to the White House for a second term.
SpaceX Launches U.S., Russia, UAE Astronauts to Space Station
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.
Fractured G20 Foreign Ministers Grapple with Deepening Rifts
Diplomats from the world's major industrialized nations grappled with deepening rifts as they held contentious talks dominated by Russia's war in Ukraine and China's moves to boost its global influence.
Iowa State Lawmakers Propose Anti-Marriage Equality Amendment
Despite almost eight years of national marriage equality and the federal Respect for Marriage Act, Iowa state lawmakers have proposed banning marriage rights for same-sex couples.
Tenn. Governor Vows to Sign Anti-Drag Bill as Photo Surfaces
Republican Gov. Bill Lee says it would be "ridiculous" to conflate a recently surfaced yearbook photo of him wearing women's clothing in high school to drag show performances currently under attack in Tennessee and other GOP-led states.
Mississippi Enacts Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill to ban gender-affirming hormones or surgery in the state for anyone younger than 18, part of a broad effort in conservative states to restrict transgender athletes, gender-affirming care and drag shows
Indiana Senate Joins States Trying to Limit Transgender Care
Indiana Republican state Senators voted Tuesday to advance a ban on all gender-affirming care for those under 18, the latest in this year's movement by conservative states aiming to limit the rights of transgender youth.
Father of Cellphone Sees Dark Side but Also Hope in New Tech
These days Martin Cooper frets about his invention's impacts on society — from the loss of privacy to the risk of internet addiction to the rapid spread of harmful content, especially among kids.
As Court Debates Student Loans, Borrowers See Disconnect
To borrowers following Tuesday's arguments, it felt isolating to hear such a personal subject reduced to cold legal language.
Why TikTok is Being Banned on Gov't Phones in U.S. and Beyond
The United States is ratcheting up national security concerns about TikTok, mandating that all federal employees delete the Chinese-owned social media app from government-issued mobile phones.
Asteroid Named after Pope Behind Gregorian Calendar Reform
Pope Gregory XIII, the 16th century pontiff responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar, now has another, celestial claim to fame.
What's Going On with the Wave of GOP Bills About Trans Teens? Utah Provides Clues
In 2022, Republican politicians proposed over 150 bills limiting trans rights in state legislatures across the country. By February 2023, the GOP had already surpassed that record by proposing over 200 similar bills. Utah offers clues as to why.
West Virginia GOP Majority House OKs Religious Freedom Bill
West Virginia's GOP supermajority House of Delegates passed a bill Monday that would create a test for courts to apply when people challenge government regulations they believe interfere with their constitutional right to religious freedom.
China Says TikTok Ban Reflects US Insecurities
U.S. government bans on Chinese-owned video sharing app TikTok reveal Washington's own insecurities and are an abuse of state power, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
Kimberly Palmer: 5 Ways to Deal with Money Envy
Financial envy is real, and sometimes it can be ugly. If you're wondering how to turn the so-called green-eyed monster into a positive force in your life, here are five steps to take.
Outsmarting Humans Just One Step for AI Video Game Players
Gran Turismo players have been competing against computer-generated racecars since the 1990s, but the new AI driver that was unleashed last week on Gran Turismo 7 is smarter and faster.
Streamlining Your Customer Onboarding Process with Automation
This article deals with customer onboarding, its importance, and how automation can streamline the customer onboarding process. Let's take a look.
DeSantis Takes over Disney District, Punishing Company
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
Trans People Face 'Horrifying' Rhetoric at Statehouses
It was pharmacist Gwendolyn Herzig's first time testifying before a legislative committee when she spoke to several Arkansas lawmakers in a packed hearing room this month about a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
Madonna's Older Brother has Died at Age 66, Family Says
Madonna's eldest sibling, Anthony Ciccone, has died, a family member said Saturday. He was 66.