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A Surge Of Hiring In September Defies Predictions, Pointing to US Job Market's Enduring Resilience
An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array of threats lie ahead.
Ex-treasurer for Rep. George Santos Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Tells of Bogus Loan and Fake Donors
The ex-treasurer for U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Thursday to a fraud conspiracy charge and implicated the indicted New York Republican in a scheme to embellish his campaign finance reports with a fake loan and fake donors.
Why the NFL Cares About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Eager as the National Football League has been to cater to the recent public fixation with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, it's certainly not taking any credit for creating the outsized storyline that has emerged around the couple.
Muslims in Kenya Protest at Supreme Court over its Endorsement of LGBTQ+ Right to Associate
Hundreds of Muslims in Kenya's capital rallied outside the Supreme Court to protest its decision last month to reaffirm the LGBTQ community's right of association, saying that the verdict condoned immorality and demanding that some justices step down.
Multiple Men Accuse Abercrombie & Fitch Former CEO of 'Sex Events,' Exploitation
New accusations suggest that former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries allegedly exploited men at "sex events."
Rep. George Santos' Former Campaign Treasurer will Plead Guilty to a Federal Felony, Prosecutors Say
The ex-campaign treasurer for U.S. Rep. George Santos will plead guilty on Thursday to an unspecified felony in connection with the sprawling federal investigation of financial irregularities surrounding the indicted New York Republican, prosecutors said.
London Couple Attacked by Gang Wielding Board with Nails; Onlookers Did Nothing
A London couple were brutally attacked by a gang of young men who, they said, egged each other on until what started as slurs escalated into an assault with a board that had nails through it.
Nebraska Lawmaker Says Some Report Pharmacists are Refusing to Fill Gender-Confirming Prescriptions
A Nebraska lawmaker says her office has been contacted by families who have reported some pharmacists are wrongly refusing to fill prescriptions for gender-affirming medications for their transgender children.
Judge Tosses Challenge to Louisiana's Age Verification Law Aimed at Porn Websites
An adult entertainment group's lawsuit against a Louisiana law requiring sexually explicit websites to verify the ages of their viewers was dismissed Wednesday by a federal judge. But opponents of the law say they will likely appeal.
Costco Seeing a Gold Rush with Demand for its 1-ounce Gold Bars
Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold?
Pope Francis Opens a Big Vatican Meeting on the Church's Future and Says 'Everyone' is Welcome
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church needed to be rebuilt to make it a place of welcome for "everyone, everyone, everyone," as he opened a divisive meeting on the future of the church that has sparked hope among progressives and alarm among conservatives
Swiss LGBTQ+ Rights Groups Hail 60-Day Sentence for Polemicist who Called Journalist a 'Fat Lesbian'
LGBTQ+ groups hailed the 60-day jail sentence a court in Switzerland gave to a writer and commentator for deriding a journalist as a "fat lesbian" and other critical remarks.
Colorado High Court to Hear Case Against Christian Baker who Refused to Make LGBTQ-Themed Cake
After a U.S. Supreme Court victory for a graphic artist who didn't want to design wedding websites for same-sex couples, Colorado's highest court said it will hear the case of a Christian baker who refused to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.
Plans to Accommodate Transgender Swimmers at a World Cup Meet Scrapped because of Lack of Entries
Plans for the first "open category" swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Judge Blocks Wisconsin School District Policy Allowing Students to Choose their Pronouns
A judge on Tuesday blocked a southeastern Wisconsin school district's policy of allowing students to change their names and gender pronouns without parental consent.
U.S. Adds Another Option for Fall COVID Vaccination with Updated Novavax Shots
U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax.
Many States are Expanding their Medicaid Programs to Provide Dental Care to their Poorest Residents
With a growing recognition of the economic and health costs of poor dental health and an influx of federal pandemic dollars, six states began or expanded their Medicaid programs this year.
Speaker McCarthy Ousted in Historic House Vote, as Scramble Begins for a Republican Leader
Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out in an extraordinary showdown forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throwing the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.
Scotland's First Out Gay Footballer Zander Murray: 'I'm Learning How to Be Gay at 31'
Zander Murray says he is having the time of his life since publicly coming out last year.
Pope Suggests Blessings for Same-Sex Unions Possible in Response to 5 Conservative Cardinals
Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a big meeting where LGBTQ+ Catholics are on the agenda.