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British Baker’s Criticism of Mexican 'Ugly' Bread Triggers Social Media Outrage
A British baker's critique of Mexican bread has sparked outrage on social media, leading to a public apology
TikTok Accused of Tracking Users' Grindr Activity in Major Privacy Breach Complaint
European digital rights group NOYB has filed a complaint against TikTok, Grindr, and AppsFlyer, alleging they violated EU privacy laws by sharing and tracking...
National
A Brief Encounter, Two Attacks and Then a Break in Investigations Into the Brown and MIT Shootings
Investigators are still trying to figure out much of what Claudio Neves Valente was doing in New England in the weeks before they say he opened fire in a Brown...
Trump Announces Lower Drug Price Deals With 9 Pharmaceutical Companies
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the U.S. Amgen, Bristol Myers...
Politics
Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll, Who Has Sought Redemption From Criminal Past
Tennessee’s governor has pardoned country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who for years has spoken about his criminal record and his path to finding...
Culver City Ushers in Historic Era with First Openly LGBTQ+ Mayor Freddy Puza
Culver City, California, elected Freddy Puza as its first openly LGBTQ+ mayor on December 8, 2025, marking a milestone in the city's 108-year history.
Business
Cloud Lifts Over Cannabis Companies' Future Amid Push to Reclassify the Drug
Cannabis companies like Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth could soon face a more mellow path ahead following President Donald Trump’s move to help reclassify the...
TikTok Signs Deal to Form New US Unit With American Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake
TikTok has signed a deal to form a new U.S. unit with three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — holding a majority stake
Health
State Awards $47.6 Million for San Francisco LGBTQ+ Senior Housing Project, Advancing Affordable Affirmative Living
The State of California has awarded nearly $47.6 million to fund an affordable housing project specifically designed for LGBTQ+ seniors in San Francisco,...
Court Blocks Michigan Ban on Conversion Therapy on Free Speech Grounds
A federal appeals court has blocked Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of...
