News

Democrat Eileen Higgins Sworn in As Miami's First Female Mayor After 30 Years of GOP Control

International

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

by Fernanda Pesce | 6 hours ago

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...

Dec 18

National

The Kennedy Center Starts Work to Add Trump's Name Onto the Building

The Kennedy Center is starting to add President Donald Trump's name to the building

by Darlene Superville | 6 hours ago

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,...

7 hours ago

Politics

Coast Guard Drops References to Swastikas and Nooses Being 'Potentially Divisive'

References in U.S. Coast Guard policy calling hate symbols “potentially divisive” have been removed

by Susan Haigh | Dec 18

Trump's New $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ to Troops Is Coming From Pentagon Funding, Not Tariffs

The “Warrior Dividend” that President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is not a Christmas bonus made possible by tariff revenues, as the president appeared to...

by Josh Boak and Michelle L. Price | Dec 18

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...

by Damian J. Troise | 7 hours ago

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

by Barbara Ortutay | 9 hours ago

Health

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...

by Ed White | Dec 18

Teen Drug Use Remains Low, but Survey Finds Small Rise in Heroin and Cocaine Use

A national survey shows teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows

by Mike Stobbe | Dec 17