Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about a male penguin couple
Months after access to a popular children’s book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision
2023-08-08 19:28
Extreme heat is the deadliest natural disaster. FEMA can't treat it like one
Extreme heat is far deadlier than other natural disasters, but it's not one that's eligible for assistance from FEMA.
2023-08-08 19:26
Germany receives 178 compensation applications from gay servicepeople over discrimination
The German defense ministry says that it has received 178 applications for compensation from gay servicepeople who experienced discrimination in the military in the past
2023-08-08 19:19
Thousands of flights are delayed or canceled following severe storms
Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled Tuesday following a round of severe storms that hammered the eastern United Sates.
2023-08-08 19:18
Stay inside as dangerous stormy weather lashes northern Europe, officials say. 2 people have died
Officials in northern Europe are warning people to stay inside as stormy weather batters the region
2023-08-08 18:52
How long will Tory Lanez spend in prison? Megan Thee Stallion has not had 'single day of peace' since rapper shot her
During Tory Lanez's sentencing, Megan Thee Stallion provided a written statement about how she had suffered since the shooting incident
2023-08-08 18:48
South Korea: 1,000 buses evacuate scouts from disaster-hit Word Jamboree
Scout contingents are leaving the international event in South Korea due to an incoming tropical storm.
2023-08-08 18:47
Disney creates task force to explore AI and cut costs -sources
By Dawn Chmielewski and Krystal Hu Walt Disney has created a task force to study artificial intelligence and
2023-08-08 18:45
US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the price pressures that have gripped the nation for more than two years
2023-08-08 18:45
The climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will
2023-08-08 18:24
Biden to designate a new national monument surrounding the Grand Canyon, blocking mining
President Joe Biden on Tuesday is set to designate the fifth national monument of his presidency and unveil new climate resilience funding for national parks during a visit to lands surrounding one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon.
2023-08-08 18:23
Son of Spanish actors is arrested in Thailand on suspicion of killing Colombian on a tourist island
The son of two Spanish film stars has been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of killing and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a tourist island
2023-08-08 18:17