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International
Ready for a Trip to the 'Park? Snowboarding Set for Its Spotlight at the Winter Olympics
Snowboarding's roots trace back to Christmas Day 1965 when Sherman Poppen created the "snurfer" by strapping two skis together
Religious Beliefs Hinder HIV Care Access for Positive Ugandans, Study Reveals
A recent scoping review highlights how traditional and religious beliefs in Uganda and across Africa impede HIV testing, treatment adherence, and care-seeking...
National
Abortion Stays Legal in Wyoming As Its Top Court Strikes Down Laws, Including First US Pill Ban
Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down two laws that include the nation’s first explicit ban on abortion pills
Berkly Catton Scores First Two NHL Goals After Enduring 27-Game Drought
Berkly Catton scores his first NHL goals, helping the Seattle Kraken defeat the Boston Bruins 7-4
Politics
MAGA Officials Disinvite Pro-LGBTQ+ Episcopal Priest from City Council Invocation After Pride Event Backlash
In Keller, Texas, local officials aligned with MAGA disinvited Reverend Alan Bentrip from delivering the invocation at a city council meeting upon discovering...
George Conway, Persistent Trump Critic, Is Running for Congress in New York
George Conway says he is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City
Business
Chick-Fil-A Utah Franchise Sparks Conservative Backlash with Same-Sex Wedding Congratulations
A Chick-fil-A location in Orem, Utah, publicly celebrated a same-sex couple's marriage on Facebook, drawing sharp criticism from conservative Christian groups....
Lush Co-Founder Mark Constantine Embraces 'Woke' Label, Urges Disagreement on Social Issues to Shop Elsewhere
Lush Cosmetics co-founder Mark Constantine has publicly affirmed his pride in being called "woke" during a BBC interview, emphasizing the company's commitment...
Health
How a Queer Romance Author's Parkinson's Diagnosis Fueled the Steamy Series "Heated Rivalry"
Rachel Reid, the Canadian author of the popular "Game Changers" series featuring gay hockey romances, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease in...
VA Imposes Near-Total Abortion Ban for Veterans, Sparking Bipartisan Backlash and LGBTQ+ Concerns
The Department of Veterans Affairs has enacted a policy restricting abortions to cases where a physician certifies the mother's life is endangered, reversing...
