News

Hong Kong Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Access

Health

Obesity Remains High in the Us, but More States Are Showing Progress, a New Report Finds

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped

by Jonel Aleccia | Oct 16

South Africa Welcomes $115m Us Bridge Plan to Sustain Its Hiv Programs for 6 Months

South Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March

by Michelle Gumede | Oct 16

International

Trump Threatens to Yank World Cup Games From Boston Though It's up to Fifa to Choose Sites

President Donald Trump is threatening to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston

by Will Weissert | Oct 16

Afghanistan’s Taliban Government Blames Pakistan for Twin Drone Strikes on Kabul

Afghanistan’s Taliban government says Pakistan carried out two drone strikes on Kabul the day before

by Siddiqullah Alizai and Munir Ahmed | Oct 16

National

The Latest: Federal Immigration Officers in Chicago Area Required to Wear Body Cameras, Judge Says

Federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said Thursday after seeing tear gas and...

by Diane Bushemi, Demetre Daskalakis, Will Demers | Oct 16

Gun Safety Advocates Warn of a Surge in Untraceable 3d-printed Weapons in the Us

Police in a handful of big cities have seen an increase in 3D printed guns over the last few years

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Oct 16

Politics

Cuomo and Sliwa Aim to Blunt Mamdani's Momentum in First Nyc Mayoral Debate

New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are slated to face off in a debate

by Anthony Izaguirre and Jill Colvin | Oct 16

Cuomo and Sliwa Aim to Blunt Mamdani's Momentum in First Nyc Mayoral Debate

New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are slated to face off in a debate

by Anthony Izaguirre and Jill Colvin | Oct 16

Business

Spooky, Proud, and Out: LGBTQ+ Halloween Celebrations Light Up 2025

Across the United States, Halloween 2025 is being marked by a vibrant array of LGBTQ+ events—from inclusive family parties to legendary nightlife...

Oct 16

Pride on the Slopes: LGBTQ+ Winter Festivals Boost Visibility and Community Worldwide

As winter descends, LGBTQ+ communities across the globe gather for a vibrant series of ski weeks and winter pride festivals. These inclusive events blend winter...

Oct 16