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International

Trump's Second State Visit to UK Meets With Protests and Arrests

U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal reception at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, but beyond the castle walls there were many who did not welcome his...

by Brian Melley | Sep 17

Pussy Riot Members Sentenced in Absentia for Anti-War Activism

The Basmanny District Court in Moscow has sentenced five members of the feminist protest group Pussy Riot to prison terms ranging from eight to thirteen years...

Sep 16

National

Michigan Republicans Propose Sweeping Ban on Online Pornography and Transgender Content

Five Republican lawmakers in Michigan have introduced legislation that would ban pornography, ASMR content, depictions of transgender people, and VPNs across...

Sep 17

Trump Says He’d Consider Banning LGBTQ+ Pride Flags in Alarming Oval Office Exchange

President Donald Trump stated in a recent Oval Office interview that he would consider banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags from public spaces in Washington, D.C.,...

Sep 17

Politics

Trump Extends TikTok Shutdown Deadline for Fourth Time After Reaching Framework Deal With China

President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16

by Darlene Superville and Josh Boak | Sep 17

Jerry Quits Ben & Jerry's, Saying Its Independence on Social Issues Has Been Stifled

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years

by Michelle Chapman | Sep 17

Business

Meta Expected to Unveil New Smart Glasses at Connect Event

Meta is expected to unveil updated, artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses at its Connect developer conference kicking off on Wednesday as CEO Mark...

by Barbara Ortutay | Sep 17

US and China Reach a Framework Deal for the Ownership of Tiktok

A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of TikTok

by Josh Boak | Sep 16

Health

Kennedy's Vaccine Committee Plans to Vote on COVID-19, Hepatitis B and Chickenpox Shots

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19,...

by Mike Stobbe | Sep 16

FDA Takes Aim at Hims and Other Telehealth Services in Drug Advertising Blitz

The Trump administration has issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs.

by Matthew Perrone | Sep 16