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Friday, June 30, 2023

The Decision in 303 Creative Deals a Blow to Anti-Discrimination Law

The decision in 303 Creative v. Colorado potentially allows a wide range of businesses to discriminate in the name of expression.

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Fox News to Pay $12 Million to Settle Ex-Producer Abby Grossbergs Suit

The settlement with a former producer, Abby Grossberg, is the latest development in a series of legal battles involving Fox.

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Is A.I. Poisoning Itself? Billionaire Cage Fight and Cooking With ChatGPT

The missing ingredient in A.I. content might soon be human-generated content.

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Soccers Next Big Thing Is Buying in Bulk

Networks of clubs help top teams streamline their scouting, methods and player acquisition. But who do they really serve?

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The Man Who Pictured Ghanas Rise at Home and Abroad

James Barnor, Ghana’s first photojournalist and an influential fashion photographer in London, stars in a major survey at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Fire Dept. Targets E-Bike Shops in Crackdown on Battery Hazards

A Manhattan shop was closed after inspectors found more than 100 lithium-ion batteries inside.

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Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits.

Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry.

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Harvard Undermined Itself on Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court’s ruling reflected the school’s clear discrimination against Asian applicants.

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Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Scot Peterson is found not guilty of 11 charges including child neglect and culpable negligence.

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NFL: Four players suspended for 2023 season for betting violations

Two Indianapolis Colts players are suspended for the entire 2023 season for betting violations, while a Tennessee Titans player is banned for six games.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Overstock Buys Intellectual Property to Rename as Bed Bath & Beyond

The online retailer is renaming its website and its mobile app after buying the intellectual property of the bankrupt home-goods store.

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Madonna postpones tour after stay in intensive care

Madonna postpones world tour after stay in intensive care with serious bacterial infection.

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Pandemic Divisiveness in the U.S. Wasnt What It Seemed

When Covid arrived, partisanship had little to do with how officials responded.

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TikTok Is Funding Montana Users Suit Against Ban

The popular video service had deflected questions about its involvement in the creators’ lawsuit for more than a month.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Larry Kramers Memorial Brings Together Old Friends and Old Enemies

Tony Kushner and Anthony Fauci were among the speakers who fondly described difficult moments with the irascible writer and activist.

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Drinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnership

The move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race.

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How the PGA Tour and Liv Golf Merger Could Collapse

The tentative agreement has been the talk of golf, but there is no guarantee the pact that aims to bring the tour and LIV Golf under one umbrella will overcome every threat.

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Touching moment chimp sees outdoors for the first time

Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee, had never been outside of a cage or enclosure.

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'Heat dome' set to persist in southern US

Above average temperatures and high humidity are likely to continue in Texas and other southern US states.

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Heat Wave Latest News: More High Temperatures Expected in Texas and Alabama

Oppressive heat will expand out of Texas to blanket an area from Arizona to Alabama.

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Top court stops North Carolina school's skirt dress code for girls

The school argued its policy would promote girls as "fragile vessels" to be treated "gently".

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How Are New Yorkers Handling the Costs of Child Care?

The New York Times is interested in exploring how New York City residents are navigating the costs and challenges of care.

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Richard Ravitch Rescuer of the Subways and New Yorks Finances Dies at 89

He helped New York City avoid bankruptcy in the mid-1970s, ran the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and later served as lieutenant governor.

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Couples compete in a wife-carrying contest

A Canadian town has taken on this Scandinavia tradition for an annual competition.

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Louisiana electoral map: Supreme Court clears way for a new majority-black district

The current congressional map raised concerns that black voting power had been diluted in the state.

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

A Vast Lake Has Captivated California Where Farms Stood a Year Ago

Tulare Lake re-emerged after intense storms battered the state this winter, and will likely remain in the Central Valley for months — and maybe years — to come.

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Human Remains Found in Area Where Julian Sands Went Missing in California

Mr. Sands, 65, was reported missing in January after he went hiking alone on a trail on Mount Baldy in Southern California.

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Short-Lived Mutiny in Russia Sheds Light on Putins Hold on Power

The armed standoff on the road to Moscow, brief as it was, represented the most dramatic struggle for power in Russia in decades.

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

The B.Q.E. Wasnt Built for Nonstop Delivery Trucks. Its Cracks Are Showing.

Wildfires and truck crashes bring a new sense of urgency to fixing New York’s worst highways — and a search for radical alternatives.

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For Mire Lee Korean Art Star It All Comes Down to Guts

The Korean artist’s ingenious machine sculptures, coming to the New Museum, show things that “you don’t actually want to see,” a leading curator says.

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Arnon Milchan the Mogul Testifying Against Israels Netanyahu

Arnon Milchan, the movie mogul, billionaire spy and old friend of Benjamin Netanyahu, is about to testify at the Israeli prime minister’s corruption trial.

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The Meaning of Hunter Biden

It isn’t about presidential corruption but a determined parent battling his son’s addiction with unconditional love.

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Worlds Ugliest Dog Winner Is Crowned

“In the cutest way possible, he kind of reminds me of a hairy hippopotamus,” said Catherine Liang, a judge in the competition.

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How to Turn Your Chatbot Into a Life Coach

A chatbot can be an effective motivator that helps you set goals and organize your schedule to achieve them.

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Why Eric Adams Issued His Second-Ever Veto Over Housing Bills

Adrienne Adams, the City Council speaker, immediately criticized the veto and said that the Council had enough votes to override it.

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Its Not Possible to Win an Argument With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

You can’t win a debate against someone who disregards facts.

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A.I. Beach Vibes-Based R.T.O. the Black Mirror Quamputer

Generative artificial intelligence can increasingly do the work of creatives — so why aren’t we seeing more A.I. ads and A.I. actors?

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Power Grids Are Teetering Worldwide. Heres Why.

Extreme is increasing electricity demand as people crank up the AC. The strain could be too much.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Five dead on Titan sub were 'true explorers' - OceanGate

The Coast Guard says the wreckage of the Titan sub is consistent with a "catastrophic implosion".

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Canada police name 16 victims in Manitoba highway crash

Grandfathers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers were among those lost in deadly Manitoba crash.

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Divided House Sidesteps Biden Impeachment Vote but Starts Inquiry

The Republican-led chamber moved to refer articles of impeachment to two House committees, charging that the president’s immigration policies are an impeachable offense.

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Rust Armorer Transferred Narcotics on Day of Shooting Prosecutor Says

A new charge of evidence tampering was announced as a departing investigator accused the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office of “reprehensible and unprofessional” conduct.

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Daughter of French explorer speaks

Sidonie Nargeolet said her father, oceanographer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, is at the place where he hoped to be.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Extreme Heat Storms and Hail Threaten an Already Battered Oklahoma

Thousands of people were without power in the state, with days of sweltering triple-digit temperatures still to come, along with the possibility of more severe storms.

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PGA Tour LIV Golf & DP World Tour merger: Sport's leading figures called to testify at Senate hearing

Figures from golf have been invited to testify at a US Senate hearing into the merger between the PGA, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

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Dozens of Migrants Bound for Canary Islands Feared Dead as Boat Sinks

Twenty-four people were rescued but 36 others were missing after an inflatable vessel heading to the Spanish archipelago sank, an aid group said.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Who is involved in search efforts

The BBC Verify team looks at all the ships in the area and who can help with the rescue of the submarine.

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Palestinian Gunmen Kill 4 Israeli Civilians in Occupied West Bank

Two Hamas members carried out the attack outside Eli, a settlement in the northern West Bank, before being shot dead themselves.

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John Corbett on His Arrival in And Just Like That

He was defined by his role in “Sex and the City,” not always comfortably. He’s reprising it in “And Just Like That …” because “I’ve made friends with the idea of, this is just what I do.”

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Elton John Warns of Growing Swell of Anger and Homophobia in U.S.

“We seem to be going backwards,” the pop superstar warned as he lamented the curtailing of L.G.B.T.Q. rights in the United States, particularly in Florida.

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Why Boredom Benefits Kids and How to Cultivate It This Summer

A reminder to parents soldiering through the summer: Boredom has its virtues.

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Another Blow to Boris Johnson as U.K. Parliament Ratifies Damning Report

The former prime minister will lose his pass to Parliament, another stinging penalty from the fallout of lockdown-breaking parties during the pandemic.

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What we know about the search for the Oceangate submersible

With a massive search under way, what do we know about the Titanic sub that has gone missing?

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In Lviv Ukraine Digging Up Old Graves to Bury Newly Fallen Soldiers

Funerals have taken on a grim routine in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, and as the fighting grows more intense during the counteroffensive, gravediggers say they are bracing for more bodies.

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Chinas Economic Rebound Hits a Wall With No Quick Fix to Revive It

Policymakers and investors expected China’s economy to rev up again after Beijing abruptly dropped Covid precautions, but recent data shows alarming signs of a slowdown.

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Tourists have been going to the Titanic site for decades by robot or submersible.



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Chris Paul Found Out About the Suns Trade From His Son

Paul, a 12-time All-Star, was on a promotional tour for a book he wrote about his grandfather and his N.B.A. career.

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Northern India Endures Heat Wave and a Wave of Deaths

Some doctors believe the high number of fatalities is tied to the temperatures. But the authorities are still trying to determine how many people died and what exactly killed them.

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Antony Blinken hails 'candid' talks on high stakes China trip

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is the first US diplomat to visit China in almost five years.

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Why Egusi Is More Than Just a Great Soup

Incredibly popular across West Africa, the dish can vary from cook to cook and place to place, but, for Yewande Komolafe, it’s a quick link to the past.

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How to Use Tarako and Mentaiko in Pasta Potatoes and Cream Cheese

Briny tarako and spicy mentaiko, easily found at Korean and Japanese markets, adds saltiness and umami to potatoes, pasta and cream cheese.

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Willowbrook Illinois Shooting: 23 Shot 1 Fatally at Juneteenth Celebration

An unknown number of people used multiple weapons to open fire at a Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Ill., officials said.

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Why Daniel Ellsberg Tried to Get Prosecuted Near His Lifes End

When Daniel Ellsberg was 42, a judge threw out Espionage Act charges against him. At 90, he sought such charges again in hope of challenging their constitutionality.

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What Its Like to Write an MLK Jr. Biography

Jonathan Eig discusses his new book about the life and times of Martin Luther King.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

The Space Industry Is Taking Off. Space Law Is Still a Mystery.

Estimated to be worth about $460 billion, space businesses sometimes operate in legal black holes.

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Everyone Says Social Media Is Bad for Teens. Proving It Is Another Thing.

Parents, scientists and the surgeon general are worried. But there isn’t even a shared definition of what social media is.

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Pennsylvania Governor Confident I-95 Will Open Within Two Weeks

Repairs were initially projected to take months. President Biden, who viewed the site on Saturday, said repairs would be finished “in record time.”

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Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks

The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.

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How to Use A.I. as a Shopping Assistant

Doing product research, making grocery lists and booking travel can be easier with tools like ChatGPT.

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Whats Going On With Reddit?

Thousands of subreddits have gone dark in protest.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Meta to Lower Age for Users of Quest VR Headset to 10 From 13

The company has reached out to regulators about its plans, which could set off privacy and safety concerns for parents and watchdogs.

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Reddit Revolts MrBeasts YouTube Empire and Peak Trust and Safety?

Social platforms are entering a strange and uncertain future.

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How Africa Can Help the World

We often ask whether the 54 countries on the continent can leapfrog fossil fuels and go straight to renewable energy. That may be the wrong question.

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Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

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Steven Krafts Ex-Wife and Her Husband Accused in His Grisly Killing

Three years ago, Steven Kraft disappeared. This week, Jamie and Nicholas Orsini were arrested and accused of carrying out an elaborate plot to kill him and dispose of his body.

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Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it?

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

In Darfur Sudan Brutal Killing of Governor Heralds New Round of Violence

The United Nations blamed Sudanese paramilitaries for the death of the governor of West Darfur, Khamis Abdullah Abakar. Sudan’s war has destabilized a fragile western region devastated by genocide in the early 2000s.

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De Blasio Owes City $475000 for Bringing Police on Presidential Campaign

New York City’s Conflicts of Interest Board said the former mayor must reimburse the city for police officers’ travel, and pay a record fine.

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Otter dunks her way to fame at Oregon Zoo

Zoo staff trained Juno how to slam dunk several years ago in order to exercise her elbow joints.

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The Democrat Saying What Others Wont

We speak to Julian Castro, a former challenger and early skeptic of Joe Biden, about the concerns that so many voters have. But, the Democratic Party is unwilling to engage.

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Justice Department to Release Minneapolis Police Report

The investigation was launched after George Floyd was murdered during an arrest in 2020, touching off protests nationwide.

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting accused to learn his fate

The prosecution says in closing arguments the alleged gunman "hunted" the Pittsburgh victims.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Bud Light Is No Longer Americas Top-Selling Beer After Boycott

Bud Light lost its share of retail beer sales in recent weeks following a boycott by consumers over a promotional post by a transgender influencer.

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Droves of Imran Khans Allies Defect as Military Ramps Up Crackdown

More than 100 key allies of Mr. Khan have left his party in recent weeks as Pakistan’s military tries to sideline the former leader.

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Starbucks ordered to pay $25m to ex-employee in racial discrimination case

Shannon Phillips was fired after two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia branch in 2018.

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Tornadoes and 'very large hail' threaten southern US

One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast.

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US holds interest rates steady in first since 2022

The bank has already raised rates 10 times since March 2022 as it fights inflation.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

U.N. Monitor Aims to Cross Front Line to Inspect Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

The destruction of a hydroelectric dam last week unleashed a flood and threatened the water supply needed to cool the battle-scarred Zaporizhzhia plant.

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US author Cormac McCarthy dies aged 89

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Road has died aged 89, his publisher says.

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Americans and Their Cars

Summer is road trip season, so we’re taking a look at what our love of automobiles means for climate.

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Canada police investigating China meddling claims

The RCMP said it has more than 100 files open on foreign interference into Canadian affairs.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Canadian Supreme Court justice steps down amid probe into misconduct claim

The Supreme Court justice was under probe for alleged drunken altercation at an Arizona resort.

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A Saudi-China business conference underscores strengthening ties.

The kingdom hosted a lavish Arab-China business conference days after a visit from the American secretary of state, inviting companies blacklisted by the United States.

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FTC Said to Plan to Sue to Stop Microsoft’s Activision Deal From Closing

The agency had sued to block the blockbuster deal last year. Its latest move in federal court would prevent the acquisition from being completed.

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Ukraine Claims First Gains, if Slight, in Counteroffensive

Three small settlements in the eastern region of Donetsk have been taken back from Russian occupiers, Ukrainian officials say.

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After LIV Golf, What Will Be the Next Saudi Sports Bet?

The kingdom’s enormous sovereign wealth fund, which backed the golf series, has an appetite for sports. Its deal with the PGA Tour may pave the way for more investments.

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How to Watch the Tony Awards: Time, Channel, Streaming

Here is all the information you’ll need to tune in on Sunday to the annual ceremony honoring Broadway’s top productions and performers.

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If the Supreme Court Abolishes Affirmative Action, Here’s What Women Need to Do

These programs have historically benefited women more than anyone else. Now they must help others in underrepresented communities.

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Summer Book Preview and 9 Thrillers to Read

Gilbert Cruz is joined by The Times’s thriller columnist, Sarah Lyall, to talk about some great suspenseful titles to check out this summer. And the editor Joumana Khatib gives her picks for books to look out for between now and Labor Day.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

It’s Not Just Men and Boys Who Are Struggling Right Now

Don’t forget about the women dying ‘deaths of despair.’

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Colombian Children Rescued From Jungle Are Said to Be in Good Health

The four siblings, ages 1 to 13, were eager to play and asked for books just a day after being rescued and having survived 40 days in the jungle, officials said.

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Mortgage Transfers Pick Up as a Way to Beat Rising Rates

Real estate agents are pushing sub-3 percent mortgages as an amenity, just like marble countertops or a view of the mountains.

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Donald Trump: Former president to make first speech since federal charges announced

Mr Trump will speak at a Republican Party convention in Georgia before moving onto North Carolina.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Mike Batayeh dead: Breaking Bad actor dies aged 52

The actor died suddenly at home in his sleep due to a heart attack, his family tells US media.

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What’s the Right Inflation Target for the American Economy?

Should it be 2 percent or bust? Probably not.

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Messi and Benzema, Saudis and Soccer, Bread and Circuses

Soccer is the ultimate prize in Saudi Arabia’s push in sports. Karim Benzema’s signing offered a glimpse of the price tag. Lionel Messi’s rejection showed its limits.

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'Violations of those laws put our country at risk'

Special counsel Jack Smith says: "We have one set of laws in this country and they apply to everyone."

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Will Wildfires Like Canada’s Become the New Normal?

Canada’s devastating fires and toxic smoke might not recur every year, but the heat from climate change increases the risks of a wide range of disasters.

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On the Smoke Crisis, New York City’s Mayor Chokes

Mayor Eric Adams failed to give New York City residents proper warning for the blast of unhealthy air, then stumbled in his response.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says.

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Oklahoma Breaches the Wall Between Church and State

Religious liberty, not religious authority, should be the aim of the American right.

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After a Rocky Year, Zuckerberg Lays Out Meta’s Road Map to Employees

In an internal all-hands meeting, the chief executive explained his plans for artificial intelligence, the metaverse and rebooting Meta’s culture.

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Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick

The Sex and the City actress will star opposite her husband Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Prince Harry Ends Testimony on Tabloid Case

Prince Harry ended his testimony in his trial against a newspaper group. “For my whole life, the press have misled about me and covered up their wrongdoing,” he said.

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Former Florida Deputy Goes on Trial for Not Confronting Parkland Gunman

The officer who was the first on the scene is accused of child neglect for failing to move to stop the gunman as he carried out a massacre.

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Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour

Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Founder of Sexual Wellness Company Indicted on Forced Labor Charges

Prosecutors say that Nicole Daedone, who founded OneTaste on promises of nurturing women’s sexuality, abused her followers and lived off them.

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Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024

The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024.

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The Trump family praises the PGA and LIV merger.



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Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims

Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Iowa building collapse: Bodies of three men recovered

A lawsuit has been filed by a resident alleging officials ignored warnings about the building's condition.

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The Eyes of the World Are Upon Ukraine

The moral equivalent of D-Day is happening right now.

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Amateur Sleuth Seeks Zodiac Killer Clues in Sierra Nevada

Fayçal Ziraoui flew to California from France, believing that the serial killer may have left a rock formation near a desolate lake.

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Second Plane Carrying Migrants Arrives in Sacramento

About 20 migrants, who said they were mainly from Venezuela, arrived on Monday from the same airport in New Mexico where another planeload had taken off Friday.

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Apple Debuts Its VR Headset

The device, called Vision Pro and shaped like a pair of ski goggles, faces a skeptical consumer market and competition from others, like fellow tech giant Meta.

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Timed Teaser: Who is no longer world's richest person?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Can Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?

The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024.

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Muzz, a Muslim Dating App, Holds a Singles Event in Brooklyn

The marriage and dating app, which assists young Muslims in finding “the one,” hosted a singles event in Brooklyn.

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The Bible and Book of Mormon Challenged Under Utah Book Ban Law

In one school district, the Bible and the Book of Mormon were flagged for “sensitive materials review.”

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Explosion-Like Noise Heard Across D.C. Area Was a Sonic Boom, Officials Say

The noise, which startled residents and shook buildings, was caused by an authorized military flight, the emergency management agency in Annapolis, Md., said.

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Fighting Disinformation as Einstein on Twitter

Time is relative depending on your frame of reference. Maybe truth is too?

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A Superquick Sicilian Pasta With Anchovies and Cauliflower

With a nutty, crunchy bread crumb topping.

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The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today’s World

Sean Bailey is in charge of live-action remakes of films like “The Little Mermaid.” It’s a job that puts him in the middle of a partisan divide.

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

Book Review: ‘Swimmers,’ by Larry Sultan

A new book of photographs by Larry Sultan captures recreational swimmers at public pools in 1970s and ‘80s California.

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Serbia Protests After Mass Shootings Demand Social Changes

The protests, which have gathered momentum since two massacres in May, are denouncing a “culture of violence” and the increasingly authoritarian rule of the country’s leader.

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Claressa Shields Sets Aside Friendship in Goal of Dominating Her Sport

Shields, who is undefeated in professional boxing, faces Maricela Cornejo in Detroit on Saturday.

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Abbott Signs Bill Banning Transgender Care for Minors in Texas

The measure makes Texas the largest state to ban transition medical treatment for people under 18.

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How to Use AI to Edit and Generate Stunning Photos

An A.I.-powered version of Photoshop and the image generator Midjourney live up to the hype.

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As the Student Loan Payment Pause Ends, Here’s What to Know

A deal to raise the debt ceiling would require borrowers of federal student loans to resume paying for the first time since early in the pandemic.

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Analyzing Shiv’s Decision on ‘Succession’ With a Feminist Text

Still grappling with the finale of the hit HBO series? An article by a feminist theorist could be surprisingly helpful with understanding the deals that patriarchal systems offer women.

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Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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What the Latest Investigations Into Catholic Church Sex Abuse Mean

About 20 state attorneys general have mounted investigations that have cataloged decades of abuse but yielded few criminal prosecutions.

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RNC Rules for First Debate Pose Challenge for Underfunded Candidates

Republican presidential candidates hoping to join the first G.O.P. primary debate on Aug. 23 must have a minimum of 40,000 unique donors to their campaign.

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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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At Least 50 Feared Dead in Train Crash in Indian State of Odisha

Hundreds more were injured in the crash, which Indian news reports said occurred after at least 10 train cars derailed.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

How gun violence is reshaping American lives

Avoiding public places, moving home... how the threat of random gunfire is changing the way people live.

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Biden Trips and Falls at Air Force Commencement

The president was helped up and walked back to his seat after delivering a speech and handing out diplomas to graduates in Colorado Springs.

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US President Joe Biden trips and falls at Colorado event

The US president was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy.

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Drag Show at Nellis Air Force Base Is Canceled After Republican Criticism

After a drag show at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada was canceled, the Defense Department said that such events were “not a suitable use” of resources, despite a long history of drag entertainment in the military.

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Joe Biden falls during graduation ceremony

The US president was shaking hands with an Air Force Academy graduate when he fell on stage.

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Spirit Airlines and Air Canada delays reported after separate IT issues

The airlines warn of severe flight delays after both reported technical issues on Thursday.

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