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Jordan Wells
Jordan Wells covers Pride, policy and the cultural arc with equal seriousness. Reports on legislation, films, and the writers reshaping queer narrative today.
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Online hate erupts after Ramaswamy’s awkward kid-pickup moment
Vivek Ramaswamy’s awkward attempt to lift a child sparked a viral clip and unleashed a surge of anti‑Indian harassment, highlighting a new…
Azaria pardon and historical patterns of leniency in Israel
A presidential pardon removed the legal consequences for Elor Azaria and resonates with earlier instances in Israeli history when soldiers convicted of…
Trump and Secretary of State Rubio mull ouster of Greek ambassador
Trump and Rubio are weighing the removal of ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle as new reports allege a donor bailout request and other improprieties…
Federal court orders end to taxpayer-funded Trump propaganda ads
A New York federal judge halted all government‑sponsored ads that praise President Trump, citing unlawful use of taxpayer dollars for political messaging.
Union warns of danger from 250-foot arch near Reagan airport
A flight‑crew union says the 250‑foot monument Trump proposes near Reagan National could endanger landings and usher in military hardware.
NYC mayor grapples with ICE raid, protests and NYPD role
ICE gunfire in Manhattan ignites protests, puts New York’s mayor and police under intense scrutiny.
Raising a vegan child: tips for parents and nutrition
A parent’s roadmap for nurturing a child’s vegan values without sacrificing health or variety.
How keeping autumn leaf litter benefits soil and pollinators
Leave autumn leaves in place to feed soil, shelter pollinators, and cut garden work.
US political news: press secretary hire, ICE shooting, Trump remarks
Key U.S. political updates: a fresh White House press secretary, a fatal ICE shooting, and a flurry of Trump‑related announcements.
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South African jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay’s Nobel win highlights her lifelong fight for human rights and the rule of law.
White House launches Super Intelligence Force under Trump
Trump forms a Super Intelligence Force, placing Jay Clayton at its helm to guide US AI policy.
Federal agents bulldoze historic cottonwood amid border-wall protest
Masked agents raze a 200‑year‑old cottonwood in a dramatic Oct. 5 raid, sparking a new standoff over Trump’s border wall.
Celebrity fashion on budget
Learn how to replicate celebrity fashion with affordable and sustainable options
Canada competition watchdog stops vegetable merger
The competition bureau’s intervention ends a deal that could have raised veg prices for Canadians.
Halzen’s Antarctic telescope wins 2026 Nobel in physics
A look at the Antarctic ice telescope that turned ghost particles into a Nobel-winning breakthrough.