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Bend a Knee Like Beckham: Soccer Star Is Knighted by King Charles III
When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham.
Jamaica Rushes to Prepare for Peak Tourism Season As It Digs Out From Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s peak tourism season is one month away, and officials in the hurricane-ravaged nation are rushing to rebuild from the catastrophic Category 5 storm...
National
We’ve Always Been Here: The Unbreakable Legacy of Trans Service Members in America’s Military
Transgender people have always served in the U.S. military—often quietly, sometimes defiantly, and always with fierce dedication.
What's Next in the National Redistricting Fight After California Approved a New US House Map
The new congressional map approved by California voters marked a victory for Democrats in the national redistricting battle playing out ahead of the 2026...
Politics
Zohran Mamdani's Rise: From Queens Lawmaker to New York City Mayor
Zohran Mamdani has stormed onto the national political scene by winning New York City's mayoral election
City Council President Mary Sheffield Wins Election to Become Detroit’s First Female Mayor
City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city
Business
AI Song Generator Udio Offers Brief Window for Downloads After Universal Settlement Upsets Users
Udio, an AI song generation platform, has announced a 48-hour window starting Monday for users to download their songs
AI Chipmaker Nvidia Is the First $5 Trillion Company
Nvidia has become the first $5 trillion company, just three months after the Silicon Valley chipmaker was first to break through the $4 trillion barrier
Health
Queer, Sober, and Seen: Why More LGBTQ+ Folks Are Saying ‘No Thanks’ to Booze
Across LGBTQ+ spaces, a vibrant wave of queer sobriety is taking hold, sparking new conversations about pleasure, pride, and what it means to truly belong.
Jonathan Van Ness Isn’t Putting His Shirt Back On: Queer Eye Star Sparks Lively Debate on Body Positivity, GLP-1s, and Self-Love
Jonathan Van Ness, acclaimed for their unapologetic joy and inclusivity on “Queer Eye,” is at the center of a vibrant conversation after sharing news of a...
