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Soccer's Orlando Pride ditches players' white shorts over period concerns
Wednesday, March 01, 2023
It's the first National Women's Soccer League team to adopt such a change in uniforms. The goal is to make players more "comfortable and confident," the Pride says.
Black married couples face heavier tax penalties than white couples, a report says
Saturday, February 25, 2023
The report is part of a growing body of research into whether institutions and policies reinforce preexisting racial disparities.
Deaths in custody are a crisis, but data on them is a black hole, a new report says
Thursday, February 23, 2023
A new report indicates that the federal government severely undercounts people who died while being transported, detained or arrested by law enforcement and those who died while incarcerated.
Changes to new editions of Roald Dahl books have readers up in arms
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Books by Roald Dahl are being edited to remove words that could be deemed offensive. Dahl wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach and Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Twitter will limit uses of SMS 2-factor authentication. What does this mean for users?
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Users who don't pay a fee for Twitter Blue within the next 30 days will lose SMS two-factor authentication. But there are ways to work around this without signing up for a Twitter subscription.
The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.
Risks for chemical spills are high, but here's how to protect yourself
Saturday, February 18, 2023
The Ohio derailment is a reminder of what can happen for millions of Americans who live near railways. There are things people can do to better protect themselves from the hazards of chemical spills.
The earthquake in Turkey and Syria offers lessons and reminders for disaster response
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Even as rescuers rush to arrive, it's often locals who can best offer immediate help, experts say. And they say governments in devastated areas often fail to realize the scope and respond immediately.
6 major takeaways from the ATF's first report in 20 years on U.S. gun crime
Friday, February 10, 2023
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives released a major report that details how stolen guns and emerging technology like "ghost guns" play a factor in gun violence in the U.S.
At least 9 GOP-led state legislatures want to restrict or criminalize drag shows
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
Lawmakers in Tennessee are advancing a bill that would restrict drag show performances in the state. This bill and others like it threaten the LGBTQ community as well as businesses, critics say.
The Dallas Zoo saga serves as a reminder to remain vigilant, national accreditor says
Thursday, February 02, 2023
The disappearance of two emperor tamarins was the culmination of suspicious events at the Dallas Zoo in recent weeks. The CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums calls it a learning moment.
7th officer relieved of duty and 3 first responders fired after Tyre Nichols' death
Monday, January 30, 2023
Nichols, 29, was pulled over on Jan. 7 for what police said was reckless driving. After trying to flee on foot, Nichols was severely beaten by police. He died in a hospital days later.
The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating
Friday, January 27, 2023
In the videos released by the city, officers are shown aggressively dragging Nichols from his car. Later, they are seen beating and kicking Nichols as he lies on the ground.
At least 18 dead in 3 days after mass shootings in California devastate 2 communities
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, two towns just hundreds of miles apart in California, share devastating similarities.
A former high-level FBI agent faces charges for aiding a sanctioned Russian oligarch
Monday, January 23, 2023
Charles McGonigal, the former special agent in charge of counterintelligence in the FBI's New York office, allegedly worked with Oleg Deripaska, who has been on the U.S. sanctions list since 2018.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is resigning. Is there a lesson for other politicians?
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Political experts say that other global leaders can learn from Ardern's moment of gracefully bowing out while keeping reputations largely intact.
Bank of America says the problem with Zelle transactions is resolved
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The website Downdetector reported spikes in outages involving Bank of America and payment platform Zelle starting Wednesday morning.
A Colorado library is closed after meth contamination. What will it take to clean it?
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Englewood Public Library is the second library in Colorado to have to close its doors due to meth contamination.
'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland faces felony domestic violence charges
Friday, January 13, 2023
The 2020 case came to light as pretrial hearings began recently. Roiland's lawyer says he is innocent.
A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker
Friday, January 13, 2023
Rory McCarty used his TikTok community to raise almost $150,000 for 82-year-old Warren "Butch" Marion. Strangers just a month ago, the two have become close friends.