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International
Japan's First Female Leader Faces a Taboo Over Entering the Male-Only Sumo Ring
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader
New Zealand Reviews Access to Puberty Blockers
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has announced a review of clinical guidelines for the prescription of puberty blockers to transgender youth following increased...
National
Senate Investigates Ric Grenell for Alleged Corruption at Kennedy Center
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has initiated a Senate investigation into Ric Grenell’s leadership at the Kennedy Center, citing allegations of financial...
Transgender Patrons Injured in Targeted Pellet Gun Attacks Outside San Diego LGBTQ+ Bars
Three women, including transgender patrons, were injured in a series of pellet gun shootings outside two LGBTQ+ bars in San Diego in the early hours of Saturday...
Politics
Senators Want Answers From Coast Guard on How It Probes Displays of Swastikas or Other Hate Symbols
Two senators who lead a bipartisan antisemitism task force say they want more information from the U.S. Coast Guard about its policy regarding displays of...
Hawaii Gov. Green Predicts Newsom Won't Satisfy Americans' Desire for a Peacemaking Leader in 2028
Democratic Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii predicts Americans will want a peacemaking leader by 2028
Business
Advocacy Groups Urge Parents to Avoid AI Toys This Holiday Season
Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season
Cracker Barrel Shareholders Vote to Keep Ceo Despite Logo Debacle
Cracker Barrel shareholders voted Thursday to keep company CEO Julie Felss Masino in place despite a debacle over the company’s logo that continues to hurt its...
Health
It's Possible to Get Addicted to Pot. Here's What to Know
Doctors say it's possible to get hooked on pot
Flu Activity Is Low, But Experts Worry About a New Strain and Vaccination Rates
The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s