News

Taylor Swift Fans Flood German Museum to See Painting Echoing Her Hit Video 'The Fate of Ophelia'

International

Vatican Report Says Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Need Reparations and Tangible Sanctions to Heal

The Vatican’s child protection board says the Catholic Church has a moral duty to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal

by Nicole Winfield | Oct 16

South Africa Welcomes $115M US Bridge Plan to Sustain Its HIV Programs for 6 Months

South Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March

by Michelle Gumede | Oct 16

National

What To Know Before Your First Protest: A Queer Guide to the No Kings Movement

As the No Kings Protests return across the United States on October 18, LGBTQ+ people are joining millions in a call for democracy and accountability.

Oct 16

Federal Immigration Officers in Chicago Area Will Be Required to Wear Body Cameras, Judge Says

A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against...

by Christine Fernando | Oct 16

Politics

Supreme Court Case Could Lead to Loss of Black Representation in Congress, But the Scope Is Unknown

The Supreme Court has indicated a willingness to limit race-based districts under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

by Matt Brown, Gary Fields and Nicholas Riccardi | Oct 16

JD Vance Dismisses Bipartisan Outrage Over Racist and Offensive Young Republican Group Chat

The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted...

by Meg Kinnard | Oct 16

Business

Spotify Announces Landmark Partnerships With Sony, Universal, Warner, and More to Develop ‘Artist-First’ AI Music Products

Spotify has unveiled agreements with leading record labels—including Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe—to create...

Oct 16

Giorgio Armani Group Names Luxury Veteran and Longtime Manager Giuseppe Marsocci As New CEO

The Armani fashion house has appointed Giuseppe Marsocci as its new CEO following the death of its founder last month

by Giada Zampano | Oct 16

Health

Obesity Remains High in the US., but More States Are Showing Progress, a New Report Finds

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more dropped

by Jonel Aleccia | Oct 16

What Is the Chikungunya Virus Now Transmitted in the US for the First Time in Years?

A mosquito-borne virus more common in South America has been detected in the United States

by Associated Press | Oct 16