Spain has condemned inappropriate World Cup kiss. Can it now reckon with sexism in soccer?
Spain has spoken loudly through its government, political parties, soccer clubs, players and ordinary citizens to condemn the kiss of a player by the head of its soccer federation that sullied its Women’s World Cup victory
2023-08-31 00:22
Hollywood's working class turns to nonprofit funds to make ends meet during the strike
Hollywood crew members are turning to nonprofits like the Entertainment Community Fund for assistance as they have also lost work during the writer and actors strikes
2023-08-30 21:17
Anti-abortion activists, including one who kept fetuses, convicted of illegally blocking DC clinic
Five anti-abortion activists, including a woman who was discovered to have five fetuses in her home, have been convicted of illegally blocking a reproductive clinic in Washington, D
2023-08-30 07:59
'Like Snoop Dogg's living room': Smell of pot wafts over notorious U.S. Open court
The smell of marijuana has become a stink at the U.S. Open
2023-08-30 07:28
Muslim call to prayer can now be broadcast publicly in New York City without a permit
The Muslim call to prayer will ring out more freely in New York City under guidelines announced by Mayor Eric Adams
2023-08-30 03:57
A Spanish soccer official’s kiss unleashed fury, soul-searching over sexism, and a hunger strike
Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup was a momentous occasion for the soccer-crazed country, but the joy on and off the field was soon sullied by the leader of the country’s soccer federation when he planted an unwanted kiss on the lips of a star player during the medal ceremony
2023-08-30 00:46
‘Gran Turismo’ takes weekend box office crown over ‘Barbie’ after all
The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie” after all
2023-08-29 00:52
France's education minister bans long robes in classrooms worn mainly by Muslims
France’s education minister has announced a ban on long robes in classrooms starting with the new school year, saying the garments worn mainly by Muslims are testing secularism in the nation’s schools
2023-08-29 00:25
France to ban the wearing of abayas in schools, fueling accusations of Islamophobia
France will ban schoolchildren from wearing abayas ahead of the upcoming academic year, the government has said, the latest in a series of contentious restrictions in the country on clothing associated with Muslims.
2023-08-28 21:19
The Ukraine war, propaganda-style, is coming to Russian movie screens. Will people watch?
The Russian authorities have announced an endeavor to boost production of movies glorifying Moscow’s actions in Ukraine this year
2023-08-28 13:23
Ferris State University to allow students to live with pets on campus
Some students moving on campus at Ferris State University this fall won't have to leave their furry friends back home, thanks to a program the Michigan school is piloting.
2023-08-27 13:21
Putin's war is forcing Russians to ditch a favorite holiday destination
For more than nine years, Russian tourists vacationing in Crimea didn't need to give much thought to the fact that their country was waging war on Ukraine - or that their sun lounger was parked on occupied territory.
2023-08-27 13:17