Pride events face budget shortfalls as US corporations pull support ahead of summer festivities
After years of sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events around the country, some companies are pulling their financial support.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in South Carolina remarks, calls on Democrats ‘to be a little meaner’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has keynoted the Democratic state conventions in South Carolina. The party’s 2024 vice presidential nominee is working to keep up the high national profile he gained…
States are rolling out red carpets for data centers. But some lawmakers are pushing back
The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America’s fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an…
Federal officials to vet social media accounts of visa applicants heading to Harvard
The measure marks the latest development in a clash between the Trump administration and the Ivy League school.
Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce
An appeals court is keeping in place a court block on the Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce. The order was issued Friday.
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues
One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties.
FACT FOCUS: Trump’s claims about remedial math at Harvard don’t add up
As President Donald Trump moves to revoke Harvard University's certification to enroll foreign students, he is falsely claiming that the university is offering “low grade mathematics like two plus two…
US says student fled to China after being charged with voting illegally in Michigan
Authorities say a Chinese national who was charged with voting illegally in Michigan last fall has fled the U.S.
Ultramarathon runner breastfeeds her baby 3 times on her way to a surprise win
The extreme sport of ultrarunning is known for seemingly impossible feats. But Stephanie Case's recent performance — six months after giving birth — is making waves far beyond the running…
The Department of Energy axes $3.7 billion in clean energy project grants
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says he canceled $3.7 billion in project grants in another massive hit to clean energy development in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's administration.