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Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
NewsThe campaign to amend Florida's constitution to protect abortion rights kicked off in Orlando, attracting voters on both sides of the issue. The ballot question needs 60% approval to pass.
Gay people often have older brothers. Why? And does it matter?
NewsStudies worldwide show that queer people tend to have more older brothers than other kinds of siblings. Justin Torres, a queer novelist and the youngest of three brothers, asks: Should it matter?
These Mormon women are rejecting Trump, fraying GOP support in a key state
NewsIn this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa County's LDS community, where Republican women have been turning away from former President Donald Trump.
Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse
NewsThe presumptive GOP nominee will stand trial Monday in the first criminal trial of a former president. At this point, Trump is used to trying to leverage his appearances as part of his campaign.
'Lempicka' showcases a little-known queer artist's dazzling life
NewsOnce the toast of 1920s Paris, Tamara de Lempicka's story is now on Broadway. She was a modernist art deco artist who's better known in Europe than in the U.S.
This Pennsylvania county picks presidents. Here's what it can tell us about 2024
NewsErie County, Pa., is one of just a handful of places that boomeranged from supporting Obama in 2008 and 2012, to Trump in 2016, to Biden in 2020. It's worth watching in 2024.
Ethiopian singer Muluken Melesse dies at 73
NewsOne of the most popular Ethiopian vocalists of the late 20th century, he rose to fame at a time of great political unrest in Ethiopia.
Another Boeing whistleblower says he faced retaliation for reporting 'shortcuts'
NewsThis week brought more damaging allegations about Boeing as an engineer accused the company of taking production "shortcuts." He joins a growing list of whistleblowers who say they faced retaliation.
O.J. Simpson, football legend acquitted of notorious killings, dies at 76
NewsSimpson died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer, his family said. His celebrity turned to infamy three decades ago when he was accused and then acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend.
World Athletics will pay $50,000 to Olympic gold medalists in track and field events
NewsThe prizes, which will also go to the winners of the marathon and race walk, come as the Olympic Games have shifted away from amateurism. Many medalists already earn bonuses from their home countries.
Real-life 'Rosie the Riveters' reunite in D.C. to win the nation's top civilian honor
NewsRosie the Riveter became an iconic symbol of the millions of women who worked industrial jobs during WWII. Dozens, now in their 90s and 100s, are accepting a Congressional gold medal on their behalf.
National Siblings Day is a celebration born of love — and grief
NewsClaudia Evart, a woman who lost both her sister and her brother in separate accidents, created the day to honor the special relationships between siblings. It is on April 10 every year.
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Animals and humans will be both be able to commute in 2026
NewsThe southbound 101 freeway in Agoura Hills will be closed nightly for the next few weeks — as Caltrans continues building a massive wildlife bridge.
What to expect after Iran’s ‘dud’ attack on Israel?
InternationalAfter Iran’s unsuccessful missile attack, how will Israel retaliate? Plus, how long can Ukraine stave off Russian attacks? The Wall Street Journal’s Yaroslav Trofimov weighs in.
