A roundup of controversial red-state actions restricting abortion, LGBTQ rights and more
Republican-led states around the country have enacted a flurry of new restrictions on abortion, LGBTQ and transgender youth rights, and discussion of critical race theory....
Kentucky’s Democratic governor vetoes anti-trans sports ban
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have prohibited transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams consistent with their...
George Mason University unveils memorial for people enslaved by school’s founding father
George Mason University unveiled a new memorial this week honoring the people enslaved by the university’s namesake, as the Virginia school attempts to reckon with...
Two Biden Cabinet members among string of positive Covid-19 cases after elite Gridiron dinner
Two members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, becoming the latest high-profile Washington figures to contract the virus in recent...
Nevada man charged with murder in death of Naomi Irion, who was missing for more than two weeks
A Nevada man was charged with murder Tuesday in the death of an 18-year-old woman whose body was found last week after she disappeared in...
Bank of England Governor Says Crypto Creates ‘Opportunity for the Downright Criminal’
The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has warned that crypto creates an “opportunity for the downright criminal.” The central bank chief described:...
Russia-Ukraine War News: Live Updates – The Wall Street Journal
Russia-Ukraine War News: Live Updates The Wall Street Journal US targets Putin’s daughters with sanctions after evidence of atrocities in Ukraine surfaces Fox News Putin’s daughters: Hear...
There is no water. See what Lake Powell looks like today
After decades of drought, the water level in Lake Powell has sunk to unimaginable lows, threatening millions of people who rely on the water supply....
Oklahoma lawmakers advance another abortion bill, this one to allow civil enforcement
An Oklahoma Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill known as the “Oklahoma Heartbeat Act,” legislation that would allow private citizens to take civil...
‘Axie Infinity’ publisher raises funds to reimburse users after $625 million hack
Sky Mavis, makers of the crypto “play-to-earn” game “Axie Infinity,” announced on Wednesday it had raised a $150 million investment. The news comes on the...