Journalist Eliza Griswold says complaints about homophobia, white privilege and diversity are splintering progressive organizations — including one particular church. Her book is Circle of Hope. (Image credit: Seamus Murphy) Read More
The statue was months in the making. Upon its unveiling Sunday, fans suggested it looks more like former professional boxer George Foreman and Matrix actor Laurence Fishburne. (Image credit: Michael Laughlin) Read More
Egypt has a new cease-fire proposal amid Israel’s bombardment and siege of northern Gaza. Israel is discussing the proposal but waiting to see who is elected U.S. president, an official told NPR. (Image credit: Omar El Qattaa) Read More
A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods. Read More
Over 200,000 people canceled their subscriptions in the first few days following news that The Washington Post would not endorse any presidential candidate. (Image credit: Evan Agostini) Read More
Federal officials have been warning that in recent months, some social media users have been encouraging sabotage of ballot drop boxes. “It’s a direct attack on democracy,” said one local official. (Image credit: Erik Neumann) Read More
Japan is the only country where married couples are required to use one surname or family name. Most often it’s women who give up their surname and women’s rights advocates have fought for decades for the right to use different surnames in marriage. And now proponents are using a new argument to make their point….
The suit alleges that Musk and his super PAC are luring voters to give up identifying information in pursuit of a cash prize. DA Larry Krasner called the scheme “indisputably an unlawful lottery.” (Image credit: Michael Swensen) Read More
Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him.Read More
A Paris court orders a medical examination of the French actor accused by two women of sexual assault in 2021.Read More