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Spain Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Joining Others in Europe
Spain's prime minister says that his government plans to ban social media access for children under 16
NASA Delays the First Artemis Moonshot With Astronauts Because of Extreme Cold at the Launch Site
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site
National
More Than Half of U.S. Trans Youth Live in States with Restrictive Laws
A new Williams Institute report reveals that 53% of transgender youth aged 13-17, or about 382,800 individuals, reside in 29 states with laws restricting...
Gay Hockey Player Matt Kenny Returns to Ice Inspired by 'Heated Rivalry,' Ahead of Pride Night Celebration
Gay hockey player Matt Kenny, who stepped away from the sport due to challenges balancing it with his sexuality, has returned to the ice after finding...
Politics
GOP Leaders Labor for Support Ahead of Key Test Vote on Ending Partial Government Shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump's “play call” for funding the government is being put to the test
Trump Says He Won't Tear Down the Kennedy Center Arts Venue but It Needs to Be Closed for Repairs
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's “not ripping down” the Kennedy Center but insisted the performing arts venue needs to shut down for about two years...
Business
America Is Drinking More Coffee But Less of It From Starbucks
Starbucks revolutionized the United States' coffee culture
Patagonia Sues Drag Performer Pattie Gonia for Alleged Trademark Infringement Over Merchandise and Branding
Outdoor apparel company Patagonia filed a federal lawsuit against drag performer and environmental activist Pattie Gonia on January 21, 2026, alleging trademark...
Health
GLAAD Report Documents Over 1,000 Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents in 2025, Marking Rise in Violence Against Transgender People
A new GLAAD report reveals 1,042 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents across 47 states and Washington, D.C. in 2025, a 5% increase from 2024, with over half targeting...
Pentagon Pauses Training for HIV-Positive Enlistees Amid Pending Appeals Court Ruling on Enlistment Ban
The U.S. Department of Defense has instructed officials to halt training for newly enlisted recruits who are HIV-positive, pending a federal appeals court...
