Gay Philadelphia: The Latest
Alabama Teachers Suspended Over Offensive Group Texts
An Alabama school board has suspended multiple teachers accused of sharing inappropriate and offensive text messages in a group chat.
From Lizzo to Lil Nas, New Kids on the Block Rule Grammys
Genre-mashing, bold and chart-topping new artists have caught the attention of the Recording Academy, as Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X lead in nominations at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
At Dem Debate, Buttigieg Takes Hits on Issue of Experience
In Wednesday night's Democratic debate, Pete Buttigieg became the focus of several of his Democratic opponents for what they characterized as a lack of experience.
Across Mister Rogers' Actual Neighborhoods, His Faith Echoes
His TV neighborhood, was, of course, a realm of make believe — a child's-eye view of community summoned into being by an oddly understanding adult, cobbled together from a patchwork of stage sets, model houses and pure, unsullied love.
Ariana Grande, Miranda Lambert, Shelton React to Grammy Noms
Reactions from some of the nominees for the 62nd Grammy Awards.
Buttigieg Releases More Tax Returns from McKinsey Work
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has released two additional tax returns from his time working at consulting firm McKinsey.
Apple Cancels Premiere of 'The Banker' Over 'Concerns'
Apple has canceled the premiere of one of the tech company's first original films, "The Banker" the day before it was to debut at Los Angeles' AFI Film Festival.
Key Witnesses will Cap Intense Week in Impeachment Inquiry
House impeachment investigators will hear on Thursday from two key witnesses who grew alarmed by how President Donald Trump and others in his orbit were conducting foreign policy in Ukraine, capping an intense week in the historic inquiry.
Takeaways from the 5th Democratic 2020 Presidential Debate
Democrats spent more time making the case for their ability to beat President Donald Trump than trying to defeat each other in their fifth debate.
Officials Trace Multi-State Hepatitis A Cases to Supermarket Berries
A hepatitis A outbreak in Nebraska, Indiana and Wisconsin has been traced to blackberries sold in Fresh Thyme grocery stores.
News
Gay Rights Advocate Seeks Kansas Councilwoman's Resignation
A gay rights activist says an Olathe City Council member should resign after she complained to his employer about his efforts to persuade the council to adopt an ordinance providing protections for LBGTQ residents.
Entertainment
Zendaya Introduces Trans Fan to 'Euphoria's' Hunter Schafer
Zendaya, Drama TV Star award-winning actress in "Euphoria" surprised a trans fan of the show last Friday, introducing her to co-star Hunter Schafer. The fan reached out to Zendaya as a fan and someone who was deeply inspired by Schafer.
Business
Survey: About 1 in 4 Europeans Hold Anti-Semitic Beliefs
About one in four Europeans hold anti-Semitic beliefs, with such attitudes on the rise in eastern countries and mostly steady in the west, according to a survey released Thursday.
Technology
Arctic in Hot Water: Sea Ice Minimal in Chukchi, Bering Seas
The U.S. research vessel Sikuliaq can break through ice as thick as 2.5 feet (0.76 meters). In the Chukchi Sea northwest of Alaska this month, which should be brimming with floes, its limits likely won't be tested.
Finance
Warren's Math Adds Up: Says Out-Of-Pocket Health Spending Will Total $11 Trillion In The Next Decade
If true, it would be a figure both staggering and significant to the unfolding debate, as Americans try to understand how Warren's brand of a single-payer health system could affect their pocketbooks.
Cars
US Group Says 803 Unbelted Rear-Seat Passengers Died in 2018
More than 800 rear-seat passengers who weren't wearing seat belts were killed last year in U.S. traffic crashes, and a highway safety group says states aren't making enough progress in getting people to buckle up.
Style
Chang Says His New Netflix Food Travel Show Honors Bourdain
"Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner" host David Chang says he understands why critics are comparing his new show to work done by his late friend and colleague Anthony Bourdain. Chang's show fuses food and travel as did Bourdain's "Parts Unknown.''
Health/Fitness
A Call for Major Federal Spending Reform as STDs Reach an All-Time High
A new report released by the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) calls for major reforms in how the U.S. funds and supports STD prevention and care in the midst of a growing public health crisis.
Travel
British Airways Says Flights Disrupted by 'Technical Issue'
Information from Heathrow, Britain's busiest airport, shows some trans-Atlantic flights delayed Thursday by several hours.
Nightlife
Fun Tea @ Chelsea Music Hall :: November 17, 2019
Vito Fun is not just another hot DJ, he is an institution in NYC nightlife, so it is not a surprise that his Fun Tea on Sunday afternoons is going to be THE Party this season.