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International
Japan's First Female Leader Faces a Taboo Over Entering the Male-Only Sumo Ring
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader
New Zealand Reviews Access to Puberty Blockers
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has announced a review of clinical guidelines for the prescription of puberty blockers to transgender youth following increased...
National
Potential Presidential Candidates Are Less Coy About 2028 Plans: 'Of Course I’m Thinking About It'
There was a time when presidential hopefuls played coy about their ambitions, crisscrossing the country under the guise of helping other candidates and...
Senators Want Answers From Coast Guard on How It Probes Displays of Swastikas or Other Hate Symbols
Two senators who lead a bipartisan antisemitism task force say they want more information from the U.S. Coast Guard about its policy regarding displays of...
Politics
Abortion Is Illegal Again in North Dakota After Court Reverses a Judge's Earlier Decision
North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban is back on the books after the state’s highest court could not muster the majority required to deem it unconstitutional
Epstein's Accusers Grapple With Complex Emotions About Promised Release of Justice Department Files
Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein
Business
Advocacy Groups Urge Parents to Avoid AI Toys This Holiday Season
Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season
Cracker Barrel Shareholders Vote to Keep Ceo Despite Logo Debacle
Cracker Barrel shareholders voted Thursday to keep company CEO Julie Felss Masino in place despite a debacle over the company’s logo that continues to hurt its...
Health
Flu Activity Is Low, But Experts Worry About a New Strain and Vaccination Rates
The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s
New Play Looking at Friendship Between Aids Activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the Works
A new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci
