Culture
International
Gay Ice Hockey Drama 'Heated Rivalry' Becomes a Surprise Hit in Russia Despite Anti-LGBTQ Laws
The TV drama "Heated Rivalry" has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a secret gay relationship between Canadian and Russian...
Demonstrators in Milan Protest ICE Unit at Winter Olympics, Criticizing 'Creeping Fascism'
Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Milan to protest the deployment of ICE agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics
National
A Former Sierra Club Foundation Director Sues Over Internal Racism That He Says Hinders Its Mission
A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to...
Judge Orders 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos and His Dad Released From ICE Detention
A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Politics
Texas A&M University to End Women's Studies Due to New Policy on Race and Gender Topics
Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies program and changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses
As Officials Disparage Pretti and Good, Families of Black People Killed by Police Have Déjà Vu
The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to...
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...
