On Capitol Hill, #FreeBritney Is Just The Beginning
A bipartisan pair of senators is reintroducing a bill to safeguard against abuse in the guardianship system.
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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Calls For The U.S. To Counter China's Economic Power
The Chinese government is blocking its airlines from buying Boeing airplanes, Raimondo said. She criticized Beijing for its trade barriers and is pushing for more investment in U.S. manufacturing.
This Year's MacArthur 'Genius Grants' Were Just Announced—Here's The Full Winner List
Yes, we know they're technically called "MacArthur fellows." But for this group of artists, scientists and scholars, the term fits well enough as any other.
Trevor Bedford: Two Astounding Awards For Virologist Who Raised Early COVID Alarms
He's had quite a September. Bedford has just been named a MacArthur Fellow and was also awarded a $9 million, 7-year grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for his work on the pandemic.
Simone Biles Says She Wasn't Going To Let Larry Nassar Take Her Joy Away
"It was too much," Biles said of enduring years of media coverage of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. "But I was not going to let him take something I've worked for since I was 6 years old."
Getting A Religious Exemption To A Vaccine Mandate May Not Be Easy. Here's Why
With COVID-19 vaccine mandates taking effect around the country, requests for religious exemptions are on the rise. Under federal law, employers have a lot of discretion in granting the requests.
Thousands Of Pounds Of DiGiorno Frozen Pizza Have Been Recalled Over Allergy Concerns
The Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza product carton may actually contain frozen three-meat pizza, which is made with textured soy protein, an allergen that may not be reflected on the label.
The British Government Prepares To Use Army Truck Drivers To Help With Gas Crisis
Motorists roam greater London in search of open gas stations. The government insists the U.K. is not facing a fuel shortage, just a shortage of drivers who can deliver it to the pump.
Local Governments In Poland Rescind Anti-LGBT Resolutions, Fearing Loss Of EU Funding
In 2019, more than 100 provinces and municipalities in Poland passed resolutions declaring they were "LGBT-free." They're backing down as the EU warns it will cut off funding to local governments.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says NBA Players Should Get Vaccinated Or Be Kicked Off The Team
The 2021-2022 NBA season is set to begin in a few weeks without a vaccine mandate for players. Instead, unvaccinated players will have to submit to regular testing.