Thailand Starts Recognizing Same Sex Marriage

The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video

After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

My lover and I can’t stop having sex – and it’s disrupting our working lives

We have an insatiable desire for each other. But it’s stopping us developing the less sexual sides of our relationship. My partner and I, both of us women, have a lot of sex. It’s got to the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

'Shogun' actress Anna Sawai wins Golden Globe 44 years after Yoko Shimada won for same role

Anna Sawai took home a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Lady Mariko. More than 40 years ago, the late Yoko Shimada won the very same category for the same role.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Starmer hits back at Musk over comments on historic sex abuse cases

UK prime minister says ‘line has been crossed’ as Emmanuel Macron also expresses alarm about billionaire’s interventions

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Skip Bayless offered former Fox Sports hairstylist $1.5 million for sex, lawsuit alleges

Longtime television sports firebrand Skip Bayless is accused of making repeated unwanted sexual advances and offering $1.5 million to have sex with a former Fox Sports hairstylist, according to a ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate

A video clip of Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, having sex with an inmate went viral online.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Skip Bayless accused of offering Fox Sports hairstylist $1.5 million for sex

Noushin Faraji has accused ex-Fox Sports host Skip Bayless of making unwanted sexual advances toward her, including offering the hairstylist $1.5 million to have sex with him, a lawsuit states.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Fox Sports hairstylist claims Skip Bayless offered $1.5M for sex

A former employee at Fox Sports is alleging Skip Bayless repeatedly sexually harassed her and offered her money for sex, according to a lawsuit filed against both Bayless and Fox Sports. Lawyers ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

They Instigated an Infamous N.B.A. Brawl. Now They’re on the Same Team.

For 31 years, Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks never talked to each other about their confrontation. Then JJ Redick hired both of them.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Suit claims Fox Sports ex-host offered hairstylist $1.5 million for sex

Attorneys for Noushin Faraji are seeking unspecified damages from Skip Bayless, Fox Sports and Fox Corporation, according to the lawsuit.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live

Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started

The market for absurdist cryptocurrencies mutated into a hundred-billion-dollar phenomenon in 2024. Yes, things can get even more deranged.

Wired - Jan. 6

Child sex abuse inquiry chair urges government to implement 2022 report in full

A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.

BBC News - Jan. 6

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection. I have never been afraid of sex. Of course that has hurt me quite badly over all the years I’ve been having it, but ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil

The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

CBS News - Jan. 5

New Orleans starts to heal after terrorist attack

The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more.

CBS News - Jan. 4

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Demo for teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl, 17

Marcus Fakana, 18, was jailed for having sex with a British girl, 17, while they were both on holiday.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Postecoglou repeats same answer six times

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou repeatedly tells BBC Sport that Spurs would have beaten Newcastle "if all things were equal" following a 2-1 home defeat by the Magpies.

BBC News - Jan. 4

My ex is sick but won’t retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?

“I was married to my former husband for 11 years.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

This is how we do it: ‘We don’t share the intimate details of the sex we have with other people’

Lachlan and Agnes are in an ethical non-monogamous relationship but get frustrated when couples exploit the concept as a tool for bad behaviour. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

The Electron That Softened Her View on Marriage

Laurie Stone, a feminist and writer, has always believed that the institution of marriage “has not been a good thing for women.” Then she met Richard Toon.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case

Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related charges in December.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

When the Husband Stops Scrolling and Starts Posting

A second-person narrative of social media.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Hamilton 'could not be more excited' as Ferrari career starts

Lewis Hamilton says he "could not be more excited" as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Hoge leads as PGA Tour season starts in Hawaii

Tom Hoge takes a one-stroke lead in the first round as the 2025 PGA Tour season tees off at The Sentry in Hawaii.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Cambridge study aims to find out if dogs and their owners are on same wavelength

Scientists to examine if humans’ and dogs’ brains synchronise when they interact in a way similar to parents and babies. Standing patiently on a small fluffy rug, Calisto the flat-coated retriever ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

BBC News - Jan. 3

New Mexico States parts with AD Moccia in wake of report on sex-abuse in hoops program

New Mexico State is moving on from athletic director Mario Moccia in the wake of an investigation that criticized the school’s handling of the sexual-abuse scandal that temporarily shut down the ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts

Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.

BBC News - Jan. 2

I Audited the Afghan Reconstruction. It Was Doomed From the Start.

Greed and self-delusion kept the money flowing, and hid the truth from the public.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

My Two Best Friends Started Dating Each Other. I’m Livid!

Feeling slighted after a former flame paired up with an old friend she met through him, a middle-aged reader cut off contact with both. So why does he feel so bad?

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Rams to rest Stafford, start Garoppolo in finale

Matthew Stafford will not play in the regular-season finale against the Seahawks, with coach Sean McVay saying Wednesday that Jimmy Garoppolo will get the start instead.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Chiefs to start Wentz, rest Mahomes vs. Broncos

The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City but could mean everything to the Broncos.

ESPN - Jan. 1

How Katz’s Deli’s Legal Woes Started With the 2011 Zagat Guide

The Lower East Side institution agreed to make renovations to accommodate people with disabilities, long after a “most popular” restaurants list put it under Justice Department scrutiny.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Stop Trump’s mad Greenland scheme before it gets started

Vladimir Putin, who has made no secret of his desire to assert Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe, would relish seeing Trump put those boundaries back in play.

The Hill - Jan. 1

How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit (2025)

Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.

Wired - Jan. 1

'Babygirl' filmmaker Halina Reijn had no problem directing steamy sex scenes

Halina Reijn didn't have to research how to direct sex scenes in 'Babygirl,' having acted in her share of them. But it helps to have a plan, she says.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

Billie Eilish, Sex Pistols and Beethoven’s skull: music to listen out for in 2025

From stadium gigs by Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey to Central Cee’s long-awaited debut album, there’s plenty to look out for from pop’s A-list – while in classical, there’s a Festen opera and more. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

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