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Montana Supreme Court upholds youth climate activists' victory
Montana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a 2023 ruling siding with young climate activists who asserted the state government violated their right to a healthy environment. In August 2023, ...The Hill - 45m -
Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas
Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.BBC News - 20h -
Alaska in Winter: A Playground of Ice and Snow
Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter.The New York Times - 2d -
Curfew in Mayotte as thousands without water
Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.BBC News - 4h -
These knitters are keeping thousands of LGBTQ homeless youths cozy this winter
Knit the Rainbow has handmade and delivered more than 25,000 winter garments to LGBTQ homeless youths through local nonprofits.NBC News - 6h -
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Man jailed for murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba
Jacktone Odhiambo sentenced to 50 years in prison over killing of housemate in city of Eldoret. The housemate of an LGBTQ+ activist in Kenya has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder ...The Guardian - 2d -
House bill would ban genital surgeries for intersex foster youth
States receiving federal funding for foster care and adoption assistance programs would be required to prohibit certain surgeries for foster children born with intersex traits under legislation ...The Hill - 2d -
Rep. Nancy Mace's position on LGBTQ community appears to have changed
Rep. Nancy Mace has made headlines for her rhetoric around the transgender community, including her efforts to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms.ABC News - 2d -
Youth movement among House Democrats is overrated
The youth movement among House Democrats? Don't believe the hype. Even as a few Democratic committee heads are being pushed aside for younger replacements, the party is elevating some of its most ...The Hill - 2d -
Cautious Shoppers Seek ‘Cozy’ and ‘Festive’ Gifts This Season
Small businesses are seeing trends in holiday shopping.Inc. - 2d -
7 Tips for Business Travel This Winter
Here are some helpful tactics to make things as smooth as possible during winter business trips.Inc. - 3d -
Ex-marine cleared of killing homeless man joins Trump at football game
Mr Penny was acquitted earlier this week of homicide after a homeless man died when he restrained him on a subway.BBC News - 3d -
Meta and Amazon donations of $1 million to Trump’s inauguration follow a history of companies cozying up to incoming presidents
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, major U.S. companies are starting to make donations to support his inaugural events — a repeat of what has happened in previous years, ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Spotify follows Stormzy with youth club fund - but will it help the future of music?
The streaming giant has teamed up with Youth Music to support the next generation of artists.BBC News - 4d -
Amazon donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund as tech cozies up to president-elect
OpenAI’s Sam Altman also announced a $1m personal donation to Trump on the same day, joining Meta. Amazon is the latest tech giant to donate to Donald Trump ’s inaugural fund.. The company plans ...The Guardian - 5d -
Troy Masters, LGBTQ+ advocate and media trailblazer, dies suddenly at 63
Troy Masters, the publisher of LGBTQ+ news outlet the Los Angeles Blade and a pillar of queer media, died unexpectedly on Wednesday at age 63.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Homeless single father wants home for his children
Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.BBC News - 6d -
How LGBTQ Americans are preparing for another Trump term
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to roll back rights for transgender people during his campaign. Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins "America Decides" to discuss how ...CBS News - 6d -
Shelter condemns ‘shocking’ 14% rise in homelessness across England
Charity says soaring private rents, rising evictions and lack of affordable social housing are to blame. Soaring private rents, rising evictions and a chronic lack of affordable social housing have ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
LGBTQ advocates ask leadership to torpedo Kids Online Safety Act
Advocates for the LGBTQ community asked Democratic congressional leaders to reject the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), arguing Monday that it could stifle access to important information online. In ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Daniel Penny trial spotlighted issues of homelessness, mental illness: Experts
Legal experts told ABC News they believe the Daniel Penny trial tapped into societal concerns regarding homelessness, severe mental illness, safety and race.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Ex-Marine acquitted in chokehold death of homeless man on NY subway
The case sparked weeks of protests and reignited national debate over race, mental illness, and public safety in the US.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Sources: Sasaki to be posted at winter meetings
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is expected to be officially posted at MLB's winter meetings next week, sources told ESPN, opening the window in which teams will try to convince him to choose them.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Judge OKs landmark class action settlement in LGBTQ fertility lawsuit
A judge approved a landmark class-action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who said the insurance behemoth discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Evening Report — Dems' youth surge
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Johnson woos adversaries. {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Younger Democrats vie for influence in House A YOUTH MOVEMENT is underway among ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
WATCH: How 1 cat keeps warm during the winter
“Another day, another fire for Mittens,” owner Michelle Riley said.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
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How youth orchestras delivered the three most powerful performances of 2024
Leave it to the kids. Our classical music critic explains how the National Children's Symphony of Venezuela, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and the Colburn Orchestra stole the show in 2024.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall
The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
United back Mazraoui over LGBTQ+ jacket stance
Manchester United supported the inclusion of fans from "all backgrounds" but said players are "entitled to hold their own individual opinions" after Noussair Mazraoui opted against wearing a ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
High court seems skeptical of challenge to ban treatments for transgender youths
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to a Tennessee law that bars gender transition surgery for minors as well as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The court's conservative majority ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
A court in Kenya finds a housemate guilty in the killing of an LGBTQ activist
A court in Kenya has found the housemate of an LBGTQ activist guilty of murder in the killing of the activist, whose body was discovered stashed in a metal box two years agoABC News - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court skeptical of challenge to Tennessee ban on transgender youth treatments
The conservative-majority Supreme Court dives into the culture war issue of transgender rights as it weighs whether states can restrict gender transition care for minors.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Man Utd scrapped LGBTQ+ jacket plans
Manchester United abandoned plans to wear a jacket supporting the LGBTQ+ community before the Sunday's win over Everton because a player refused to wear it.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
A dozen Moscow clubgoers found guilty after anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' raids
Moscow clubgoers were found guilty of “petty hooliganism” and detained following anti-LGBTQ "propaganda" raids by Russian security forces.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
You Can Preload Infinity Nikki Now, As Cozy Game Gets New Launch Trailer
Just a couple of days away from launch, preloading is now available for Infinity Nikki on PS5, Epic Games Store, and mobile platforms. Developer Infold Games has also announced new rewards for ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3
