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Worcester, Mass., becomes a sanctuary city for trans people after council vote
There’s a new safe haven for those who identify as transgender in Massachusetts, after Worcester officially became a sanctuary city for that community during a lengthy city council meeting on ...NBC News - 5d -
Worcester, Mass., to become sanctuary city for transgender community
Worcester's city council voted in favor of a resolution to protect transgender and gender-diverse people. WBTS' Alysha Palumbo reports.NBC News - 5d -
ICE immigration sweeps puts New Orleans' sanctuary city status to the test
A Louisiana state law passed just last year bans the very policies that make New Orleans a sanctuary city, the only one in the Gulf states.CBS News - Feb. 8 -
City's derelict Debenhams to become a park
Plans have been confirmed to turn the former Debenhams store in the city centre into a park.BBC News - 9h -
New York City Council speaker calls for Adams resignation
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams called on Mayor Eric Adams (D) to resign from his office, becoming the latest local official to raise concerns about his ability to govern after the ...The Hill - 10h -
Man arrested in 2012 killing of trans performer in New York City
Henry Pacheco, 44, of Brooklyn charged with second-degree murder, arson and other charges, officials said.CBS News - 3d -
McConnell becomes lone Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation
President Trump's Cabinet grew on Thursday, with the Senate confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary in a 52 to 48 vote. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky ...CBS News - 5d -
Pentagon to ban trans people from joining military, pauses gender-transition procedures
The U.S. military will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members, ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
US park service erases references to trans people from Stonewall Inn website
National monument commemorates 1969 riot led by trans women of color outside historic New York City bar. The National Park Service eliminated all references to transgender people from its website ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trans doctor used female changing rooms after row, tribunal hears
A tribunal hears Dr Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie argued on Christmas Eve 2023, with Ms Peggie calling the doctor a man.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary
The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert FABC News - 5d -
Pro-Trump 'Shazam' star to Musk: People who voted for Trump are losing their jobs
Actor Zachary Levi is appealing to Elon Musk to not "let everybody fall through the cracks" amid the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) cuts to the federal workforce, with the "Shazam" ...The Hill - 10h -
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RFK Jr. poised to become HHS secretary after clearing key hurdle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to become the next secretary of Health and Human Services after his nomination cleared a key hurdle on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - 5d -
Trump calls McConnell 'not equipped mentally' after voting against his nominees
President Trump called Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., "not equipped mentally" after the senator voted against several of his nominees to cabinet positions.NBC News - 5d -
Talks proceed for vote naming House Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass
The effort to name the House Press Gallery after abolitionist Frederick Douglass is getting a push forward as Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) reintroduces a renaming resolution Friday — Frederick ...The Hill - 4d -
Five charged with trans man’s murder in New York after ‘repeated acts of torture’
Police in upstate New York say Sam Nordquist, 24, who was from Minnesota, endured weeks of torture. Five people in New York have been charged with subjecting a transgender man from Minnesota to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rescuers search for some 30 people after a landslide in southwest China
Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including ...ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Twelve people injured after grenade thrown into packed French bar
Prosecutor says investigators do not believe incident in Olympic Village area of Grenoble was terrorist attack. Twelve people were injured, at least two critically, when a grenade was thrown into a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Chiefs lose 2025 Super Bowl: Kansas City becomes latest NFL team to come up short of elusive three-peat
Kansas City's quest for NFL history came up a game shortCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Guerrero plans to become free agent after season, fails to reach long-term deal with Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plans to become a free agent after the season following the passing of his deadline to reach a long-term agreement with the Toronto Blue JaysABC News - 9h -
Austrian city in shock after a deadly knife attack as migration comes in spotlight
The city of Villach in southern Austria is in shock after a man stabbed six passersby in broad daylight, killing a 14-year-old boy and wounding five othersABC News - 2d -
Council demands statutory child sex abuse inquiry
Councillors vote unanimously to call for a public inquiry to shouts of "finally" from the public gallery.BBC News - 5d -
Trump formally establishes new energy council
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that formally established an energy council that he previously said would aim to achieve “ENERGY DOMINANCE.” The text of the executive order was ...The Hill - 4d -
House prices plunge as council acts on second homes
House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures.BBC News - 1d -
Rescuers hunt for 28 people still missing after a landslide in southwest China; 1 body recovered
Emergency teams in China’s southwestern Sichuan province are battling against time to locate 28 people missing after a rain-triggered landslide that buried their homesABC News - Feb. 9 -
WATCH: Bear in sanctuary braves cold before quickly returning to bed
Randy, who lives at the Orphaned Wildlife Center in New York, just wants to be warm and cozy in his bed.ABC News - Feb. 5 -
Saquon Barkley says 'so many' people from Giants reached out after Super Bowl win, 'were super happy' for me
Barkley famously signed in free agency with one of his former team's biggest rivalsCBS Sports - 6d -
Live poultry markets shuttered after bird flu detected in New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
Mavs' Anthony Davis says he's going to 'give the city life back' after stunning Luka Doncic trade to Lakers
Davis was introduced as a member of the Mavericks on FridayCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
What's next for Chiefs? Kansas City dynasty faces key questions after blowout Super Bowl loss to Eagles
Kansas City now faces key questions after failed three-peat bidCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Elephants trumpet, squeak and flap their ears after their complex move across an Australian city
Elephants trumpeted, touched trunks and flapped their oversized ears upon reuniting with their herd after a complex, five-day move from an urban Australian zoo to a much larger enclosureABC News - 5d -
A revived Democratic Leadership Council cannot save the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party is struggling to regain its popularity, and attempts to revive the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) are unlikely to succeed, as it is not the 1990s and the progressive ...The Hill - 5d -
Man conned council out of £710k of lockdown grants in 'Greggs' swindle
Aftab Baig pretended to be a property manager from Greggs to con Leeds City Council, a court hears.BBC News - 4d -
Becoming a TV commercial icon
You know them as Flo, the Progressive Insurance saleswoman; Mayhem, the human embodiment of disasters covered by Allstate; and the unstoppable dancer from the Jardiance diabetes drug ads. ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Senate sets budget vote
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate tees up budget resolution vote Senate Republicans are set to vote this ...The Hill - 3h -
N.H. teens to fight Trump order on trans athletes
A 15-year-old soccer player and 14-year-old tennis player who are challenging New Hampshire's ban on transgender athletes on girls' sports teams will now fight President Trump's executive order ...ESPN - 6d -
Sikh communities fear immigration raids at temples as Trump ends sanctuary for houses of worship
Sikh community members say anxiety over the immigration crackdown is hindering how some, including naturalized citizens, practice their faith.NBC News - 3d -
Ranking every Chiefs team during current dynasty: Where 2024 Kansas City squad ranks after Super Bowl LIX loss
Here's how the previous Chiefs teams stack up against one anotherCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Louisiana no longer promoting mass vaccinations
The Louisiana Department of Health announced this week it no longer will promote mass vaccinations in the state, saying the move was necessary to "rebuild trust." In a letter released Thursday, ...The Hill - 4d
