California-based coffeehouse chain Philz Coffee has reversed course after its plan to eliminate LGBTQ+ Pride flags from its locations drew national backlash. In a statement sent to HuffPost on Friday, Philz Coffee CEO Mahesh Sadarangani apologized for “the confusion and hurt” his company had caused. “The Pride flag is aContinue Reading
The lawyer for a Canadian man facing murder charges for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of self-harm says that he has agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide, Read MoreContinue Reading
This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he’d oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare,Continue Reading
Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran’s ports is ‘a clumsy and ignorant decision’., Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran’s ports is ‘a clumsy and ignorant decision’. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC) says the Strait of Hormuz is closedContinue Reading
Manchester United strengthen grip on third spot in Premier League with 1-0 win that leaves Chelsea relying on favours., Manchester United strengthen grip on third spot in Premier League with 1-0 win that leaves Chelsea relying on favours. Manchester United took a giant step towards ending a two-year exile fromContinue Reading
That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use them—shedding tiny plastic fibers that wash into water systems. Researchers estimate that globally, these sponges could release over a trillionContinue Reading
The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh has opened up about her experience with gender dysphoria in a new open essay. This comes after Ganesh shared that they are queer and use she/they pronouns. The 28-year-old actor, who plays the much-loved Dr Samira Mohan on the popular HBO medical drama, has recentlyContinue Reading
After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation.Continue Reading
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic fallout and who’s really paying the price., Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic fallout and who’s really paying the price. The world is reckoning with the biggest oil supply disruption in history,Continue Reading
Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests., The Mexican government has arrested a suspected drug trafficker featured on the European Union’s “most wanted fugitives” list, as it attempts to crack down on criminal operations within its borders. On Saturday,Continue Reading
Good news has been something of a precious commodity of late, what with the The Traitor administration still engaged in its slop-conflict with Iran and the president himself taking to depicting himself as a messianic figure online. But in last weekend’s elections in Hungary, Péter Magyar and his Tisza partyContinue Reading
Civil liberties groups insist speech used in social posts about government activity does not cross lines of criminality., Civil liberties groups insist speech used in social posts about government activity does not cross lines of criminality., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading