The plan, however, is already facing skepticism, both from City Council and legal experts., CHICAGO (WGN) — To help close Chicago’s nearly $1.2 billion budget shortfall, Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a new tax targeting social media companies. It’s a move no other U.S. city has tried. “Just like weContinue Reading
If you’re reading this, you might not be in Group 7., (NEXSTAR) – Just when you thought you had wrapped your head around the “6-7” craze, a newer and perhaps similarly obtuse concept is making the rounds on social media. Over the last several days, certain TikTok users have foundContinue Reading
Justice Singleton wasn’t trying to make a film when he met John Cameron Mitchell in New Orleans in 2017. “We met in a café. It was funny, playful, sweet, tender — and a little raunchy. We talked about fears: fear of age, fear of queerness,” Singleton tells me. Through theirContinue Reading
A trans wrestling event in Los Angeles surprised guests when a competitor proposed to their partner during the match. TBoy Wrestling is a transmasc wrestling and performance art competition, and one of the judges for the event is trans influencer Miles McKenna. A clip of the special moment shows theContinue Reading
While some gay travel brands focus on pool decks and pop remixes, Toto Tours has spent 35 years carving out a different kind of getaway. Founded in 1990, the Chicago-based company has long catered to LGBTQ+ travelers seeking more than sunburns and circuit parties. Under new owners Dan Perry andContinue Reading
On Tuesday evening, Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley stepped onto the Senate floor to begin a marathon speech that extended well into Wednesday. The topic of his stemwinder was most urgent: “I’ve come to the Senate floor tonight to ring the alarm bells. We’re in the most perilous moment, the biggestContinue Reading
commentary The entire East Wing of the White House is gone — and people are angry Published October 25, 2025 9:00AM (EDT) The East Wing of the White House was demolished on Oct. 23, 2025. (Eric Lee/Getty Images) When the demolition crews arrived Monday at the White House , there hadContinue Reading
Ontario premier Doug Ford, whose province had sponsored the ad, said it would be taken down., Read MoreContinue Reading
Mamdani is up against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), who he trounced in the Democratic mayoral primary in June., Read MoreContinue Reading
Real Madrid entertain champions Barcelona in our featured La Liga live commentary stream on Sunday in El Clasico., Who: Real Madrid vs Barcelona What: El Clasico in Spain’s La Liga Where: Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain When: Sunday at 4:15pm (14:15 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-upContinue Reading
Air raids hit Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk region as Ukraine’s allies expand sanctions on Russia., Air raids hit Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk region as Ukraine’s allies expand sanctions on Russia. Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have killed at least four people and wounded several others, local officials say, as Kyiv’s allies pushContinue Reading
Reptiles don’t just pee, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid spheres, a water-saving evolutionary trick. This discovery could illuminate how to prevent gout and kidney stones in humans., Read MoreContinue Reading
Fueled by the rise of run clubs, social media and a growing interest in wellness, marathons have boomed in recent years, from Boston to New York City., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading