The U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa hopes to fill the wishes of thousands of needy families this year. Here’s how you can help.
Author: Susan Miller, USA TODAY
Should transgender youths have access to gender-affirming care? Why bans are ‘cruel’ and ‘dangerous’
Transgender Awareness Week spotlights the community – and focuses on issues people face. Gender-affirming care for youths is at the top of that list.
Zelenskyy says Russia’s ‘blackmailing the world with hunger’ by suspending grain deal with Ukraine. Live updates.
A chorus of international condemnation echoed over Russia’s sudden decision to halt participation in a grain export deal with Ukraine. Live updates.
Putin accuses US, allies of trying to dominate the world, denies intent to use nuclear weapons: Ukraine updates
The speech follows what a Russian official called a successful training exercise aimed at responding to a potential nuclear attack on Russia. Updates.
Russian troops forced to retreat from city in newly annexed region as Ukraine pushes forward: Updates
Russia said it has withdrawn troops from Lyman, where Ukrainian forces made a bold battlefield challenge to Russia’s annexation plan. Live updates.
Hurricane Fiona makes landfall on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast after triggering an island-wide power blackout
Fiona, a Category 1 storm, is expected to unleash historic rainfall of up to 30 inches, widespread flooding and dangerous mudslides, forecasters said.
Stonewall generation has a warning for the LGBTQ community post-Roe: ‘Be really afraid right now’
LGBTQ elders’ alarm bells are blaring that the hard-fought gains notched by their Stonewall generation could be on the precipice of being gutted.
Reclaiming a former slur from its history of hate: Is it OK to use the word queer?
Is queer a weighted word bearing a history of hurt that should be avoided or a label of empowerment for the LGBTQ community?
‘It’s heartbreaking’: 2 youths killed, 8 others hurt when gunfire erupts at Pittsburgh house party
Two young people were killed and at least eight others were injured when gunfire tore through a party at an Airbnb rental property in Pittsburgh.
‘You are seen’: A record 7.1% of US adults now identify as LGBTQ, new poll shows
The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ has rocketed to a record 7.1%, and young people are again steering the increase, a Gallup poll shows.