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January 15, 2023

US more lenient on transgender treatment than Europe, study shows

U.S. policy and access for the medical gender transitions of children is more lenient than in any European country, according to a new study published by Do No Harm.

January 14, 2023

George Santos not going anywhere two weeks into the new Congress

Embattled Congressman George Santos, R-N.Y., is not going anywhere anytime soon despite calls for his resignation and referral to the House Ethics Committee for investigation.

January 13, 2023

Pennsylvania court decides special elections to fill state House vacancies will be held on Feb. 7

The election to fill the three vacancies in the Pennsylvania House are set to be held on Feb. 7. Partisan control of the state's chamber is at stake.

January 13, 2023

With Lisa Marie Presley's death, mental health experts reveal why we grieve so much for lost celebrities

After the sudden passing of Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis, mental health experts explain why we often feel very sad when celebrities die, even though we did not know them personally.

January 13, 2023

NJ congressman demands investigation into whether offshore wind projects are killing whales

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Republican from New Jersey, called for an investigation into off-shore wind projects in the Garden State after several dead whales washed ashore over a few weeks.

January 13, 2023

'Not taking our gas stoves': Gov. DeSantis flames Biden agency considering gas stove ban chaos in unique way

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida vowed that nobody would be "taking our gas stoves away," after a CPSC commissioner suggested a ban was "on the table."

January 13, 2023

Port of South Louisiana agrees to buy former Avondale Shipyards

The Port of South Louisiana has agreed to buy the former Avondale Shipyards for $445 million. This purchase will help the port's international trade become more completive

January 13, 2023

Senate candidate Katie Porter responds to toxic workplace allegations, says she expects 'people to work hard'

California Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, the embattled congresswoman looking to ascend to the Senate, responded to toxic workplace accusations as she tries to soften her image.

January 13, 2023

GOP bill blocks Biden admin from banning gas stoves: ‘Regulation run amok’

Dozens of House Republicans introduced legislation this week to block the Biden administration from banning gas stoves, after a consumer protection agency hinted one might be coming.

January 13, 2023

Democrats scramble to defend Biden's handling of classified materials, point fingers at Trump

Democrats hare rushing to defend President Biden over his handling of classified documents, highlighting “differences” between how he and Trump handled classified materials.