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U.S., Britain strike Yemen's Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants
The United States and Britain struck 36 Houthi sites in Yemen in a second wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups in the region. The groups have relentlessly attacked American and international interests in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
Masturbation abstinence is popular online. Doctors and therapists are worried
More than two decades of growing internet use has surfaced fears about the social and psychological impacts of nearly unfettered access to pornography. But many researchers and sex therapists worry that the online communities that have formed in response to these fears often endorse inaccurate medical information, exacerbate mental health problems and, in some cases, overlap with extremist and hate groups.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Black Queen’
Louisiana author Jumata Emill is a journalist whose work covering crime led him to writing YA thrillers. His debut novel, “The Black Queen,” came out in paperback in January, and his second book, “Wander in the Dark,” was released this week.
DJ Jam E-Z wants to 'share the art, the music, the lessons'
Some months ago, we took you to the Vinyl Revival Listening Lounge at the Minneapolis Central Library. Well, we returned to the listening lounge to hear some new selections from the vinyl collection — curated this time by DJ Jam E-Z.
President Joe Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid
President Joe Biden has won South Carolina’s Democratic primary, notching a victory in the state that he pushed to lead the party’s nominating calendar.
Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies
Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76.
Atlanta DA admits to a relationship with Trump case prosecutor but defends her actions
A codefendant in the Georgia election interference case claimed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has had an improper relationship with a prosecutor on the case. Willis responded Friday.
The U.S. created an extraordinary number of jobs in January. Here's a deeper look
U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January — far more than forecasters expected. The sizzling job market is good for workers but could cause the Federal Reserve to postpone a cut in interest rates.