A new European study has outlined the precarious reality facing LGBTIQ+ young people who experience homelessness, revealing patchy support, inconsistent services and an urgent need for coordinated action across Europe.
Like many TV watchers, I first took notice of Eric Dane on “Grey’s Anatomy.” His Dr. Mark Sloan — “McSteamy,” in the show’s parlance — was a gleeful agent of chaos, remixing the show’s existing couplings, thanks in large part to Dane’s smoldering charisma, wielded to great
European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde warned on Thursday in New York that the international order is “in danger” because the United States has begun to doubt the rules-based system it long supported, in remarks delivered as she received Columbia University’s
For decades, globalization was widely accepted as an almost inevitable trajectory. The more open an economy, the prevailing logic held, the greater its prospects for growth. Frictionless ports, low tariffs, investment deregulation, and unrestricted capital flows were treated as
Venezuela’s National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law on Thursday aimed at covering people prosecuted or convicted in political-crisis episodes between 2002 and 2025, a measure lawmakers said is designed to speed releases and close related court cases. The bill was
Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.
Physical violence in sexual assaults against young people has become more common and more severe. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. The studies cover both women and men and point to the need for clearer clinical procedures and better education
You have to think like a whale to catch a whale. I'm pretty sure Herman Melville said that.
The rising anime filmmaker discusses how his hometown’s vanishing seaside inspired his Berlinale competition entry ‘A New Dawn,’ the concept of “Shuhari” and creating handmade art in a digital world.
Melissa Barrera is heading to Broadway. Variety has learned exclusively that the “Scream” and “In the Heights” star will make her Broadway debut in the campy spoof “Titanique,” stepping into the role of Rose for the musical’s upcoming Main Stem bow at the St. James Theatre in
President Trump on Thursday said he will direct the Department of Defense and other agencies to release its files about UFOs and "alien and extraterrestrial life" to the public. "Based on the tremendous interest shown," Trump wrote on Truth Social, "I will be directing the
An international study investigates spontaneous after-death communication to understand how participants perceive the emotional state of the deceased and how this perception influences their grieving process. The data show that these experiences are often described as
The deal takes effect 90 days after both sides complete the related legal procedures, but changes could still occur if both sides agree, said Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
“Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson is paying tribute to Eric Dane, who played Cal Jacobs on the HBO Max show. Dane died Thursday. “I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May
On Friday (Feb 20) morning, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng and his lawyer wife, Sabrina Ahmed, jointly announced that they are expecting their first child.
Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev is in town for a meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace. Police said an incident that “involved Azerbaijan security guards” had been referred to the State Department.
Seven months after deadly clashes between Syria's Druze minority and government‑backed forces, the spiritual leader of Druze in neighbouring Israel said members of the community across the border remained in peril. "They're still besieged -- completely encircled. They aren't
Bureaucratic hurdles and racial disparities restrict access to victim compensation for adult survivors of sexual assault, deepen justice system inequities and compound trauma. The absence of police verification of a crime is the primary reason for rejection, representing 34.4%
Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture.
The minimum age limit policy is expected to take place in March.
At a military base in northeast Syria, Roksan Mohammed recalled joining the battle against Islamic State group jihadists. Now her all-woman fighting unit is at risk after a deal with Damascus ended the Kurds' de facto autonomy. "We made many sacrifices," said Mohammed,
Stanford Professor Rebecca Silverman discusses a transformative movement backed by research that is changing literacy instruction in schools nationwide. After decades of debate over the most effective way to teach literacy, educators are coalescing around a movement based on
The news arrives 10 months after the Euphoria actor revealed he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A vast majority of professional athletes believe they should be allowed to engage in political activism and intend to use their social media channels to raise awareness about racial injustice, according to a report issued today by the Race and Equity Center at the University of
Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan (“McSteamy”) on “Grey’s Anatomy” and as complicated father Cal Jacobs on “Euphoria,” died February 19, his family confirmed to People Magazine. Dane was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig’s
A video released by police showed festive lion dancers approaching the suspect before an officer suddenly emerged from the head of the costume and pinned him to the ground.
Ariane is a scientist through and through.
Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods
New evidence suggests that a viral "AI-generated" video might have just been face replacement
By Timothy Gardner and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has told Congress he is pursuing a civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia that does not include non-proliferation safeguards the U.S. has long said would ensure the kingdom does not
By Bo Erickson, Trevor Hunnicutt and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - World leaders who accepted the invitation of President Donald Trump to join his new peace board were greeted in Washington on Thursday with a mix of fanfare and personal flattery. While the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Iran told U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday that Tehran will consider bases, facilities and assets of the "hostile force" in the region as legitimate targets if it faces military aggression. U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric
By Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, Feb 19 (Reuters) - More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of Israel's military assault in Gaza, a figure far higher than the 49,000 deaths local health officials announced at the time, says a new study by The Lancet Global
FIFA will spearhead a $75 million fund to rebuild soccer facilities in Gaza that were destroyed by the war between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump and the sport's governing body said Thursday. Trump made the announcement in Washington at the first meeting of his "Board
New research shows that employees are far more likely to act in environmentally responsible ways when their leaders actively demonstrate green values in how they lead, not just what they say. The study, published in the Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and
She asked ChatGPT questions like what happens if one takes sleeping pills with alcohol.
Foreign nationals were found to be allegedly posing as doctors and dispensing controlled medicines.
Eight skiers who were caught in an avalanche Tuesday near Lake Tahoe have been found dead, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. One person is still missing, and six others were rescued.
India’s real philanthropy engine isn’t billionaires - it’s everyday household giving, a new survey finds.
The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
UniSuper says change was made ‘to expand the investible universe’ but complaint to Asic claims members were not properly informed Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A major Australian super fund
When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took the stage at the Munich Security Conference on February 14, the hall was braced for turbulence. They got something quite different. A standing ovation followed a speech that was notably, and deliberately, conciliatory in tone, a
Americans are less confident in U.S. elections than they were a year ago—Democrats, Republicans and independents alike. In a national survey from the Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections (CTTE) at the University of California San Diego, produced in collaboration with
The axed department will be folded into a new mega-ministry.
Actor was recently charged with two counts of simple battery after hitting two people during Mardi Gras celebrations
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.
The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.
