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Kansas ban on gender-affirming care would also bar advocacy for kids’ social transitions

The proposed ban has left teachers and social workers concerned that they will be disciplined or fired for helping kids who are exploring their gender identities.
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4h ago

Fans mourn after 'The Simpsons' kills off original character Larry the Barfly

Larry Dalrymple was on the show for 35 years, and true to his nickname, was often seen at Moe's Tavern drinking beer.
Lenny, Carl, Moe and Homer Simpson mourn Larry the Barfly in the Simpsons episode "Cremains of the Day."
Lenny, Carl, Moe and Homer Simpson mourn Larry the Barfly in the Simpsons episode "Cremains of the Day."
6h ago

76ers All-Star Joel Embiid says he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy before the playoffs started

Embiid said he’s had various symptoms such as blurred vision and dry eyes.
Image: Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks - Game One
Image: Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks - Game One
6h ago

Severe spring storms put 21 million under threat of possible tornadoes and hail

The storms were already underway Friday morning with a tornado watch in effect for eastern Oklahoma.
Weather over the continental United States on April 26, 2024.
Weather over the continental United States on April 26, 2024.
6h ago

WNBA star A'ja Wilson weighs in on pro basketball gender pay gap: 'It's going to turn'

The Las Vegas Aces center tells TODAY.com that she is optimistic WNBA salaries can change — as long as the momentum continues.
2023 WNBA Finals - Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty
2023 WNBA Finals - Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty

Teacher arrested, accused of using AI to falsely paint boss as racist and antisemitic

Dazhon Darien, a physical education teacher and the athletic director at Pikesville High School in Maryland, created a fake audio recording of the principal spewing hateful comments, authorities say.
Pikesville High School Pikesville, Md.
Pikesville High School Pikesville, Md.
7h ago

Body found in Iowa farm field confirmed as that of trucker who vanished in November

David Schultz's body was located near the area where his semi was found parked in the middle of the road on Nov. 21, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said.
David Schultz
David Schultz
8h ago

Building at end of Southern California pier catches fire, sending smoke billowing onto beach

The pier in Oceanside, about 40 miles north of San Diego, stretches more than 1,900 feet, allowing visitors to walk out over the ocean waves.
Smoke billows from the Oceanside Pier in San Diego.
Smoke billows from the Oceanside Pier in San Diego.
8h ago

Alabama sets July execution date for man convicted of killing delivery driver

Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, will be put to death by lethal injection, which is the state’s primary execution method.
Keith Edmund Gavin.
Keith Edmund Gavin.
8h ago

Moody Blues co-founder Mike Pinder, last surviving original member of band, dies at 82

Pinder's family's statement described him as a “musician, father, cosmic philosopher & friend” who “lived his life with a childlike wonder, walking a deeply introspective path which fused the mind and the heart.”
Moody Blues
Moody Blues
9h ago

U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of U.S. families was the fate of their loved ones imprisoned in the country.
Nelson Wells Jr of Bossier City, La., who is currently detained in China.
Nelson Wells Jr of Bossier City, La., who is currently detained in China.