U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday said there is a “comprehensive onslaught” against LGBTQ and intersex rights around the world. “We know that progress for human rights has never been linear … but today’s backlash is deep and it is coordinated and the persecution of LGB...
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Eleven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles said that three men broke into her Chicago-area residence and stole a Porsche. Read more trending news “Feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in mask(s) came to our house and stole my Porsche,...
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LANCASTER, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A couple whose son died after using an over-the-counter product is pushing lawmakers to pass stricter regulations. Micah Knox’s parents, Robert and Dana Knox, said their 29-year-old son was known for his smile and infectious personality. “Ever...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, a new poll of Georgia registered voters shows Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff holding a 10-point lead over Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, while the battle for governor between Re...
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A metro Atlanta county, one of the biggest, is offering free tree planting opportunities for homeowners. Gwinnett County’s Front Yard Tree Program helps residents in unincorporated parts of the county get a free tree delivered and planted in their front yard. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pumpkin patch season is here, and you don’t have to leave the city to get in on the fall fun! Trees for Tuition has opened pumpkin patches at Atlanta Dairies and Virginia-Highland Elementary, giving Atlantans an ITP option for picking out pumpkins while ...
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A woman alleges that she was slapped by a musician during an event at Londzell Performing Arts Theatre in Tucker earlier this month. During the Legendary Awards Show and Concert on Sept. 6, Shamika Boyd was allegedly slapped by Southern soul singer Sky Whatley. Boyd was in attend...
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(Gray News) - The U.S. Postal Service has released its recommended mailing and shipping deadlines for customers ahead of the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25 within the contiguous United States, USPS recommends sending items by Dec. 17 for USPS Ground Adv...
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Police in Mississippi have arrested two people and have a warrant for a third in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi. Read more trending news Fortune was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home on Aug. 3, The Associated Press reported. Wh...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss how major transitions can spark a second bloom by redefining midlife as a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis. We also examine the new rules of healthy aging that doctors recommend to help you stay strong a...
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Rome’s Colosseum was closed to the public on Wednesday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, after a technician fell to his death, Italian authorities said. Read more trending news According to Italy’s Culture Ministry, Andrea Moretti, 22, was a specialist rope worker a...
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FAIRMONT, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead and two others were injured after a crane malfunction caused them to fall off a bridge while they were working. According to the West Virginia State Police, troopers said that a heavy crane malfunctioned at a const...
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The Sandy Springs Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect Tuesday, Sept. 22, just hours into a continuing investigation into alleged arson activity at the Sonic on Roswell Road. During the investigation, detectives found that business funds were taken and that the bui...
