Transgender Awareness Week spotlights the community – and focuses on issues people face. Gender-affirming care for youths is at the top of that list.
Author: Susan Miller, USA TODAY
Russian forces ‘most likely’ leaving Kherson – but it may be a trap; no evidence of dirty bombs in Ukraine: Updates
In what appears to be either a trap or a major Russian defeat, invading forces are significantly less visible on the west side of Kherson. Updates.
Zelenskyy says Russia’s ‘blackmailing the world with hunger’ by suspending grain deal with Ukraine. Live updates.
A chorus of international condemnation echoed over Russia’s sudden decision to halt participation in a grain export deal with Ukraine. Live updates.
Putin accuses US, allies of trying to dominate the world, denies intent to use nuclear weapons: Ukraine updates
The speech follows what a Russian official called a successful training exercise aimed at responding to a potential nuclear attack on Russia. Updates.
Russian troops forced to retreat from city in newly annexed region as Ukraine pushes forward: Updates
Russia said it has withdrawn troops from Lyman, where Ukrainian forces made a bold battlefield challenge to Russia’s annexation plan. Live updates.
Hurricane Fiona makes landfall on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast after triggering an island-wide power blackout
Fiona, a Category 1 storm, is expected to unleash historic rainfall of up to 30 inches, widespread flooding and dangerous mudslides, forecasters said.
Stonewall generation has a warning for the LGBTQ community post-Roe: ‘Be really afraid right now’
LGBTQ elders’ alarm bells are blaring that the hard-fought gains notched by their Stonewall generation could be on the precipice of being gutted.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: 2 youths killed, 8 others hurt when gunfire erupts at Pittsburgh house party
Two young people were killed and at least eight others were injured when gunfire tore through a party at an Airbnb rental property in Pittsburgh.
‘You are seen’: A record 7.1% of US adults now identify as LGBTQ, new poll shows
The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ has rocketed to a record 7.1%, and young people are again steering the increase, a Gallup poll shows.
What is a ‘Saskatchewan Screamer’? Weather system is force behind fierce winter storm
A Saskatchewan screamer system is the same pattern as the Alberta Clipper, but it is born in Saskatchewan, a Canadian province east of Alberta.