China’s ‘condom tax’ sparks backlash as Beijing struggles to reverse population collapse
China will begin charging a 13% value-added tax on contraceptives starting Jan. 1 while exempting childcare services from the same...
Government
Iran in shutdown as protesters storm governor’s office, crowds chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
Iran ground to a near standstill Wednesday as businesses, universities and government offices closed under a government-ordered shutdown amid protests...
Mexican authorities seize $40M in motorcycles from Olympic snowboarder turned fugitive, FBI says
FBI officials in Los Angeles said $40 million in motorcycles believed to be owned by former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and...
Right-Wing YouTuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video Has Long Anti-Immigrant History
The day after Christmas, far-right YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video claiming to have exposed fraud at Somali-owned day care...
Trump Spent 2025 Making Trans Lives Unliveable. It’s Time for Democrats to Defend Them.
A transgender rights activist holds a flag during the Trans Day of Visibility rally on the National Mall on March...
The Feds Keep Prosecuting Protesters Against ICE — and Losing
The Trump administration is on a losing streak against some of its loudest critics, as federal cases targeting opponents of...
Iranian protesters clash with security forces as tear gas fills Tehran streets amid nationwide unrest
Protests escalated across Iran on Monday as demonstrators confronted security forces in Tehran and Mashhad, with authorities deploying tear gas...
Did Trump Just Confess to Attacking Venezuela
President Donald Trump said in a radio interview that the United States had knocked out “a big facility” last week...
Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It.
The House was debating a powerful National Security Agency spying program when Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., rose to side against...
My Quest to Make the Pentagon Care About the Crimes It Covered Up
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took the unusual step last month of threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., to...
Cop Group Alleges “Discrimination” by Prosecutor for Being Too Nice to Immigrants
A pro-police group is reportedly planning to ask the Department of Justice to investigate an elected prosecutor over allegations that...
Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People
Nearly $7 billion couldn’t keep President Donald Trump from returning to the White House and Republicans from controlling the House...
War on Christmas: Trump Announces Wave of Airstrikes Targeting ISIS Militants in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants and warning future...
Australian prime minister announces national bravery honors after antisemitic terror attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Thursday his government plans to establish a national bravery award to recognize the civilians...
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS ‘Terrorist Scum’ in Nigeria after killings of Christians
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of...
