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Oklahoma police say nonbinary teen's death was not result of injuries from high school fight

Oklahoma police say nonbinary teen's death was not result of injuries from high school fight

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A 16-year-old Oklahoma high school student who died a day after an altercation in a school restroom that may have been prompted by bullying over gender identity did not die as a result of injuries sustained in the fight, police s
Rapper Kodak Black freed from jail after drug possession charge was dismissed

Rapper Kodak Black freed from jail after drug possession charge was dismissed

MIAMI (AP) — South Florida rapper Kodak Black was freed from jail Wednesday after a federal judge sentenced him to time served for a probation violation, though a drug trafficking case from 2022 remains ongoing. U.S. District Judge Jose E.
Movie Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs

Movie Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs

At the end of “Ordinary Angels,” we’re given one of those now-see-how-it-really-happened moments with real footage mirroring the climax of the film. That’s a really good thing.
FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles

FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles

Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday .
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé made history once again: The superstar singer has become the first Black woman to top Billboard's country music chart. The Grammy winner achieved the feat after her new single “Texas Hold 'Em" reached No.
It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

NEW YORK (AP) — Occupants of the White House have grumbled over news coverage practically since the place was built.
Milan Fashion Week showcases emerging Black designers, launches initiative to fight discrimination

Milan Fashion Week showcases emerging Black designers, launches initiative to fight discrimination

MILAN (AP) — Milan Fashion Week highlighted diversity and in a new initiative that aims to promote inclusion across the industry and the return of a showcase for underrepresented designers as five days of mostly womenswear previews for Fall-Winter 20
With 'Law & Order Toronto,' the pressure looming over the show's creators is immense

With 'Law & Order Toronto,' the pressure looming over the show's creators is immense

TORONTO — Nobody wants to be the person who mucked up the "Law & Order" franchise.
Financially struggling Met Opera's 18 productions next season matches the fewest since 1980-81

Financially struggling Met Opera's 18 productions next season matches the fewest since 1980-81

The financially struggling Metropolitan Opera will present 18 productions in 2024-25, matching the current season and pandemic-curtailed 2019-20 for the fewest since 14 in strike-shortened 1980-81.
Tennessee free-market group sues over federal rule that tightens worker classification standards

Tennessee free-market group sues over federal rule that tightens worker classification standards

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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