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Hong Kong Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Access

Health

Judge rejects a challenge to Michigan's decades-long ban on publicly funded abortions

A judge has rejected a challenge to Michigan’s ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents

by Ed White | Jul 10

Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing in sex eligibility case

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya has won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights in her seven-year legal fight against track and...

by Graham Dunbar and Gerald Imray | Jul 10

International

TikTok faces fresh European privacy investigation over China data transfers

TikTok is facing a fresh European Union privacy investigation into user data transferred to China

by Kelvin Chan | Jul 10

Hong Kong Set For Landmark Same-Sex Partnerships Bill Following Court Mandate

Hong Kong authorities will introduce a bill to recognize same-sex partnerships, granting couples limited legal rights, in response to a 2023 court ruling.

Jul 10

National

New Hampshire judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A federal judge in New Hampshire says he will certify a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by President Donald Trump’s executive...

by Holly Ramer and Mike Catalini | Jul 10

A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided

A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is...

by Deepa Bharath and Fatima Hussein | Jul 9

Politics

Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role

California Gov. Gavin Newsom begins a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters in rural and Republican-leaning areas

by Meg Kinnard | Jul 8

Judge recommends that case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan proceed

A federal magistrate judge has recommended that charges proceed against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan

by Scott Bauer | Jul 8

Business

Anheuser-Busch Faces Backlash for Ending PrideFest Sponsorship After Decades of LGBTQ+ Support

Anheuser-Busch, parent company of Bud Light, has ended its 30-year sponsorship of St. Louis' PrideFest, drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and marking a...

Jun 27

Anna Wintour is seeking a new Vogue editor-in-chief but will maintain editorial control

Anna Wintour is appointing a head of editorial content at Vogue to manage daily operations while retaining her influential role

by Leanne Italie | Jun 27