Taiwan grants same-sex couples right to adopt in huge step toward equality
Taiwan’s legislature has passed a historic bill granting same-sex couples the right to jointly adopt a child neither of them are related to. The legislation…
Expel George Santos? GOP leaders aren’t ready to take that step
WASHINGTON — Protecting a narrow, four-vote majority, Republican leaders in the House are making clear that they intend to let the legal process play out with…
Parent pleads for vape dealer fines, as governments promise to step up action after 3,000 retailers warned
The sale of nicotine vapes and e-cigarettes without a prescription has been illegal in Western Australia for several years, but not a single retailer has…
Democrats Rashida Tlaib, Ro Khanna urge ailing Dianne Feinstein to step down
1/2 Reps. Rashida Tlabi and Ro Khanna called on Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. (pictured), to step down after she missed a key Senate vote. File…
Nigeria Among Countries “A Step Away From Famine” This Year, Say Experts
West and Central Africa could be “one step away” from famine, the United Nations has said, and analysts are forecasting Nigeria will not be spared.…
Lauren Hemp: England forward says new shorts are ‘massive step in right direction’ after period concerns
England wore an all-white kit during February's Arnold Clark CupEngland's new shorts are a "massive step in the right direction" to address period concerns, says…
‘Critical first step’: US Senate votes to repeal Iraq war powers | News
The United States Senate has voted to repeal the legal authorisation for the 2003 war in Iraq, a move hailed by critics who have long…
Match of the Day to air without presenters or pundits as Gary Lineker told to step back
In a separate, earlier statement on Friday, the BBC said it considered Lineker's recent social media activity to be a breach of its guidelines. It…
The G20 could help fix Sri Lanka’s debt crisis. Will it step up? | Business and Economy
In February, the finance ministers of G20 countries met to discuss the challenges facing the global economy. It was a missed opportunity to help Sri…
State Department spokesman Ned Price to step down but continue work for Blinken
1/3 State Department spokesman Ned Price will step down and move to a role working directly with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. File Photo courtesy…
Who will step up this year at the Paribas Open in Indian Wells?
The BNP Paribas Open begins this week just as professional tennis hits a crossroads, navigating toward an uncertain future without the great rivalry among the…
‘He’s taken next step’: How Boogie Ellis discovered his game
Before they saw each other as brothers more than a decade ago, Boogie Ellis first asked Vince Rogers to be his trainer. Rogers kindly rejected…
Surveillance AI’s next step: learning who your friends are
A gray-haired man walks through an office lobby holding a coffee cup, staring ahead as he passes the entryway. He appears unaware that he’s being…
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki to step down
Susan Wojcicki, chief executive of the video streaming giant YouTube, will be stepping down from her role, the company said Thursday. “After nearly 25 years…
World Bank head criticised over climate stance to step down early | Business and Economy
David Malpass led lender through crises including the war in Ukraine but faced criticism over stance on climate change. World Bank chief David Malpass has…
Hike Tahquitz Canyon in Palm Springs and step into history
Bring water. Stop to sniff the creosote bushes. Keep an eye out for oases. This is good advice on many desert trails, and it’s doubly…
U.S., S. Korea defense chiefs vow to step up military drills
1/3 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup held talks Tuesday in Seoul. Photo courtesy of Republic of Korea Ministry…
NATO chief asks S Korea to ‘step up’ military support for Ukraine | NATO News
Jens Stoltenberg suggests Seoul reconsider its policy of barring weapons exports to countries in conflict. Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary-general of NATO, has urged South Korea…
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda to step down, move to board position
1/3 Toyota Motor Corporation CEO and President Akio Toyoda, pictured here, will step down from his leadership roles and move to a position as chairman…
USMNT takes step toward 2026 World Cup in loss to Serbia
Every journey begins with a single step. The challenge, however, is knowing which way to go and how long it will take to get there.…