The Debate Around Guns Has to Change
San Bernardino, California, is the latest place to experience a tragic mass shooting and joins a list that includes Charleston, South Carolina, Sandy Hook, Aurora, Colorado, and may other locations. After such incidents, the issue of gun violence inevitably follows, but the discussion seems stagnant with the various voices involved arguing their positions with little change. One of the most powerful voices is the National Rifle Association. Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald says “to hell with the NRA.” He shares his thoughts and also explains why the process around Birmingham’s approval of Uber and other ride-hailing companies was flawed.
‘Neglected tropical diseases’ now face even more neglect
U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
Supreme Court sides with straight Ohio woman who claimed workplace discrimination
The court unanimously sided with an Ohio woman who claimed she was discriminated against at work because she is straight.
Sean Combs trial: A second alleged trafficking victim takes the stand today
Testimony from the second woman around whom the prosecution's case is built begins. Combs faces counts of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy.
Trump and Xi talk on the phone, their first call since the tariff war began
It's the first known call between the two leaders since Inauguration Day — and the first time they've spoken since tariffs began ratcheting up.
Israel says it has recovered the bodies of 2 hostages
The bodies of Judy Weinstein Haggai, 70, an Israeli who held U.S. and Canadian citizenship, and her husband, Gad Haggai, 72, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, were recovered, the country's military said.
Orville Peck always wants a sense of mystery
Orville Peck is performing on Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret. His winding path to his dream role included a stint as a punk drummer and hitting pause on his country career to get sober.
