LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status

Approximately 10,000 pages of records related to Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination have been released, including handwritten notes by assassin Sirhan Sirhan, who expressed a disturbing obsession with killing him. This disclosure follows a January executive order by Donald Trump aimed at transparency regarding high-profile assassinations, and comes shortly after unredacted files on John F. Kennedy's assassination were made public. The files reveal Sirhan's political motivations and premeditated thoughts about killing Kennedy, alongside insights from...

Deputy Jessica Ikner of the Leon County Sheriff's Office has taken personal leave to process the situation involving her stepson, Phoenix Ikner, who is the suspect in a shooting at Florida State University that left two dead and six injured. Phoenix, 20, had access to one of his stepmother's weapons, which was found at the scene. The Leon County Sheriff's Office is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, expressing condolences for the victims while acknowledging Deputy...

US strikes on the Yemeni fuel port of Ras Issa have reportedly killed at least 80 people, marking the deadliest attack in a 15-month campaign against Huthi rebels, according to the group. The US military stated the strikes aimed to disrupt supplies and funding for the Iran-backed rebels, who have retaliated with missile attacks targeting Israel and US aircraft carriers. Protests erupted in Huthi-controlled areas, while US Central Command emphasized the strikes were intended to...

Ozempic has gained immense popularity recently, contributing to Weight Watchers' bankruptcy, while new competitors like Mounjaro and the oral pill Orforglipron emerge. Currently in trials, Orforglipron aims to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, showing potential for 16-pound weight loss over nine months, with ongoing benefits post-trial. Developed by Lilly, the pill could address the UK’s obesity crisis, where 16.8 million people are affected, although it carries risks including nausea and serious health concerns like...

The Trump administration's willingness to abandon negotiations for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal raises questions about its foreign policy focus and effectiveness. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that if no progress is made in talks, the U.S. would shift its attention elsewhere, potentially undermining Ukraine's position against Russia. Despite multiple meetings and some offers of sanctions relief, the administration struggles to exert pressure on Moscow, highlighting a gap in both expertise and patience in navigating...

As President Trump pursues what he calls "the largest mass deportation in history," U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly expanded the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws. By April 17, 2024, there were 456 active agreements, a threefold increase since December 2024, with many local agencies in Florida participating due to a state law mandating compliance. The program has faced criticism for potential racial profiling, with some jurisdictions...