Transgender people in rural America struggle to find care
Much of the lack of care experienced by trans people is linked to insufficient education on LGBTQ+ health in medical schools.
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The house wins again: Casinos top $60B in revenue in 2022
Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry’s history.
War for control of Haiti's capital targets women's bodies
Haiti’s toxic gangs are plundering the Caribbean nation, kidnapping, extorting and displacing civilians who have nothing left to give. And now, they are using rape in their war for control.
Why helping whales to flourish can help fight climate change
The ocean is one of the planet’s great carbon sinks, absorbing nearly a third of the atmosphere’s greenhouse gases. Swimming in its depths are the great whales, whose size allows them to exert an outsized influence on the ecosystem. A group of scientists is studying exactly how.
Today in History — Feb. 18
Today is Saturday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2023. There are 322 days left in the year.
Birthdays – Feb. 18
Vocalist Yoko Ono is 90. Singer Herman Santiago of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers is 82. Singer Irma Thomas is 82. Actor Jess Walton ("The Young and the Restless") is 77. Singer Dennis DeYoung of Styx is 76. Actor Cybill Shepherd is 73. Singer Randy Crawford is 71. Actor John Travolta is 69. Actor John Pankow ("Mad About You") is 68. Game show hostess Vanna White ("Wheel of Fortune") is 66. Actor Jayne Atkinson ("Criminal Minds") is 64. Actor Greta Scacchi is 63. Actor Matt Dillon is 59. Rapper Dr. Dre is 58. Actor Molly Ringwald is 55. Guitarist-keyboardist Trevor Rosen of Old Dominion is 48. Actor Ike Barinholtz ("The Mindy Project") is 46. Actor Kristoffer Polaha ("Ringer," "Life Unexpected") is 46. Guitarist Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek is 46. Actor Tyrone Burton ("The Parent 'Hood") is 44. Musician Regina Spektor is 43. Bassist Zac Cockrell of Alabama Shakes is 35. Actor Shane Lyons ("All That") is 35. Actor Sarah Sutherland ("Veep") is 35. Actor Maiara Walsh ("Desperate Housewives") is 35.
Jill On Money: Your layoff protection plan
Authors, journalists and filmmakers take what may seem mundane or complicated and bring it to life through engaging storytelling. Each year, I highlight interviews that stuck with me throughout the year.
Ask Mr. Dad: Sometimes dreams aren’t sweet at all
Dear Mr. Dad: My 6-year-old daughter has nightmares at least a few times every week. We’ve talked to our pediatrician, but he says that nightmares are pretty normal at this age. The doctor may not be concerned, but my wife and I are. How can we help our daughter?
Heist show or nighttime soap?
A handsome con man works big scores with his family in “The Company You Keep.” After selling some property they don’t even own, they think they’ve hit the jackpot — $10 million free and clear. Turns out, they just got scammed themselves by someone else, who takes the money and runs. Now they’re back at square one.
Running back Aaron Jones staying with Packers under restructured deal
Running back Aaron Jones has agreed to remain with the Green Bay Packers on a restructured deal with a reduced salary for 2023. Drew Rosenhaus, Jones’ agent, said Jones will make $11 million this year – including an $8.52 million signing bonus – rather than the $16 million he had been projected to make.
Padres' Machado says he plans to opt out after this season
Manny Machado said he plans to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract with the San Diego Padres after this season. Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres in 2019, a deal that gives him the right to terminate the agreement after this season and become a free agent.
Things to know about Nikki Haley, GOP presidential hopeful
Republican Nikki Haley joined the 2024 race for president this week, becoming the first major rival to former President Trump in a field that is expected to grow in coming months. Here are some things to know about the former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Australian governments agree funding split for 2032 Olympics
The federal and the Queensland state government in Australia have agreed on an almost 50-50 funding split to build or revamp venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The total spend is estimated at $4.8 billion. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Queensland state capital Friday to make the formal announcement.
Column: Take that, all you imaginary haters!
Forget the U.S. hockey team knocking off the mighty Soviets at the 1980 Winter Olympics. That shocking upset doesn’t compare to the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl against all the imaginary odds floating around in Travis Kelce's head. Or the Georgia Bulldogs somehow capturing a second straight national championship that no one except everyone saw coming.
Gasol, Nowitzki, Parker, Popovich among Hoop Hall finalists
Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki and Tony Parker are all one step closer to basketball immortality. The three international greats were among the list of Class of 2023 finalists unveiled Friday by the Basketball Hall of Fame, putting them on the doorstep of enshrinement this summer.
