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Patricia is from a very tiny town in Brazil. So small, in fact, that not one person was openly queer at her high school. She felt a sense of pressure to figure out her identity before she went to college,

The Russian activist, a fierce opponent of President Vladimir Putin, was sentenced Friday on extremism charges, which he denies. He is already serving prison sentences on other charges he denies. (Image credit: Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP)

Donald Trump’s Lawyer Is Dumber Than Donald Trump  The New Republic

U.S. employers added 187,000 last month, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient.

I Interrupted the White House Press Secretary Because Climate Can’t Wait  Teen Vogue

Russian warship seen listing in Black Sea after Ukrainian sea drone attack on major base  CNN Ukrainian drone disables Russian warship near Russia’s Novorossiysk port  Reuters Wheat Gains as Russia Halts Novorossiysk Port Traffic on Attack  Bloomberg Video appears to show sea drone

Trump leads GOP competition in Iowa — but by less than national polls  POLITICO Trump’s Lead in Iowa Is Less Dominant, Poll Shows  The New York Times Trump’s lead in Iowa less dominant than it is nationwide, new poll shows  MSNBC Opinion: The

SPATA, Greece — At first sight, Tiembe studies his frozen breakfast with hesitation: Chunks of red meat and bone packed in a foot-long block of ice. The 15-year-old Angolan lion eventually licks the ice before gnawing pieces of meat-free. Animals

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates has approved the release of the “Barbie” movie after a delay of over a month over possible content issues. UAE officials didn’t explain the screening delay, which has also occurred in

A former confidant of Monaco’s ruler Prince Albert II is suing the monarch in an unprecedented and potentially damaging court case triggered by the release of leaks that have rocked the usually placid Mediterranean playground for the rich and famous.