Cue the Girlfriends theme song because it’s that time of the year! Who said friendship and sister love aren’t just as important as romantic love? Celebrated each year on February 13, “Galentine’s Day” is once again upon us and in honor of the occasion, we have curated a fun list …

Kate Dixon, the 17-year-old newly crowned Miss Washington Teen USA has gone viral after a TikTok video resurfaced showing her hurling the n-word and other racist language.  After winning the title, Dixon is set to represent the state of Washington at Miss Teen USA 2022, but many are calling to …

If you’re reading this, you’re no doubt already well accustomed to the annual recognition of Black History Month each February, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout American history. And you’re likely equally familiar with Valentine’s Day, universally acknowledged as the day of love. But have you heard …

The Supreme Court of the United States building was photographed on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Washington, DC. Photo: Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times (Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court might have a future in making the judicial branch more diverse with President Joe Biden’s pledge to nominate a …

During my last year as director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), I was in Oregon, giving a presentation to a roomful of mental-health advocates, mostly family members of young people with a serious mental illness. During my tenure as the “nation’s psychiatrist,” the nickname for my role, …

These days, it seems like our entire lives are stored on our personal devices. Making calls are just one of the many things people’s smartphones today can do. They also serve as notepads, text communications devices, photo hubs, and many other functions that we’ve come to rely upon. All that is well …

Photo: Brad Barket (Getty Images) After nearly 25 years hitting the Hollywood shuffle between music and film, rapper Bow Wow is naming new career goals in 2022, and hosting a morning radio show is at the top of his list. According to a tweet posted on Friday, it’s a dream …

Florida rapper Kodak Black and three other people were shot outside of a Los Angeles club shortly before 3 am on Saturday.  TMZ reported that Kodak, Lil Baby and Gunna were standing on the corner outside of The Nice Guy Club for  Pre-Super Bowl weekend festivities. As the 24-year-old emcee …

Photo: Ronald Martinez (Getty Images) Super Bowl LVI—which takes place Sunday, February 13, in Inglewood, California—is swiftly approaching. And, once again, well-meaning media outlets, politicians, and social justice bystanders are amplifying the familiar narrative that the national sporting event fosters human trafficking, specifically sex trafficking, in its host city in …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Bing Guan / Bloomberg / Getty The pandemic outlook in the United States is brightening: Cases …