Archives for March 2023

An activist group said that "hate" toward transgender people "has consequences" in response to Nashville shooter Audrey Hale's decision to gun down six people at a Christian private school. … [Read more...] about ‘Hate has consequences’: Transgender activists decry ‘Right Wing’ backdrop to Nashville tragedy

The Biden administration's defense budget isn't keeping pace with a rapidly accelerating Chinese military buildup or even the current rate of inflation in the United States, top Republicans on Capitol Hill said Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Navy budget doesn’t match China’s fast-growing warship fleet, GOP senators say

The parents of Nashville school shooter Audrey Hale said the 28-year-old hid multiple firearms from them because Hale was being treated for an emotional disorder and they didn't want their child to own guns, police said Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Shooter’s motive unclear as politicians, public promote competing focuses in tragedy’s aftermath

One of southern Italy's emblematic summertime dishes is swordfish plucked from local waters and cooked in a rustic tomato sauce. Rife with briny capers, olives, garlic, red pepper flakes and basil, it's something like a saucy seafood version of puttanesca. … [Read more...] about Sicilian swordfish cooks gently in rustic tomato-caper sauce

The state of Arkansas sued TikTok and Facebook parent Meta on Tuesday, claiming the social media companies were misleading consumers about the safety of children on their platforms and protections of users' private data. … [Read more...] about Arkansas sues TikTok, Meta over privacy, child safety claims