Archives for March 2023

The winner of this year's Oscar for best actress could be the last as the entertainment industry marches toward gender neutrality, eliminating sex-specific honors in a bow to the gender-identity movement. … [Read more...] about Oscars under pressure to replace actor, actress awards with gender-neutral honors

A slim majority of adults do not believe the COVID-19 pandemic has ended three years after the nation went into lockdown, Gallup reported Thursday. … [Read more...] about Gallup: Small majority say pandemic still not over

Chart-topping podcaster Joe Rogan created a safe space for "cancellable" comedians by opening up his own comedy club in the heart of Austin, Texas. … [Read more...] about Joe Rogan’s new Austin comedy club is safe space from cancel culture

A burrowing owl was rescued after spending two weeks aboard the world's second-largest cruise ship, Florida wildlife officials announced Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Burrowing owl rescued after spending 2 weeks aboard cruise ship

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain historically low as the labor market continues to be largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes. … [Read more...] about Applications for U.S. jobless aid rise by most in 5 months