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The number of young Americans who identify as transgender has dropped by nearly half since peaking in 2023, an indication the gender-identity trend is rapidly going "out of fashion," according to a newly published survey of polling data. … [Read more...] about Study finds transgender identification in nosedive among American students

Paul Toboni, the Nationals’ new baseball chief, turns to his old employer for his first front office hire — Devin Pearson, Boston’s former director of amateur scouting. … [Read more...] about New Nationals baseball chief makes his first hire — from his old team

The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces mounting challenges as tensions persist in Gaza despite the U.S.-brokered peace agreement signed Monday. … [Read more...] about Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces immediate challenges as violence continues in Gaza Strip

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday that the state and federal crime-fighting mission in Memphis will continue indefinitely, after the joint operation has notched more than 850 arrests in its first two weeks. … [Read more...] about Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee: Federal crime crackdown in Memphis nears 900 arrests in two weeks

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says shouldn't underestimate the threat posed by Russia, which remains "deeply dangerous" despite sustaining more than 1 million casualties since launching its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. … [Read more...] about NATO chief Mark Rutte warns allies not to underestimate Russia, says Kremlin beset with problems