Tom Daley knows how to rock a thirst trap.The Olympic diver has captivated fans around the world for his adorable sweaters, tight Speedos, and charming personality.Now, the star is giving fans a peek at his intense workout routine by posting a new video and some sexy selfies where he's breaking a sweat hiking a canyon shirtless.Naturally, fans were living for the steamy content and shared their hilarious reactions under the viral video. Check out the highlights below! (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@)

Rebecca Black is sharing her method for dealing with a busy schedule gay sex.The singer has been secretive about her dating life lately. We know she's got a girlfriend, but she hasn't named names. Still, when speaking with People on the red carpet at the VMAs on Sunday, she acknowledged that her relationship was what helped her cope with the grind of being on tour with Katy Perry earlier this year while also performing at festivals in between shows."I have said it once, and I'll say it again. It is the gay sex that I am so blessed to have that I can look forward to," she said.Black has been iconic since she first went viral with the infamous music video "Friday" back in 2011, but she's been so fabulous in adulthood that "Friday" only seems like a fun backstory these days. In addition to releasing bangers with music videos to match, she brings an energy to her public life that you just have to respect in a pop star.This was on full display at the VMAs, particularly when an interviewer for Logo mentioned how "Mariah Carey doesn't acknowledge the passage of time" and asked Black if there's anything she doesn't acknowledge.After thinking for a moment, she replied: "Any of the men winning the awards this year. What for? Sorry." (@) She doubled down on the sentiment on X the next day, retweeting a post about how women one 22 of the 30 awards given out at the VMAs this year."the other 8...we will not discuss," she wrote. (@) A pop girly that's for the girls (in every way) isn't something we get too often, and it's refreshingthough certainly not surprisingto see Black be so candid about it.She also took a swing at TMZ's take on her quote about "gay sex," writing, "tmz taking my life out of context for the 15th year in a row."Anyway, stream "Salvation" below!Rebecca Black - Salvation (Official Video)

Glen Powell is used to his body driving the internet wild, but his latest GQ cover is taking that to new extremes!The Running Man star Glen Powell is GQ's latest cover star, and is making waves across the internet for his muscles both real and prosthetic! (@) This GQ cover touts a special report on "The State of The American Male in 2025," and features Twisters star Glen Powell on the cover wearing white Calvin Klein boxers and a white tank top. But it's the one other piece of clothing he's wearing that's drawing the most comments.Underneath his boxers, Powell is wearing a lower-body muscle suit by Smitizen. The suit makes his thighs look the same size as his torso, with muscles jutting out in every direction.Inside the magazine, he again wears the muscle suit, giving him a striking, but uncanny, physique.In the article, Powell is described as having an "old-fashioned masculine competency," "alpha energy," and "feels like a man." He's portrayed as a return to enthusiastic masculinity and a counter to brooding, introspective stars like Robert Pattinson and Timothe Chalamet.The images are certainly drawing a lot of attention, but much of it is confusion.Underneath the cover image, some comments praise his physique and gush about how sexy he is. However, most comments are either unsure of what they see or uncertain if the image is even real. (@) Many X users wondered if the image was AI turning to the platform's very own AI tool, Grok, to ask if the image is real."There's nothing hot about this body, he looks shapeless. The Upper part and Lower part of his body are not in good symmetry," writes @them_alone."Bro went to the gym and forgot he had a upper body," @notyourzaddyx says."I'm confused why he got two belly buttons am I dumb?" @A5strid asks. "Is this real or AI? I need to get myself this kind of body so I can intimidate everyone around me," adds @thisisLucain.

The unintentional reveals of private parts.From Ricky Martin to Janet Jackson to Lil Nas X to Madonna, not even celebrities are exempt from experiencing a wardrobe malfunction. This has happened to a lot of singers who had their outfits destroyed during a performance, but it's happened to celebs on red carpets, too!See our list of 10 wardrobe malfunctions from celebrities below.Ricky Martin 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (September 2025) (@) First things first!The latest wardrobe malfunction to make headlines came from Ricky Martin as he prepared to attend, perform in, and accept a special trophy at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The Puerto Rican singer's pants simply came undone, but he made it work anyway And shared a few thirst traps, as a treat, of course.Courtney Act 'Celebrity Big Brother UK' entrance (January 2018)Courtney Act had a wardrobe malfunction as early as entering the Celebrity Big Brother UK house in January 2018. Viewers were split some argued that it was campy and hilarious, while others questioned if this was a stunt to bring attention to herself on CBBUK.Considering that Courtney won that season of CBBUK, she emerged as a winner nonetheless.Harry Styles 'Love on Tour' concert (January 2023)@cheeseyeyesnice #harry #harrystyles #foryoupage #fyp #kiaforum #foryou #haroldstylesHarry Styles has been experimenting with all sorts of aesthetics in the past few years, turning looks and stunting pretty at different award shows, concerts, magazine covers, and special performances.Yet, it's clear from this TikTok video that Styles did not anticipate his pants completely tearing apart while being right in front of the audience at this January 2023 concert from Love on Tour.Miley Cyrus 'Miley's New Year's Eve Party' (December 2021)One could assume that Miley Cyrus' wardrobe malfunction happened during her Bangerz era but no, that actually wasn't the case at all!In 2021, Cyrus hosted a fabulous Miley's New Year's Eve Party telecast in which she dealt with a wardrobe malfunction. Honestly, it feels pretty on-brand for a piece of clothing to malfunction at New Year's Eve, but Cyrus handled it like a pro.Lil Nas X 'Saturday Night Live' (May 2021)Lil Nas X's first-ever appearance on Saturday Night Live was during his Montero era, which included the hit song "Call Me By Your Name."The out rapper delivered on the promise of giving fans an iconic performance on SNL he just didn't realize that this would include his pants getting tore, prompting him to cover his crotch for the entire end of the performance.Cardi B Bonnaroo Festival (June 2019)Cardi B proudly likes her big butt (and she cannot lie), but this wardrobe malfunction was definitely not something he was expecting.During a set at the 2019 Bonnaroo Festival, Cardi B's jumpsuit ripped open on the behind and prompted the singer to change into a bathrobe for the rest of the performance. Iconic, hilarious, and campy, even.Madonna The BRIT Awards (February 2015)This was frankly one of the most traumatizing moments for Madonna fans (and the singer herself) in the past 10 years. Madge had just started to promote her Rebel Heart album with "Living for Love" as its lead single.While performing the song at The BRIT Awards 2015 live, on national TV the cape that Madonna was wearing didn't come undone, causing the Queen of Pop to literally fall onto the floor in the performance. Madonna, a phenomenal performer with decades of experience, got right back up and kept the show going.But was it really upsetting to see the Queen of Pop falling down because of a wardrobe malfunction? Yes, it was. In the words of Edna Mode: "No. Capes. Ever!"Cate Blanchett 'Borderlands' premiere event (August 2024)One of the most hilarious wardrobe malfunctions of all time happened to Cate Blanchett at the premiere of Borderlands. Thankfully, Jamie Lee Curtis was nearby, saw what happened, and ran to shield Blanchett with her own body.In this interview with Entertainment Tonight, Blanchett laughed at the situation while also being horrified. On the other hand, Curtis acted like the whole thing was no big deal at all And just stood there, behind Blanchett for the entire interview, to protect the actress from being exposed. Icons indeed!Emily Blunt 'Oppenheimer' premiere in London (July 2023)@etalkctvGet yourself a friend like Florence Pugh! Miss Flo saved Emily Blunt from a wardrobe malfunction at the Oppenheimer premiere after her button popped on the red carpet. (: Getty/Mike Marsland) #FlorencePugh #EmilyBlunt #Oppenheimer #redcarpet #WardrobeMalfunctionSpeaking of friends saving friends: Emily Blunt also had a wardrobe function while attending the grand premiere of Oppenheimer in London. Y'know, no big deal!Thankfully, Florence Pugh came to the rescue and helped Blunt not get fully exposed. We love to see it.Janet Jackson Super Bowl XXXVIII (February 2004)There's nothing even remotely funny about Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl in February 2004, where she performed alongside Justin Timberlake and had a "nip slip" moment in front of millions of viewers at home.The outrage over this Super Bowl incident (which was clearly an accident) hurt Jackson's career for many years. In turn, it didn't affect Timberlake at all, even though he was the person who (also accidentally) exposed Jackson in the performance. It's certainly a noteworthy wardrobe malfunction, but one that we wish had never happened.This moment was such a cultural milestone that every single performer who performed at Halftime Shows over the years suddenly had to adhere to a new policy of wearing adhesives that would make sure their breasts were not exposed under any circumstances.

For the past 27 years, LGBTQ+ adults nostalgic for the simple joys of summer camp have headed to scenic, rural Maine for a week of outdoor activities, evening socials, and bonding with bunkmates-turned-friends in the fresh, pine-scented air.Every summer, 'Camp' Camp, which sits about 90 minutes north of Portland, plays host to about 200 like-minded adults looking to partake in some good clean fun in the great outdoors. This year's session which marked almost three decades since the camp was founded with the intention of offering people an alternative to more boisterous gay-friendly vacation destinations ran from August 14 to 21. And, as usual, it offered campers the usual lineup of activities like canoeing and kayaking, crafting, and team sports, as well as nightly events like a barn dance and talent show and programming specifically geared toward its unique clientele.But as the team behind 'Camp' Camp explains, the largely Northeastern-based crowd who packs the campus' air-conditioned cabins and mess hall each year is looking for more than Broadway and ballroom dance classes and a rotating menu of elevated cafeteria fare. The real reason people make the trip, often for not the first time, is the sense of community they find while exploring the robust schedule of land- and water-based pursuits.It's a place where you can be yourself in every sense, Kat Torres Radisic, the camp's outreach manager, said in a press release earlier this year. From the moment you arrive, you're surrounded by people who celebrate you for who you are."Here, we highlight more than 50 photos of joyful moments from the 27th summer of 'Camp' Camp. From snapshots of smiling campers showing off their athleticism and costuming skills to an array of candid and posed group portraits, these photos capture a group of queer adults who, as Radisic described it, went from strangers to family in just one short week.Find out more about the camp and learn about next year's dates and pricing here. (Photos for this piece were assembled by Nikki Aye.)

College football fans are used to nail-biting finishes, but nobody expected the biggest play from last weekends South Florida vs. Florida game to come after the whistle.The internet went wild after kicker Nico Gramatica and punter Chase Leon were caught in a celebratory embrace, a moment that quickly spiraled into a viral saga of memes, edits, and even fake AI clips.How It StartedSouth Florida secured a victory over the Gators thanks to Gramaticas 20-yard field goal. As players swarmed the field, cameras caught Leon scooping Gramatica into his arms. Gramatica placed a hand on his teammates face, and within hours, Twitter had decided this was more than just a sports celebration.Just a couple of dudes beating Florida. Beautiful. Keep your kickers close, one viral caption read.The clip, viewed millions of times, became fanfiction fuel for gay Twitter and beyond. Suddenly, people were comparing the two athletes to Achilles and Patroclus, quoting Brokeback Mountain, and crafting edits that racked up millions more views.Enter: The AI EraAs with any good internet obsession, reality soon blurred with fantasy. A manipulated video surfaced showing Gramatica and Leon kissing on the sidelines. The post, which spread like wildfire, convinced thousands that the athletes were secretly dating.I love gay sports, read one tweet paired with the AI-generated footage, which has now been watched over 6 million times.Spoiler: the kiss never happened. But the story didnt stop fans from running with their own interpretations (and plenty of jokes).What We Actually KnowNeither Gramatica nor Leon has commented on the viral attention. But for now, theyve unintentionally joined the ranks of athletes whose chemistry, real or imagined, has inspired the internets collective imagination.So no, they werent making out on the field. But thanks to Twitter, the South Florida Bulls victory will live on not just in the record books, but in the ever-growing archive of sports moments that fans decide to fantasize for themselves.Source

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by Dave Altimari and Ginny Monk, The Connecticut Mirror This article was produced for ProPublicas Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Connecticut Mirror. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. A Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles working group will examine portions of the states towing law, potentially leading to more extensive reforms than those passed by the legislature last session.The 10-member committee, which met for the first time Monday, must report its recommendations to lawmakers by February. It was originally tasked with examining a more narrow piece of the Connecticut law that requires proceeds from sales of towed cars to be remitted to the state, but members said they also want to study the way vehicles are valued by towing companies and other aspects of the sales process.The move comes after a yearlong investigation by The Connecticut Mirror and ProPublica found that the states laws favored towing companies at the expense of low-income residents. The committee, which is chaired by DMV Commissioner Tony Guerrera, includes three towing company owners, two consumer advocates and other DMV officials. The group discussed several issues still plaguing the towing industry and vehicle owners after the legislature overhauled the states more than 100-year-old law in May.That legislation, which passed with bipartisan support and takes effect Oct. 1, makes it harder to tow vehicles from private property and easier for drivers to retrieve their vehicles after a tow. The law also constrains practices that had allowed towing companies to start the sales process for some vehicles after 15 days.The bill also created the DMV working group to study how towers handle profits from sales of towed cars. Under the law, towing companies can sell a vehicle if the owner doesnt reclaim it, but they are required to hold onto the proceeds for a year so the vehicle owner can claim the money. If the owner never comes forward, companies are required to turn over the proceeds to the state after subtracting their fees.This year, Guerrera told lawmakers the DMV never set up a system for this process and wasnt aware of any money being remitted to the state by towers. He said that the DMV has been reviewing the issue and that the committee would be prepared to address it in the report.Guerrera said Monday that the working group should expand its mission to study broader changes that make it easier for low-income residents to get their cars back.Theres got to be a way, too, to make sure that people know whats going on when their car gets towed, Guerrera said. Thats important because that $1,000 vehicle is a lifeline for them, and they need to get it back. So how can we get it back in a way that doesnt keep accumulating more fees?Committee members discussed creating a new way to monitor who owns a vehicle by having the DMV require the owner to submit a record of sale. Currently, towers try to reach the last registered owner of the vehicle, but several people told CT Mirror and ProPublica that they were never informed their car would be sold because they had just bought it and werent required to register it yet. The new legislation does allow the vehicle owner to submit a title or bill of sale instead of registration documents to get their car back.A huge part of the problem is the fact that we cant get ahold of the owner of the vehicle, said Sal Sena, owner of Sena Brothers and Cross Country Automotive in Hartford. People are buying a car, they dont register them, it gets towed, and everythings going back to the last person that owned it a few years ago.The committee also tackled several other issues, such as developing a standardized process to determine the value of a car that has been towed. If a towing company deems a vehicle worth $1,500 or less, it can sell it more quickly.Guerrera questioned how towers come up with their estimated values. If youve got a car thats three grand or four grand, next thing you know, its valued under $1,500, how did that happen? he asked.Connecticut Legal Services attorney Rafie Podolsky said how towers value cars has long been an issue for consumers.Im hopeful that either the department or the industry will have data that will allow us to kind of make some comparisons between the presumed value of the car and the dollar amount that comes in on a resale, he said.Towing industry representatives said another priority should be modernizing the DMVs process for getting permission to sell someones vehicle. Eileen Colonese of Farmington Motor Sports said towers spend weeks sending paperwork back and forth through the mail to the DMV and vehicle owners.Theres portals out there for all kinds of things. Why is there not a portal for this? Colonese said. Everyone can submit everything electronically and have access to a more standardized and modernized system.The working group must submit a report to the legislatures Transportation Committee by February, and Guerrera said its important to produce something that all members support.If we go to the legislature with a piece of information that says we have met with the industry on both sides, and this is what weve come up with, were in good shape, Guerrera said. If we bog down now again, you know, now its in the hands of the legislature and we dont know what could happen.

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WASHINGTONStressing that it was unrealistic to think he would recollect one such letter out of the vast number he has written in his lifetime, President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that he shouldnt be expected to remember every single birthday card he has sent to child molesters. Every month Im probably sending off a dozen or so of these cards thanking pedophiles for a good time at their birthday parties or for the flight on their private jetits ridiculous to think Im going to recall each tiny thing I write, said Trump, insisting that given the hundreds of such dispatches he has penned over the years, the child molesters names and the details of their orgies often blur together in his mind. Its really just a formality. I want to express a little gratitude for a nice party favor or for letting me spend time with their private harem. Most of the time Im just repeating the same message, too. Hard to come up with something unique to say about every girl. Trump revealed that as a time-saving measure, he would often dash off a large stack of such letters to child molesters in advance and fill in the specific details of the underage sex parties later.The post Trump Claims He Cant Be Expected To Remember Every Birthday Card He Sends To Child Molesters appeared first on The Onion.

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The iPhone 17 Pro is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple Park on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Cupertino, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez)2025-09-09T19:50:33Z NEW YORK (AP) Apples iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.That includes the introduction of the iPhone Air, which Apple says is its thinnest smartphone yet. And, as seen in years past, its newest phones boast better cameras, longer lasting batteries and a handful of other upgrades across the board. The latest devices come with a new a A19 chip, which will particularly help power Apples artificial intelligence features.Tuesdays lineup mark the first phones Apple has released since President Donald Trump returned to the White House and unleased a barrage of tariffs impacting goods that businesses sell and consumers buy every day. Some analysts speculated that California-based Apple may raise iPhone prices leading up to Tuesdays announcement. But for the most part, Apple is sticking with the same price tags its slapped on its newest iPhones over recent years, just weeks after Google also held steady on prices for its new Pixel smartphones.Heres what to know about the iPhone 17, which officially hits stores Sept. 19 and other gadget updates. iPhone 17 pricesApples going price for the iPhone 17 begins at about $800 compared to $1,100 and $1,200 for its iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models. The iPhone Air will start at $1,000.Most of that aligns with the pricing Apple has rolled out with its new iPhones over the last five years with the exception of the Pro, which is $100 more expensive this year. But that still falls within the $800 to $1,200 range that the company has outlined between its most basic and top offerings since 2020. Apples latest iPhone lineup arrives as companies across industries face rising costs from Trumps new punishing tariffs on imports from around the world. And the Trump administration has also repeatedly insisted that iPhones should be made in the U.S., rather than in the companys current manufacturing hubs overseas. But analysts stress that this is an unrealistic demand that would take years to pull off and could result in doubling, or event tripling, iPhones current average price of $1,000. A camera revamp and longer battery lifeIn addition to better camera quality on its front and back facing lenses, iPhone 17s front camera has been upgraded across its lineup to have a wider field of view and new sensor, allowing you to take landscape photos and other selfie orientations without having to rotate your phone. iPhones new Air offering also gives users the option to record videos using the front and back cameras simultaneously. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max added a more powerful telephoto lens, among other improvements.Apple also boasted longer battery life across its iPhone 17 lineup. It said that its new iPhone Air, in particular, would be the tech giants most power-efficient iPhone yet. What about AI?The iPhones Apple rolled out last year were the first the company designed with a wide range of new AI features. The iPhone 17 lineup announced Tuesday doesnt make as many leaps as its predecessor but each phone will come with Apples latest operating system, iOS 26, which will feature incremental AI advances.Previewed at its developers conference in June and set to also launch next week, iOS 26 will include capabilities like allowing you to take a screenshot and get a breakdown of whats on your screen, as well as more live translation offerings. Apple on Tuesday also pointed to other features powered with AI that are specific to the iPhone 17 line, such as its new Center Stage feature for its front-facing camera.Still, Apple is playing a bit of catchup in the AI arena overall, and has run into some recent missteps. While the iPhone 16 has proven to be popular, the models didnt sell quite as well as analysts had anticipated because Apple failed to deliver all the AI-fueled improvements it had promised, including a smarter and more versatile Siri assistant. The Siri improvements have been pushed back until next year. New AirPods and Apple Watches also unveiledIn addition to the iPhone 17, Apple also unveiled other gadget updates on Tuesday including AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3.Among updates to Apples newest AirPods is live translation, which uses on-device AI to translate when other languages are spoken around the person using them. Similar live translation offerings have been previous rolled out by rival Google, for its Pixel products. Apples AirPods Pro 3 will be priced at $249.Apples boasted a new sleep score tracking feature and hypertension notifications for its Series 11 smart watch. The hypertension feature flags for potential high blood pressure taking data from the heart rate sensor and analyzing it for patterns related to hypertension. Apple on Tuesday noted that this is still pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Meanwhile, Apple says its latest high-end sports watch the Ultra 3 now features the biggest display and longest battery life seen in any of the companys watches, among other updates. Available starting Sept. 19, the Ultra 3 is priced at $799, while the Series 11 is $399. Apples latest update to the Apple Watch SE, its simplest watch offering, will be $249.______AP Technology Writer Michael Liedtke contributed to this report. WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Grantham-Philips is a business reporter who covers trending news for The Associated Press. She is based in New York. twitter mailto

Smoke rises from an explosion, allegedly caused by an Israeli strike, in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (UGC via AP)2025-09-09T19:01:03Z An Israeli strike that targeted top Hamas leaders Tuesday as they gathered in the Gulf nation of Qatar marked a major escalation against the militant group and could upend negotiations aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning Israeli hostages.It could also spark a diplomatic crisis with Qatar, a U.S. ally hosting thousands of American troops that has served as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas for several years, even before the latest war.Hamas said its top leaders survived, while acknowledging the deaths of two lower-ranking members and three bodyguards. The militant group, which has sometimes only confirmed the killing of its leaders months later, offered no immediate proof that senior figures were still alive.The strike came as Hamas leaders based in the Qatari capital, Doha, were weighing a new ceasefire proposal from the Trump administration. The White House said Israel had informed the U.S. before the strike and that it had in turn warned the Qataris. President Donald Trump viewed the strike as an unfortunate incident that did not advance peace in the region, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. He spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attack and made his thoughts and concerns very clear, she said.Heres what to know: Hamas exiled leadershipNearly all of Hamas top leaders in Gaza, including the two architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war, have been killed. But part of the groups senior leadership, including Khalil al-Hayya, Mahmoud Darwish and Khaled Meshaal, have long resided abroad, mainly in Qatar and Turkey. Israel has threatened to target Hamas leaders wherever they are, but until now had steered clear of Qatar, likely because of the Gulf nations close ties to the United States and its role as a mediator.Hamas has survived the assassination of several top leaders since it was established in the 1980s, but it has never faced an onslaught on the scale of Israels response to the Oct. 7 attack. The war has killed over 64,000 Palestinians, according to Gazas Health Ministry, which does not say how many were fighters or civilians but says women and children make up around half of the dead. Entire towns and neighborhoods have been bombed to rubble, 90% of the population of 2 million has been displaced, often multiple times, and parts of the territory are experiencing famine.The Hamas-run government and police have largely vanished, but the group is still able to mount guerrilla-style attacks on Israeli forces. Four soldiers were killed Monday when a bomb was thrown into a tank.Hamas-led militants abducted 251 people in the Oct. 7 attack and killed some 1,200, mostly civilians. Forty-eight hostages are still inside Gaza, around 20 of them believed to be alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefires or other deals.They are Hamas last bargaining chip, and the militants say they will release them only in return for Palestinian prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal. Impact on ceasefire negotiationsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war until all the hostages are returned and Hamas has been disarmed. Even then, he says Israel will maintain open-ended security control over Gaza.Israelis have held mass protests accusing Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political reasons. They want a ceasefire that would return the hostages, and many fear that further escalation could doom the surviving captives, held in tunnels and other secret locations around Gaza.Earlier this week, Trump said he was giving his last warning to Hamas, while Israel is in the initial stages of another major offensive in Gaza City. Hamas said it received a new U.S. ceasefire proposal calling for the immediate release of all the remaining hostages in return for talks on ending the war and the withdrawal of Israeli forces. Israel said it accepted the deal, while a senior Hamas official, Bassem Naim, described it as a humiliating surrender document offering no guarantees that Israel would end the war or leave Gaza. Still, Hamas said it would discuss the proposal with other armed groups and respond within days. Those discussions were underway when the explosions rang out in Doha.Hamas already harbored deep mistrust of Israel and the United States after Israel ended a ceasefire in March that Trump helped broker. The Doha strike plunges the talks into even greater uncertainty.The final decision on the hostages, in any case, is likely to be made by Hamas battered but still intact armed wing inside Gaza that is holding them. Its led by Ezzedin al-Haddad, a veteran commander who has gone deep underground.Hamas surviving leaders are likely to further limit their communications in the wake of the strike, which could slow the negotiations even if they continue. Regional implicationsIsrael has carried out multiple strikes against top militants, as well as Iranian generals and nuclear scientists, as the war sparked by the Oct. 7 attack has convulsed the region over the past two years.But the strike in Qatar, a close U.S. ally that had cultivated close ties with President Donald Trump even giving him a free replacement for Air Force One shocked the region and could deepen Israels already unprecedented international isolation.Key American allies, including Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, strongly condemned Tuesdays strike.In addition to hosting thousands of U.S. forces at the Al Udeid military base, Qatar has also served as a key mediator, not only with Hamas but the Afghan Taliban and other armed groups. Critics accuse Qatar of bolstering Islamist groups across the region to extend its own influence. Qatari officials have denied those allegations, saying it is focused on regional stability and that its mediation efforts are undertaken with the full knowledge and support of the U.S.___Follow APs war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war

Euisun Chung, Executive Chair, Hyundai Motor Company, left, stands with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as Chung signs an IONIQ 9 EV vehicle during a media tour and grand opening at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, March 26, 2025, in Ellabell, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)2025-09-09T19:45:58Z ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has courted foreign investment to his state and has also talked so tough about immigration he once offered to use his own pickup truck to round up criminal illegals. Those key issues collided this past week when immigration authorities raided a battery plant and detained foreign workers, putting Kemp in a tough spot. Can he be both tough on immigration and encourage foreign companies to invest?Some 475 people were detained in the raid, including more than 300 South Koreans, at the construction site for a battery plant that will be operated by HL-GA Battery Co., a joint venture between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution slated to open next year. The battery plant is part of a $7.6 billion complex planned to eventually employ 8,500 people. It was announced and then expanded after trips by Kemp to South Korea to court officials at Hyundai and other firms. The detentions sparked questions in South Korea about its relationship with the United States, especially when Hyundai and its partners. Hyundai has said its investing $26 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028. That includes not only the plant in Ellabell, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Savannah where Hyundai Motor Group makes electric vehicles, but a separate $5 billion battery joint venture in Cartersville, Georgia, a steel mill in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, a robotics hub and expansion of the Hyundai plant in Montgomery, Alabama and the Kia Corp. plant in West Point, Georgia. Kemp has voiced support for immigration enforcement but been restrained in the raids aftermath. Stay up to date with the latest U.S. news by signing up to our WhatsApp channel. In Georgia, we will always enforce the law, including all state and federal immigration laws. All companies operating within the state must follow the laws of Georgia and our nation, the governors office said Friday in a written statement. Kemp cant run again for governor in 2026 and passed up a U.S. Senate race, but has entertained talk of a 2028 run for president. He hasnt yet said anything about whether the raid will have a long-term impact on Hyundais investments. On Friday, his office said only that the state Department of Public Safety had coordinated with ICE to support the raid. Kemps office didnt immediately respond to further questions Tuesday.This is his second term as governor and hes declared a goal of making Georgia the electric mobility capital of America. But the Republican has also talked tough on illegal immigration, saying in a 2018 ad that Ive got a big truck, just in case Ive got to round up some criminal illegals and take them home myself, and backing a state law that requires local jails to check the immigration status of prisoners.The raid comes as Kemp has been aligning more closely with President Donald Trumps administration on immigration enforcement and other issues. The governor has a long history of asserting his independence from Trump, which has at times led to headline-grabbing conflict. But Kemp last month announced he would mobilize 75 National Guard soldiers to provide support to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Georgia. He followed that by announcing he would send more than 300 National Guard members to take part in Trumps law enforcement takeover in Washington, D.C. Like most governors, Kemp seeks foreign investment, which has built up most of the auto industry in the South. Kemp has journeyed twice to South Korea to meet with Hyundai and other big investors in Georgia, including electric battery maker LG Group.Kemp disputes claims that tax dollars were subsidizing the jobs of those detained. His administration says none of the $2.1 billion in projected state and local incentives for the Hyundai complex directly benefits subcontractors who employ detainees.Without exception, the Department of Economic Development expects anyone doing business in Georgia to follow federal and state laws, the department said.Kemp has welcomed green energy investment and jobs, but has clashed with Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff over who should get credit for Georgias green energy boom. Kemp sharply disputes that incentives signed by President Joe Biden spurred investment, saying industries were already coming to Georgia before the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in 2022. But if anything, the rush accelerated after Biden signed his climate law. The 33 additional projects announced by the end of 2024 were the most nationwide, according to E2, an environmental business group. Exact figures differ, but projects in Georgia top $20 billion, pledging more than 25,000 jobs. Hyundai has continued investing even as Trump and congressional Republicans rolled back electric vehicle incentives. JEFF AMY Amy covers Georgia politics and state government for The Associated Press. He began work with the AP in 2011 and covered Mississippi for eight years before transferring to the Atlanta bureau in 2019. twitter

Three servicemembers and their families are suing the Pentagon over a Trump administration policy that blocks military clinics and hospitals from providing gender-affirming care to dependents.This is a sweeping reversal of military health policy and a betrayal of military families who have sacrificed for our country, said Sarah Austin, staff attorney at GLAD Law. Related Air Force guidelines on ousting trans troops include trials to investigate their gender identities For nearly a decade, servicemembers and their families have relied on the military health system to provide care for transgender children. However, in January, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Defense to end that care, barring military hospitals and TRICARE from covering it and forcing families to pay out of pocket.When a servicemember is deployed and focused on the mission, they deserve to know their family is taken care of, Austin said in a statement. This Administration has backtracked on that core promise and put servicemembers at risk of losing access to health care their children desperately need. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today In February, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth implemented a rule prohibiting transgender service members from receiving gender-affirming care and barring new enlistments of those with a history of gender dysphoria. A federal court temporarily blocked the rule in April, finding the restrictions unconstitutional. Despite this ruling, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara chose in May to enforce the policy.The three families that are challenging the Pentagon are arguing that the administrations actions exceed the scope of last years law, which bars TRICARE from coveringmedical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria that could result in sterilization. The lawsuit also contends that Trumps executive order and the Pentagons enforcement, which restrict care for all dependents, violate a separate statute prohibiting federal regulations from being arbitrary and capricious. According to the lawsuit, two of the childrenidentified as Diana Doe and Nathan Noehad been receiving hormone therapy with their parents consent, based on guidance from doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. This spring, their doctors informed the families that the medical center could no longer provide the therapy, and TRICARE sent no notice of the coverage change. The third plaintiff, Parker Poe, a young adult, has been unable to continue treatment after his doctor at an unnamed facility told the family that TRICARE would no longer cover his testosterone or related care.President Trump has illegally overstepped his authority by abruptly cutting off necessary medical care for military families, said Shannon Minter, legal director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR). This lawless directive is part of a dangerous pattern of this administration ignoring legal requirements and abandoning our servicemembers.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

A man has been charged with the murder of popular Fijian transgender doctor and social media influencer Leighley Leli Darling.The 32-year-old suspect was arrested on the island of Viti Levu near Suva, the capital of the South Pacific archipelago. Darling was found dead at home in a pool of blood on September 1. Related How the arrival of the internet helped this trans woman learn about herself Widely acknowledged in Fiji as identifying as a woman, Darling nonetheless was adamant she was a biological man.I identify as a woman because deep in my soul, I am a woman. But I know I am a biological man and will never ever become a woman, even in my wildest dreams, she told the Fiji Times earlier this year. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today The assertion accompanied full-throated support for the U.S. presidents crusade against transgender people in the United States.Science, truth, and common sense have confirmed for centuries of human existence that there are only two sexes male and female, Darling said in January, following Trumps executive orders attacking gender extremism and narcissism in the federal government and American society at large.The sad and despicable reality of the past four years is that LGBTIQ activists lobbied for legal affirmation of their delusional claim and launched a concerted effort to force their ideology down societys proverbial throat, the late influencer said.News coverage of Darlings death in Fiji reflected her own ambivalence over the definition of transgender, with reporting that identified the 52-year-old general practitioner by her professional name, Dr. Isireli Biumaitotoya.Both Darlings mother and receptionist referred to the victim as male, as did Fijis Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, in a tribute after Darlings death. I am deeply saddened by the untimely passing of the late Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya, a well-known Nadi-based medical doctor and social media influencer, Rabuka said.This tragic situation is just very sad, he added. I recall attending a Human Rights Conference at Pacific Harbour with Dr Isireli. While a lot of people were uncomfortable with him, he made meaningful contributions to the discussions.Angylene Chandra, who worked as the doctors receptionist for more than 20 years, contacted police after the doctor didnt show up for work. Unanswered calls indicated something was wrong, she said. The phone was ringing, but hes not answering, she said.Chandra said she went to the doctors home, where she found the gate wide open. After repeated calls for the Doc went unanswered, I just ran, Chandra said. I was feeling scared or something. I had that feeling.Police discovered Darlings body soon after.Darlings mother, Mereani Bawa Kotoilevuka, described her son as caring, close to their family, and quick to help others in interviews with local media. She recalled their last Christmas together at the same home where he lost his life. Loata Tucika, head of the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network, called Darling a beloved member of our Pacific LGBTQI+ community.Dr Leli lived her life openly and unapologetically, sharing her journey with courage and truth. Her passing is a painful reminder of the urgent need to end transphobia, protect our communities, and ensure justice and equality for all.No one should feel unsafe or denied dignity because of who they are or how they live their lives, she said.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause and her partner, G Flip, are attempting to welcome a baby into the world, but their experience with in-vitro fertilization is not going as they'd hope. In conversation with People, the Australian nonbinary musician spoke about their IVF endeavor and called it "very grim" and said it was a "very up and down thing.""For anyone going through IVF queer or straight couples or anyone not even in a couple, just even on their own it's such a hard thing," G Flip told People. "And we're experiencing the real kind of sad and dark periods of this moment, where it's like, a little bit of good news, a lot of bad news, a little bit of hope, no hope."They go on to say that they and their partner will continue to be there for one another and "come out of it still a unit and try not to let it break the relationship or break people individually." The Australian singer also said, "I really feel for anyone who's going through it, and I have friends going through it, and God, it's really sad. It's very grim."Recently, the reality TV star shared on her Instagram stories that she also feels like this journey has been a "hell train" and said that this upcoming attempt "may be [her] last." Adding, "There are other alternatives, but this route needed to be tried first bc of timing. So if it's meant to be it will be. If not, pivot."At least, while they go through this experience, they may have some distractions along the way. G Flip recently released their third studio album, Dream Ride, and is set to embark on tour across the US, UK, and Australia.

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In this Sept., 2018 selfie image provided by Emma Tsurkov, right, she and Elizabeth Tsurkov are shown in Santa Clara Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Tucker, file)2025-09-09T20:34:20Z WASHINGTON (AP) A Princeton University graduate student who was kidnapped in Iraq in 2023 while doing research there has been freed and turned over to U.S. authorities, her family and officials said Tuesday.Elizabeth Tsurkov, who holds Israeli and Russian citizenship, spent more than 900 days in custody after disappearing in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital, as she was pursuing a doctorate focused on sectarianism in the region. She was turned over to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad after having been tortured for many months, President Donald Trump said in a social media post in which he identified her captors as from Kataib Hezbollah , part of a coalition of Iranian-backed militias that are officially part of Iraqs armed forces but in practice often act on their own. The U.S. government listed the group, which has not claimed the kidnapping, as a terrorist organization in 2009. Tsurkovs sister, Emma, a U.S. citizen who has campaigned for her release, said she was in Washington for meetings this week when she heard the news from Adam Boehler, the U.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs. The sisters were able to connect by phone and expect to be reunited in the next 24 hours, though the details were still being worked out, Emma Tsurkov said.I heard her voice for the first time in 2 1/2 years and still couldnt believe it, and I just melted on the floor, she said in an interview with The Associated Press. I heard her voice and she heard mine, and it was the most joyous experience of my life, and we both started sobbing and screaming. What Iraqi officials say about Tsurkovs releaseTwo Iraqi militia officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the case, said Tsurkovs release came about as a result of negotiations and not through a military operation to free her. The officials said one of the conditions for her release had been the withdrawal of U.S. forces currently stationed in Iraq which had been agreed upon between Washington and Baghdad last year and that the U.S. and Israel would not launch strikes on Iraq. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he spoke with Tsurkovs family and told them the entire state of Israel is happy to see her return home. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani said in a post on X that Tsurkovs release was the culmination of extensive efforts exerted by our security services over the course of many months.We reaffirm, once again, that we will not tolerate any compromise in enforcing the law and upholding the authority of the state, nor will we allow anyone to undermine the reputation of Iraq and its people, he said.Al-Sudani came to power in 2022 with the backing of a coalition of Iran-linked Shiite parties, but since then has sought to balance relations between Washington and Tehran. In a recent interview with the AP, he said he sought closer ties with the Trump administration.One of the most complicated issues for al-Sudani is how to handle the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of mostly Shiite, Iran-backed militias that formed to fight the Islamic State group. This coalition was formally placed under the control of the Iraqi military in 2016, although in practice it still operates with significant autonomy. Kataib Hezbollah is part of the PMF. The Iraqi parliament was recently considering legislation that would solidify the relationship between the military and the PMF, drawing objections from Washington. The legislation has not moved forward to a vote.An Iraqi army spokesperson said in a statement that following exceptional security and intelligence efforts, authorities were able to locate the place where Tsurkov was being held, reach it, and subsequently hand her over to the United States Embassy, which will in turn arrange for her reunion with her sister, who holds American citizenship. Tsurkov disappeared in March 2023An expert on regional affairs widely quoted over the years by international media, Elizabeth Tsurkov entered Iraq on a Russian passport to pursue her research.She made her last post on Twitter, now known as X, on March 21, 2023, when she recirculated a photograph of pro-Kurdistan protesters in Syria. Emma Tsurkov said it was her understanding that her sister went to a coffee shop in Baghdads central neighborhood of Karradah, days after having spinal cord surgery, and did not return.The only direct proof of life of Elizabeth Tsurkov during her captivity was a video broadcast in November 2023 on an Iraqi television station and circulated on pro-Iranian social media purporting to show her. But officials from multiple countries have confirmed in recent months that she was alive.There were reports last spring that negotiators were close to a deal, with talks having centered on an exchange, but Emma Tsurkov said at the time that no agreement appeared imminent. Trump on Friday signed an executive order allowing for the U.S. to designate nations as state sponsors of wrongful detention, using the threat of associated sanctions to deter countries from taking Americans into custody.One of the provisions specifically noted that the order would apply to cases in which a government is responsible for or complicit in the unjust or unlawful detention of third country nationals in which cases the United States has a national interest. _____Associated Press writers Abby Sewell in Beirut, Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad and Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv contributed to this report. ERIC TUCKER Tucker covers national security in Washington for The Associated Press, with a focus on the FBI and Justice Department. twitter mailto

Protesters stage a rally against the detention of South Korean workers during an immigration raid in Georgia, near the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The signs read "A tariff bomb and workers confinement." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)2025-09-09T20:54:16Z POOLER, Ga. (AP) After more than 300 South Korean workers were taken into custody during a raid on an electric battery plant in Georgia, the countrys foreign minister traveled to the U.S. this week in hopes of bringing them home.Law enforcement agents detained some 475 workers during the raid Thursday at the battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundais sprawling auto plant west of Savannah. South Koreas Foreign Ministry said Seoul and Washington were discussing details for the workers return.Here are some things to know about the raid and its aftermath. What efforts have been made to get the South Koreans home?Korean Air says a Boeing 747-8i will fly from South Korea to Atlanta as early as Wednesday to bring the workers home. Asked about the flight and about Foreign Minister Cho Hyuns visit to the U.S., the Korean embassy said it is staying in close contact with U.S. authorities and that its priority is the safety of our citizens.The South Korean workers were being held at an immigration detention center in Folkston, in southeast Georgia, near the state line with Florida. Its a 285-mile (460-kilometer) drive from there to Atlanta.South Korean television stations showed Cho Ki-joong, consul general at the Korean Embassy in Washington, speaking outside the detention center. He said some administrative steps remained to be completed but that things were going smoothly. The South Korean Foreign Ministry declined to comment on media reports that he and other diplomats met with detained workers. What are the immigration consequences for the workers?U.S. authorities have said that those detained during the raid were unlawfully working at the plant. But Charles Kuck, a lawyer representing several of the detained South Koreans, said the vast majority of the workers from South Korea were doing work that is authorized under the B-1 business visitor visa program.A B-1 visitor for business visa allows foreign workers to stay for up to six months, getting reimbursed for expenses while collecting a paycheck back home. There are limits for example, they can supervise construction projects but cant build anything themselves but if its spelled out in a contract, they can install equipment, Los Angeles immigration lawyer Angelo Paparelli said. Also, South Korea is one of 41 countries whose citizens can use the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which provides a visa waiver if they can provide a legitimate reason for their visit, and this basically gives them B-1 visa status for up to 90 days, said immigration attorney Rita Sostrin in Los Angeles.South Koreas Foreign Ministry has said that officials from Seoul and Washington are discussing details that could allow all of that countrys detained workers to leave the U.S. voluntarily instead of being deported. A deportation order could make someone ineligible to return to the U.S. for up to 10 years, while people who agree to voluntary departure may be able to apply for a visa to return to the U.S., according to a guide on the Justice Departments website. What effect has the raid had on the area around the plant?In Pooler, a suburb of Savannah, the sprawling Hyundai electric vehicle plant has triggered noticeable growth.Signs in shopping center parking lots point to homes for sale in new subdivisions nearby. Construction crews work on multistory apartment buildings while finished apartments in the same complex display large banners proclaiming theyre ready for new residents.Meanwhile, a growing number of Korean restaurants and Asian grocery stores have found a home among standard American fast-food franchises and chain eateries like Starbucks and Cracker Barrel. Ruby Gould, president of the Korean American Association of Greater Savannah, said theres no question that last weeks raid has raised anxiety among the areas Korean immigrants.People are very upset about the incident, the arrest of the workers, Gould said. Im sure there are some people in fear about this visa situation after they witnessed whats happened.The U.S. Census Bureau says Poolers population jumped to 31,171 last year, an increase of 21% since 2020. That period includes the groundbreaking and construction of Hyundais EV factory. People of Asian origin made up just 6% of the suburban citys residents in 2020. While newer demographic data isnt available, people in the area say Korean-Americans and South Korean immigrants make up a sizable share of recent newcomers.Pastor Robin Kim and his wife closed last month on a new home in Pooler, where Kim is starting his own church. He left the Army a few months ago after serving as a chaplain to soldiers at nearby Fort Stewart. Kim said they wanted to be a part of the Savannah suburbs growing Korean community.Kim, 51, has sought to calm some of the anger and anxiety in the community since last weeks raid. He noticed fewer Korean people out shopping over the weekend, and reads a constant stream of messages posted in a chat group of 1,900 local Korean residents. The people feel like theyre being watched, like theyre being judged by the American people, Kim said. They are scared right now. They dont want to be trouble.He said some are resentful at the U.S. government considering the billions of dollars Hyundai has invested in the Georgia plant and the thousands of U.S. jobs its creating. Others worry the immigration arrests will mean increased scrutiny that hinders their own efforts to extend visas or obtain green cards.A suggestion that local Korean residents stage a protest, Kim said, was quickly stifled by others who cautioned against drawing attention.Theyre trying to keep a low profile right now, he said, to not go out much and stay home.For his part, Kim hopes the raid doesnt have lasting impacts.I hope the Korean community keeps thriving here, he said, and we get over this incident real soon.____Brumback reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Hyung-Jin Kim in Seoul, Didi Tang and Paul Wiseman in Washington. KATE BRUMBACK Brumback covers courts, immigration, elections and breaking news. She is based in Atlanta. twitter instagram mailto

Police watch during the 2025 Pilsen Mexican Independence Day parade Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)2025-09-09T20:44:36Z CHICAGO (AP) The streets in some of Chicagos liveliest neighborhoods are quiet these days. Public schoolteachers want online learning for families scared to venture out. And houses of worship are urging people to carry identification everywhere they go. As the nations third-largest city awaits a much-hyped federal intervention, residents are making changes in their daily routines. President Donald Trump has promised Chicago will see a surge in deportations and National Guard troops as he targets Democratic strongholds. While the feeling of being vulnerable isnt new, especially among immigrants, many say this time the fear is deeper and the preparations more drastic. Even Sam Sanchez, a Chicago restaurant owner who voted for Trump, criticized the Republicans plans for the city. As a naturalized U.S. citizen from Mexico, he is also taking precautions.Theyre profiling, he said of federal agents. My wife and I went to a wedding and I told my wife, Bring your citizenship papers. Slower business traffic There is a noticeable drop in street food vendors in Chicagos Little Village neighborhood, and businesses report less foot traffic. The largely Mexican enclave features a two-mile stretch of businesses and restaurants that is often noted as one of Chicagos highest-grossing shopping districts after Michigan Avenue. The streets that were busy are dying down, said Galila Mendez, 25, who visits from the suburbs.The neighborhood has been subject to immigration enforcement before. Residents are quick to recall a 2007 daytime raid that locked down a popular shopping mall and increased enforcement in 2019 during Trumps first term. Another wave of trepidation came in January when the Trump administration launched a nationwide operation from Chicago. But things feel more intense now. Xochitl Martinez, who has sold clothes in the area for about 20 years, said that since Trumps second term, the streets are dead. If Trump wants to be intelligent, he has to support Latinos so we can work, so stores can open, so more sales can happen, so we can prosper more and lift up our families and lift up the country, Martinez said.Celebrations for Mexican Independence Day, which Chicago commemorates for weeks with car caravans, parades and festivals, have been muted. One festival was canceled while others added security. Immigration attorneys say their clients are afraid to attend appointments, including at court. Churches with large immigrant populations are starting to notice an attendance dip. Fabio Fernandez, owner of 3W-We Will Win, an art and T-shirt company in the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood, said a mood of anxiety and uncertainty permeates. He has seen fewer customers.We shouldnt fear or feel like we cant walk the same streets that we usually roam, he said.Recent arrests Fueling Chicagoans fear is the lack of information about what the Trump administration plans to do. Calls to an activists emergency hotline to report immigration arrests have jumped in recent days, including details that couldnt be confirmed or were mistaken. The deportation machine has always existed for decades, said Antonio Gutierrez with Organized Communities Against Deportations. This feels unprecedented.A handful of weekend immigration arrests launched the citys vocal immigrant rights groups into action. Activists said five people in a predominantly Latino area, including a longtime flower vendor, were targeted by armed and masked federal agents. Federal officials said the arrests were part of ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity and resulted in the detention of four people with previous criminal arrests. The arrests came a day before the Department of Homeland Security announced a new operation in Chicago because of its so-called sanctuary laws, which limit cooperation between local police and federal agents. It was unclear what role the operation would play in the broader threats of federal intervention, but activists and elected officials said it felt like things were ramping up. Theyre gathering steam, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson object to any federal surge and have promised to sue. Some Chicagoans carry passports Attorneys and activists have encouraged immigrants to carry documents and share their whereabouts for months. The message has spread recently to U.S. citizens and in Black and LGBTQ enclaves. Vianney Alarcon, 42, says she has started carrying her passport when she leaves her North Side home. Her parents keep their green cards with them. Its just disheartening, she said.Roughly 20% of Chicagos 2.7 million people are foreign born. Most come from Mexico, China and India, according to Census estimates. Racially, white, Black and Latino residents each comprise roughly one-third of the city, with a smaller number of Asian residents. A group of pastors, imams and rabbis urged all residents this week to carry identification, film encounters and protest. The guidance comes after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a restraining order barring immigration authorities in Los Angeles from stopping people solely based on things including race. We will fight for this city, said the Rev. Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ, the influential Black church once attended by former President Barack Obama. Teachers want online learning Despite the widespread unpopularity of remote learning, the Chicago Teachers Union wants schools to offer it for students who fear being targeted by immigration agents. Union President Stacy Davis Gates said Chicago should follow Los Angeles lead; the citys schools offered offering online options amid an immigration crackdown earlier this year. Because they had the infrastructure for online learning they were able to direct young people to those spaces, she said.Chicago Public Schools leaders said the district will continue classes in person, but they will reassess as needed. In-person instruction continues to provide the strongest foundation for learning, officials said.In letters to parents, district officials have reiterated that schools dont coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ask for immigration status. School leaders noted that children who felt unsafe walking home could duck into a church or firehouse and create neighborhood text groups.Teachers in the district that is predominantly Black and Latino have been passing out flyers informing families of their rights.We know that being informed is the best way to empower our communities to stay safe, said Linda Perales, a special education teacher.___Associated Press writers Melina Walling and Laura Bargfeld in Chicago contributed. CHRISTINE FERNANDO Fernando is a democracy reporter covering misinformation, reproductive rights and state supreme courts for The Associated Press. twitter mailto

The Supreme Court Building is seen in Washington on March 28, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)2025-09-09T20:33:19Z WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing on President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs on Tuesday, putting a policy at the center of his economic agenda squarely before the nations highest court. The tariffs will remain in place in the lead-up to arguments set for November, a lightning-fast timetable by the Supreme Courts typical standards.The court agreed to take up an appeal from the Trump administration after lower courts found most of his tariffs illegal. The small businesses and states that challenged them also agreed to the accelerated timetable. They say Trumps import taxes on goods from nearly every country in the world have nearly driven their businesses to bankruptcy.Two lower courts have agreed that Trump didnt have the power to impose tariffs on nearly every country on earth under an emergency powers law, though a 7-4 appeals court has left them in place for now. The Trump administration asked the justices to intervene quickly, arguing the law gives him the power to regulate imports and striking down the tariffs would put the country on the brink of economic catastrophe. The case will come before a court that has been reluctant to check Trumps extraordinary flex of executive power. One big question is whether the justices own expansive view of presidential authority allows for Trumps tariffs without the explicit approval of Congress, which the Constitution endows with the power to levy tariffs. Three of the justices on the conservative-majority court were nominated by Trump in his first term. While the tariffs and their erratic rollout have raised fears of higher prices and slower economic growth, Trump has also used them to pressure other countries into accepting new trade deals. Revenue from tariffs totaled $159 billion by late August, more than double what it was at the same point a year earlier. Solicitor General D. John Sauer has argued that the lower court rulings are already affecting those trade negotiations. If the tariffs are struck down, the U.S. Treasury might take a hit by having to refund some of the import taxes its collected, Trump administration officials have said. A ruling against them could even the nations ability to reduce the flow of fentanyl and efforts to end Russias war against Ukraine, Sauer argued.The administration did win over four appeals court judges who found the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, lets the president regulate importation during emergencies without explicit limitations. In recent decades, Congress has ceded some tariff authority to the president and Trump has made the most of the power vacuum.The case involves two sets of import taxes, both of which Trump justified by declaring a national emergency: the tariffs first announced in April and the ones from February on imports from Canada, China and Mexico.It doesnt include his levies on foreign steel, aluminum and autos, or the tariffs Trump imposed on China in his first term that were kept by Democratic President Joe Biden.Trump can impose tariffs under other laws, but those have more limitations on the speed and severity with which he could act.___ LINDSAY WHITEHURST Whitehurst covers the Supreme Court and legal affairs for The Associated Press. Shes won multiple journalism awards in a career thats spanned two decades. twitter mailto

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appears before the Senate Finance Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)2025-09-09T18:26:12Z WASHINGTON (AP) The Trump administration is imploring the nations public health agencies to prioritize investigations of vaccine injuries, prescription drug use and autisms causes in a new Make America Healthy Again report focused on children released Tuesday. The 20-page report, overseen by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., promises to put an end to childhood diseases in the U.S. by refocusing the nations public health agencies on the topics that those in Kennedys wide-ranging and politically diverse MAHA movement have demanded the government prioritize. The report does not lay out regulatory changes, instead calling on government agencies to further research a wide-range of issues related to Americans health. Kennedys renewed push, though, to investigate vaccine injuries could stir more uproar at the public health agencies he oversees, which have been upended by mass layoffs and disagreements over his controversial policies. Gathering with Trump officials on Tuesday to unveil the so-called MAHA report, Kennedy promised to recast the entire program used to investigate reported vaccine injuries. Currently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigates injuries that are reported by individuals or providers. Kennedy has repeatedly criticized the current process. People who report vaccine injuries will be welcomed and we will learn everything we can about them so we can improve the safety of these products, Kennedy said Tuesday. A bipartisan group of senators have raised alarm over Kennedys vaccine policies at the CDC, which was recently thrown into chaos when Kennedy abruptly fired his hand-picked director and other top leaders walked out on the job, citing disagreements over the immunization recommendations. Just last week, senators grilled Kennedy over his anti-vaccine agenda and leadership of the public health agencies. An earlier version of the report was first leaked and publicized in August. Slight changes have been made to the final draft, which was developed by a MAHA commission that included Kennedy and other members of the presidents cabinet. Despite pledging radical transparency, the commission never held a public meeting ahead of the reports release. Among the differences in the final version of the report released on Tuesday is a call for the National Institutes of Health to use personal medical records and health insurance claims data to investigate the cause of diseases and disorders, including autism. The NIH will link multiple datasets, such as claims information, electronic health records, and wearables data, into a single integrated dataset for researchers studying the causes of, and developing treatments for, the chronic disease crisis, the report says. Kennedy has vowed for months that he would unveil the cause of autism, a complex developmental disorder that impacts the brain, by September. He has promised to execute a massive research effort to identify the disorders causes, but has stayed mum on details regarding who is conducting that research and when it will be released. Last month, President Donald Trump pressed Kennedy for his findings during a cabinet meeting. Those who have spent decades researching autism have found no single cause. Besides genetics, scientists have identified various possible factors, including the age of a childs father, the mothers weight, and whether she had diabetes or was exposed to certain chemicals.The MAHA report addressed a number of other issues, including ultraprocessed food consumption, water quality, fluoride and the use of prescription drugs in children. Agencies, including the health department and the Department of Justice, should increase enforcement and oversight of prescription drug ads, especially those published by social media influencers and telehealth companies, the report says. The National Institutes of Health, which is facing a 40% cut to its budget, is tasked with undertaking much of the MAHA-related research in the report. AMANDA SEITZ Seitz is an Associated Press reporter covering federal health care policy. She is based in Washington, D.C. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Oklahoma State politicians from both major political parties are calling for the impeachment of Ryan Walters, the states Christian Nationalist head of education, after Walters missed a September 3 meeting of the State Board of Education. Walters absence was reportedly the first time in decades that asuperintendent has not attended the board meeting, KFOR reported. The meeting was the first convening of the board following accusations that Walters displayed images of nude women in his office during a July executive emeeting with board members. The September 3 board meeting date was set after Walters abruptly cancelled the boards regularly scheduled meeting in late August. The board met at 10 a.m. on September 3, conducted business, and concluded nearly 10 minutes later. However, noting Walters absence, board member Chris Van Dehende said, I dont know if this is just part of his normal shtick to keep things in flux. Related Textbook publishers ignore far-right education chiefs demands to print Trumpian lies Politicians have said that Walters absence and his other actions have put him at risk for impeachment.Democratic State Sen. Mark Mann called Waters behavior really just dereliction of duty, adding, That agency is barely functioning; its in the worst shape its ever been in. I think there are plenty of instances that we could bring up that warrant a discussion of impeachment. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Democratic State Rep. Ellen Pogemiller said, As a taxpayer, I would have wanted my state superintendent to show up in a meeting like that Theres plenty of evidence we should have gone through, and we can still go through the impeachment process.Former Republican state representative Mark McBride said of Walters, Ive given over piles of documents and facts that this individual is basically incompetent to run the office. His incompetence is an impeachable offense, in my opinion. However, Republican House Education Chair Dick Lowe said he hasnt seen evidence of any impeachable offenses from Walters. Lowe did disapprove of Walters accusation that the two female board members who reported the nude images in his office had lied about the incident as part of a conspiracy with the states Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt to damage Walters reputation. Stitt has publicly opposed some of Walters past actions as the states education chief.An investigation into the nude images broadcast in Walters office found that they likely came from a 1985 Jackie Chan movie with nude, sexually suggestive scenes, which may have been playing on Walters TV during an executive board meeting in his office last July.Walters, who wants toban LGBTQ+ books but teach the Bible in public school history classes, has previouslypushed the transphobic lie about schools providing litterboxes to studentswho identify as cats. He alsoreferred to teachers unions as terrorist organizationsandillegally tried to make rulesbanning LGBTQ+ books and transgender bathroom access in schools. He has appeared at events hosted by Moms for Liberty, a right-wing anti-LGBTQ+ parents rights group that has been calledan extremist hate groupby the Southern Poverty Law Center. He also appointed Chaya Raichik, an anti-LGBTQ+ activist who goes by Libs of Tik Tok online,as a Library Media Advisor for the state(even though she has no educational experience, doesnt reside in Oklahoma, and has made posts that have led to bomb threats against students).He also recently demanded that state textbook publishers emphasize Christian Nationalism in history and social studies texts (something the publishers refused to do), and recently unveiled an ideological purity test to weed out woke teachers. (The test was criticized as performative bulls**t and as an advertisement masquerading as an assessment.)Oklahomaranks among the worst statesfor education and isfacing a teacher shortage.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.