The National Park Service is the latest federal government agency to remove references to the transgender community on its webpages. For one page in particular, the move is drawing even more attention. The park service has swapped out all its references to the LGBTQ+ community on the Stonewall National Monument’s page in favor of just…

Sniffing an ancient corpse may sound taboo, but for those curious, Slovenian researchers revealed well-preserved Egyptian mummies smell quite nice. Researchers sought to examine scent, as it was a vital element in the mummification process. What did they smell like? The top descriptions ranged from “woody,” “spicy” and “sweet” as well as other aromas, according…

On the heels of President Trump saying the United States could take control of Gaza and turn it into the Riviera of the Middle East, Egypt has now stepped forward in an effort to lead the Arab world in rebuilding the war-torn region. Egypt’s plan would allow Palestinians to stay in Gaza without relocating to…

Pope Francis was admitted to Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome on Friday, Feb. 14, for diagnostic tests and ongoing treatment for bronchitis, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has faced several health challenges in recent years, is expected to remain under medical care for the next few days. What led to his…

A kayaker in Chile’s Strait of Magellan experienced a close encounter with a humpback whale when the massive marine mammal briefly swallowed him before quickly releasing him unharmed. The dramatic moment, captured on video, has since gone viral. On Feb. 9, Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell, near Bahía El Águila by the…

TikTok disappeared from Apple and Google’s U.S. app stores last month after a law banning the platform took effect on Jan. 19. The law, signed by then-President Joe Biden in April 2024, required ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban due to national security concerns. Lawmakers cited fears…

All eyes are on Munich as an American delegation attempts to make progress in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. And after infernos devastated homes and businesses in Southern California, heavy rain could cause another potential disaster in the region. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 14, 2024. Russian drone…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said a plan is underway to help federal immigration authorities operate on Rikers Island. The news follows a closed-door meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, between Adams and “border czar” Tom Homan. Adams said the two discussed removing violent migrant gangs from the city. He said he is preparing an executive…

One of the founders of search giant Google worries about artificial intelligence getting into the wrong hands. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt told the BBC’s Radio 4 Today that AI in the hands of an adversary could mean using an aspect of life and turning it against the public. “I’m always worried about the Osama bin…

Rapper Macklemore is making headlines with his new song, “F—ed Up.” The track calls out high-profile figures like President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk while addressing global political and social issues. The song, released exclusively on Macklemore’s social media platforms, has sparked conversations about U.S. foreign policy, media influence and humanitarian crises in…