Gay Chicago: The Latest
How US-China Trade Deal Achieved a Little but Left Out a Lot
The limited trade deal that the Trump administration and Beijing announced Friday means Americans will avoid a holiday tax increase on imported toys, clothing and smartphones.
Houses of Worship Attacked with Deadly Frequency in 2019
2019 was a year where attacks on places of worship occurred with relentless frequency.
Justices to Take Up Dispute Over Subpoenas for Trump Records
The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear President Donald Trump's pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private, a major confrontation between the president and Congress that also could affect the 2020 presidential campaign.
Art Basel 2019 @ Pridelines
Pridelines, a center for all LGBTQ youth, adults and allies, hosted their first art week event at this year's Art Basel Miami.
AP Fact Check: Trump's Impeachment Rage, Bloomberg on Coal
As near-certain impeachment closes in on him, President Donald Trump raged at his accusers, the Democrats.
Mike Ruiz Birthday Party @ The Ritz Bar NYC :: December 12, 2019
Celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz celebrated his birthday at Ritz Bar in NYC with a star-studded event, featuring Martha Wash, Deborah Cox, Ultra Nate, and many more. The event doubled as a fundraiser for the Ali Forney Center to help homeless LGBT youth.
Tips for Using Flexible Spending Dollars Before Year's End
Still have money set aside for medical expenses that you need to spend by the end of the year? There are plenty of ways to meet the deadline for flexible spending accounts.
Iowa Democrats Worry 'Medicare for All' Hurts Key Industry
Kim Motl doesn't work in the health insurance industry. But her friends and neighbors do.
Wild Week' as Washington Works Amid Impeachment
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi don't see eye-to-eye on much these days, but in the throes of impeachment, they're in lockstep on the desire to close out the year by checking off items on their to-do lists.
Cries of Abuse in Catholic Church Start to be Heard in Japan
A handful of people who have gone public as survivors of Catholic clergy sexual abuse in Japan, where values of conformity and harmony have resulted in a strong code of silence.
News
Boris Johnson Heads North to Celebrate Crushing Election Win
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was heading to northern England on Saturday to meet newly elected Conservative Party lawmakers in the working class heartland that turned its back on the opposition Labour Party in this week's election.
Entertainment
Review :: Uncut Gems
The Adam Sandler-starring "Uncut Gems" is one of the best films of the year and further cements the Safdie Brothers as two of the most important filmmakers currently working.
Business
Crash Shines Light on Immigrants in Christmas Tree Workforce
Labor shortages have become a problem across the agriculture industry, sparking a push in Washington to address the issue.
Technology
Reports: FTC May Try to Block Facebook from Integrating Apps
Facebook's stock dropped almost 3% in regular trading after news reports suggested that the FTC may take antitrust action to prevent Facebook from integrating its disparate messaging apps.
Finance
Picking Health Insurance Can be Hard. Here's How to be Smart About It
It's open enrollment — time to pick next year's insurance — for folks who buy it on their own and for many of us in our jobs. Lots of us aren't sure we know how to pick, and research shows: We're not wrong.
Cars
UAW Workers Ratify New Contract with Fiat Chrysler
Unionized workers at Fiat Chrysler have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new four-year contract with the company.
Style
Why Americans Wake Up on the 'Wrong Side of the Bed' 300 Days Per Year
Americans wake up on "the wrong side of the bed" 300 times a year, meaning only about 65 mornings are "good" ones — according to new research.
Health/Fitness
Mass Opioid Use is 'Destabilizing' World's Poorest Nations
Mass abuse of the opioid tramadol spans continents, from India to Africa to the Middle East, creating international havoc some experts blame on a loophole in narcotics regulation and a miscalculation of the drug's danger.
Travel
9 Most Stressful Parts of Holiday Travel
Traveling for the holidays will include 12 disagreements for the average American, according to new research.
Nightlife
Art Basel 2019 Art Gaysel @ The Hotel Gaythering
The Hotel Gaythering held an Art Basel show called Art Gaysel, featuring thirty-plus artists, each in their own room which is actually a gallery or a store.