Quidditch is changing its name, citing “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments and copyright issues that could prevent expansion.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
Thousands gather to mourn Michigan school shooting victims; parents of suspect in custody: What we know
Thousands gathered at a Friday night vigil to honor the students who were killed in the shooting. What we know about the Oxford High School shooting.
$25,000 in luxury purses stolen in latest ‘grab and go’ theft in California: What to know
About $25,000 worth of luxury purses were stolen from a Nordstrom store in LA. Here’s what to know about the ‘flash mob’ thefts.
Booster access opens up as US braces for possible winter surge; CDC studies highlight COVID dangers during pregnancy: COVID-19 updates
Restrictions on who can get COVID-19 booster shots have been rolled back. Officials bracing for the possibility of a surge in cases over the winter.
Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal sparks scattered protests; President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris react to verdict: What we know
The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse sparked scattered protests in major cities Friday night. What we know about the verdict, reaction.
‘Like I’d been hit with a sledgehammer’: Black officer files discrimination charge after police chief left KKK note on video
The complaint alleges officer Keith Pool suffered racist harassment since he started working at the Sheffield Lake Police Department in Ohio.
This nation is ‘sinking’ because of climate change. Residents are pleading for help.
Foreign Minister Simon Kofe pre-recorded the now viral speech to the UN COP26 climate summit to raise awareness of rising sea levels in Tuvalu.
Iowa breeder banned from selling dogs after 500 rescued amid ‘horrific’ conditions
The USDA has accused Daniel Gingerich of Seymour, Iowa, of violating the Animal Welfare Act at least 100 times in six months.
Iowa breeder banned from selling dogs after 500 rescued amid ‘horrific’ conditions
The USDA has accused Daniel Gingerich of Seymour, Iowa, of violating the Animal Welfare Act at least 100 times in six months.
Supply chain issues, bottle shortage and drought create ‘perfect storm’ of problems for wineries
Amid fires and drought, pandemic-era supply chain woes are taking aim at one of California’s most beloved exports: wine.