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Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month this June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year. Here, Pride month merchandise is displayed at a Target store in Nashville, Tenn, in May 2023.

Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024

In a statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the retail giant says it is committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community year-round, not only during the month of June.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with reporters at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington.

Most of South Dakota's tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their land. Here's why

For Noem, "every state is now a border state" including her own where she says some tribal leaders are benefiting from drug cartel activity.

In college, Amylyx cofounders Josh Cohen and Justin Klee dreamed of finding a treatment for diseases like ALS. When their drug's promise did not pan out, they pulled it voluntarily from the market.

Lots of drug companies talk about putting patients first — but this one actually did

When Amylyx Pharmaceuticals found out its ALS drug Relyvrio didn't work, the company took the unusual step of voluntarily pulling it off the market.

Hy-Vee's "Cream Cheese Spread" is pictured. The product, among others at Hy-Vee and Aldi, were recalled May 6, 2024, for risk of salmonella contamination.

Aldi and Hy-Vee stores recall cream cheese varieties for possible salmonella risk

There have been no reports of negative reactions as a result of the recall, the FDA said last week. The products should be thrown away, or returned to either an Aldi or HyVee store for a full refund.

Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills

A special education staffing crisis is raging through many U.S. school districts. It's taking a toll on students and families.

Real Kink with Real People

What is kink? Ways to enrich your play.

Thai activists hold a portrait of Netiporn Sanesangkhom, a member of the activist group Thaluwang outside of Criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday.

A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a hunger strike

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.

Grossmont Symphony Orchestra

Grossmont Symphony Orchestra featuring: Michael Gaby, oboist Repertoire: Smetana The Moldau, R. Strauss Oboe Concerto, Hanson Symphony No. 2, Op. 30 “Romantic” For more information visit: grossmont.edu Stay Connected on Facebook

'POPnology'

Exhibition: Oct. 4, 2023 - Aug. 21, 2024 Immerse yourself in the world of "POPnology," Comic-Con Museum’s latest interactive exhibit that demonstrates the connection between pop culture and real-world technology! Engage with your favorite science fiction technology such as driverless cars, robots, drones, and more to learn how fantasy becomes reality and explore which science fiction of today will become reality tomorrow. "POPnology" not only chronicles humans’ progression from science fiction to science fact but also illuminates emerging technologies that are just now showing up on the cultural radar. Highlights of the exhibit include: How We Play – The future of toys and games. Is virtual the new reality? Experience Oculus Rift and virtual projection games for a 3D sensory experience made exclusively for "POPnology." How We Connect – The revolution in communication technology, with concept drawings from the visual futurists who created the looks for "Blade Runner," and an authentic replica of the communication device used by E.T. to “phone home.” How We Live and Work – Inventions and ideas that shape daily life, including interacting with robots. How We Move – The future of transportation on Earth and beyond, featuring a full-sized replica of the "Back to the Future" DMC DeLorean and the world’s first 3D-printed car. Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Confirm before you go Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Shoppers exit a Walmart store, on Feb. 21, 2024, in Englewood, Colo. Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant's campus offices.

Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate

Walmart said it will require most remote workers in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its offices in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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