The tense Texas Democratic Senate primary has been roiled by yet another online firestorm after an influencer accused state Rep. James Talarico of calling a former opponent a “mediocre Black man” — a ...

You might find negative comments anywhere, including on your latest Instagram update, a Throwback Thursday TikTok video, or a YouTube video you posted in middle school and can’t figure out how to ...

Rachel Accurso, the prominent children’s entertainer known as Ms. Rachel, came under fire after screenshots circulated online that showed her Instagram account liking a comment that read, “Free ...

Raquel Pacheco began recording on her phone Monday as she opened her front door to the pair of police officers standing outside. They told her they had questions about a Facebook comment she had ...

Years ago, New York Times columnist Gail Collins visited The Seattle Times newsroom while in town for a speaking engagement. It was at the height of the establishment of the Doctrine against ...

During their first meeting of 2026, commissioners on the Livingston County Board appointed new leadership and discussed possible changes to public comment procedure. The meeting Jan. 5 saw officials ...

President Donald Trump is blaming “Trump Derangement Syndrome” for the death of actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner, who was reportedly found dead alongside his wife Michele in their Los Angeles home on ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not have used the word but suggested Trump's reaction was spontaneous. Walz condemned Trump's language and his characterization of Minnesota's Somali community ...

Scottsdale is considering a proposal to limit public comment at City Council meetings. The proposed changes would reduce speaking time and cap the number of speakers for non-agenda items. This move ...

Laila Goody and Pia Tjelta star in the Norwegian film with 'Wag the Dog' vibes that made its international debut at Tallinn: "It's very important in a democracy to make fun of the people with the ...

A swimmer’s favorite words to hear from a coach are “Good job.” But nothing compares to hearing, “We are starting our taper.” That moment feels like the first breath after the final turn in a ...

Supporters of the decision argued public comment had become disruptive and weaponized, while opponents called it an essential bond with constituents. The vote followed a complaint accusing ...