February 18 New poll finds 9% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+ — nearly triple the amount recorded in 2012 Gallup estimated that, according to data gathered in 2025 phone interviews, 9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, a figure similar to data from 2024.
February 18 CBS' Norah O'Donnell claims coworkers are 'fearful' over the numerous changes in leadership CBS News correspondent Norah O'Donnell claimed people in the network were "fearful" over the changes caused by new leadership during a podcast interview.
February 18 Nashville teacher allegedly threatened with termination for refusing to read LGBTQ book to first graders Nashville teacher allegedly faced termination threats after refusing to read same-sex marriage book to first-graders, citing religious beliefs.
February 17 Ethan Hawke warns against looking to 'jet-lagged, drunk' actors for political wisdom Ethan Hawke warned during a film festival in Germany that the opinions of entertainers are valid, in that they are people like anybody else, but not the first source to go to.
February 17 'Sinners’ star says it feels ‘dystopian’ to celebrate Oscar nod after ICE killings Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku says she can’t celebrate her “Sinners" nomination after two people were killed during ICE enforcement actions in Minnesota.
February 17 Jennifer Welch targets Rubio in rant about how 'brown-skinned' MAGA supporters are White nationalists Podcast host Jennifer Welch condemned Marco Rubio, of Cuban heritage, of being an example of a Brown person who has joined MAGA's "White nationalist" framework.
February 17 Jury sides with Mayo Clinic in lawsuit from prominent doctor over COVID-era speech A jury rejected an anesthesiologist's retaliation lawsuit against the Mayo Clinic over alleged COVID-19 criticism restrictions during pandemic response efforts.
February 17 Grieving parents demand changes after 26-year-old son euthanized under controversial law Ontario family speaks out after son's controversial euthanasia under Canada's MAID laws, alleging system failed to protect vulnerable 26-year-old.
February 16 California school board member temporarily banned from school after clash with principal over ICE protests Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee Gabe Medina faces campus ban following heated confrontation with principal during student walkout protests in Watsonville, California.
February 16 British comedian goes viral for skit critiquing Western immigration attitudes Comedian Pat Smith's viral immigration skit gets 21 million views on X, sparking debate about assimilation and cultural expectations in host countries.