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Supreme court dodges dispute between Texas, California over religious freedom, gay rights

The conflict between gay rights and religious rights has become a central theme at the high court, which now has an 6-3 conservative majority.

     

Supreme Court won’t let Texas immediately defend Trump-era ‘public charge’ immigration rule

The Supreme Court on Monday denied, for now, a bid by Texas and 13 other states to defend a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status if they use certain benefits, such as Medicaid, food stamps and …

Is the office back? COVID created a work-from-home culture but companies are trying to make the office appealing again

After a year of work-from-home policies, companies are prepping for their employees’ return to the office. That could be a very unfamiliar place.

     

Got vaccinated? Here’s all the free stuff you can get

After surviving a fear-filled year of the Covid-19 pandemic, getting vaccinated is a cause for celebration. As Covid-19 vaccines become more readily available, companies want to reward Americans who’ve been vaccinated with special offers after getting …

MLB power rankings: Dodgers remain at No. 1 despite losing series to Padres

Padres won Round II, but the Dodgers remain at No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports’ weekly MLB Power Rankings.

     

Top 50 NFL draft prospects in 2021: Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields highlight QB-heavy class

COVID-19 complicated things, but dozens of prospects still positioned themselves to be the most highly sought-after players in the 2021 NFL draft.

     

Apple’s privacy changes to iOS are coming. What do you do with your Facebook app?

With this software update to Apple iPhone and iPads, apps must ask permission of device owners to track their activity across other apps and sites.

     

Judy Heumann: ‘Crip Camp’ didn’t win Oscar, but it’s still a win for people with disabilities

Because of ‘Crip Camp,’ people want to learn more about the disability movement, and it is enabling those with disabilities to have our voices heard.

     

Anti-Trump conservative group to grade GOP lawmakers on democratic values

• Trump’s election lies could incite more violence, DOJ says
• Jim Acosta: There’s a new ‘big lie’ going around and it needs to be called out

It was thrilling to see diversity in this year’s Oscar winners. The finale ruined it.

The emotion in Sunday night’s Oscars speeches showed the impact wins can have for diverse communities. But the motion picture academy can do more.
     

Iran’s top diplomat speaks bluntly on nuclear deal, Gen. Qassam Soleimani in leaked recording

The release of the comments by Mohammad Javad Zarif, seen as a potential presidential candidate, set off a firestorm within Iran.

     

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