To raise funds for trans communities, an artist has pledged to do 1,000 pansy tattoos

The project A Thousand Pansies aims to raise money to support the trans community with the tattooing of 1,000 pansy flowers. To get the tattoo, participants must donate $500 to a designated charity.

Twitter has lost 50 of its top 100 advertisers since Elon Musk took over, report says

Half of Twitter's top 100 advertisers appear to no longer be advertising on the website. A new report states that these 50 advertisers have spent almost $2 billion on Twitter ads since 2020.

Inflation looms large as Black Friday shoppers head to the stores

More than 60% of shoppers say the economy is affecting their holiday plans. Many say they'll be more selective in their purchases, going for cheaper goods and less expensive stores.

Beijing adds new COVID quarantine centers, sparking panic buying

Residents in the capital have been emptying store shelves in supermarkets and overwhelming delivery apps as Beijing's government steps up construction of COVID quarantine centers.

Europe fears its industries will jet to the U.S. as energy costs force plant closures

Duralex glassware maker is just one company that's suspended operations over spiking energy costs after a cutoff of Russian natural gas.

Russia sends a barrage of missiles into the recaptured Ukrainian city of Kherson

For the second day, the city of Kherson is facing missile and artillery attacks from Russia. Kherson's governor said that shelling attacks on Thursday killed 10 civilians and injured 54 injured.

Afghans are bracing for a winter many fear will be even worse than the last

At World Food Programme distribution sites, "Everybody tells us, 'Last winter was difficult, but we have no idea how we will get through the coming winter,'" says a WFP spokesperson in Kabul.

For playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, theater doesn't just reflect reality – it creates it

With a revival of her Pulitzer-winning play Topdog/Underdog on Broadway, and her new show about COVID off-Broadway, the acclaimed playwright is still learning new things about herself.

Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen, 5 others over fund to help arrested protestors

A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal and five others were fined after being found guilty of failing to register a fund that aimed to help people arrested in widespread protests three years ago.

Japan investigators raid Dentsu in widening Olympic probe

Japanese prosecutors raided the headquarters of advertising company Dentsu as the investigation into corruption related to the Tokyo Olympics widened. Dentsu helped land the 2020 Games for Tokyo.

Here's what we know about the victims from the Virginia Walmart shooting

Six people lost their lives after a gunman opened fire at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Va., on Wednesday.

Iran arrests a soccer player for criticizing government and insulting the soccer team

Voria Ghafouri, a prominent player who wasn't chosen to go to the World Cup, is an outspoken critic of Iran's authorities. Reports of his arrest came ahead of Friday's Iran-Wales World Cup match.

Eurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote

Eurovision organizers announced a set of new changes that give more power to voters and let more viewers vote.