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Gay-rights advocate Gavin Grimm attends the GLAAD Rising Stars Luncheon on May 5, 2017, in New York City. A federal judge has now ruled in favor of Grimm in his years-long legal battle with a Virginia school board for denying him access to the boys' bathroom. It's not clear whether the board will appeal.

'I Hope This Will Set A Precedent,' Says Trans Teen Who Won Case Over Bathroom Access

Gavin Grimm was a high school student in Virginia when his local school board denied him access to the boys' bathroom. His case has stretched for years; now a federal judge has decided in his favor.

After the holidays, a wave of new faces shoot up the charts

The holidays are over, both on the calendar and on the pop charts, and that's great news for an assortment of beneficiaries.

The disinformation and "big lie" of election fraud motivated many people to storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Disinformation Fuels Distrust And Even Violence At All Levels Of Government

Political scientists say growing acceptance of unfounded conspiracy theories is fueling disengagement and distrust in democratic institutions, an effect that is trickling down to local politics.

Study: Apple Replaces Google As World's Most Valuable Brand

All those millions of iPads and new iPhones it sold last helped push Apple past Google in the sixth annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study.

Serena Williams holds the winner's trophy following her victory in the women's singles final in the Australian Open in Melbourne Saturday.

Serena Williams Defeats Sister Venus To Take 23rd Grand Slam Title

It's the seventh Australian Open title for the younger Williams sister, and moves her to the top spot in number of major titles in the Open era.

Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama's state health officer, discusses his state's vaccination data on June 29 in Montgomery, Ala. He said last week that the state saw more deaths than births in 2020 for the first time in more than a century.

There Were More Deaths Than Births In Alabama Last Year, A Grim First For The State

Alabama's top health official says the state has "literally shrunk." According to preliminary data, it saw 64,714 total deaths and 57,641 births in 2020.

The Ostrom Avenue Podcast Episode 129: The Cats are Hot, the Orange are Not

Johnny Gadamowitz, Ethan Frank, and Jordan Leonard recap another close Syracuse men's basketball loss, what keeps plaguing the Orange, and more. Plus, Ethan and Jordan talk with Vermont men's lacrosse head coach Chris Fiefs to preview Saturday's season opener and learn more about the Catamounts. Finally, the guys close with an Ostrom Picks update and some general discussion on the rest of basketball season!

SU Cancels On Campus Classes Until March 30 Over Virus Concerns, Moving to Online Classes

Syracuse University announced Tuesday it will cancel all classes on campus after this Friday over concerns of the coronavirus and the Covid-19 disease it…

Syracuse running onto field at Georgia Tech

Trick or Treat? Syracuse football welcomes North Carolina on Halloween

Things are starting to get spooky for Syracuse football, with the Orange on a four game losing streak ahead of tomorrow's matchup with North Carolina. Ironically, the Tar Heels are on the same skid.Dan Shalam previews tomorrow's Halloween clash.

Shaboozey nears an all-time chart record, and Gracie Abrams builds momentum

In recent months, the list of the nation's top songs has been remarkably unchanging — Shaboozey has had the No. 1 song for 18 weeks — but this week, a brand new name makes a splash in the Top 10.

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