Nguyen, who took office in January 2022, said they will take a hiatus after three colleagues on the board repeatedly misgendered them.

New allegations against Pete Hegseth, tapped to lead the Pentagon, are being reported as the Senate moves toward a final vote on his nomination. When it first began franchising, this restaurant chain allowed franchisees the option to stay closed on Sundays.

There was a mix of support and outrage in Worcester on Tuesday night as allegations of a toxic culture and transphobia within the Worcester City Council were heard during a public meeting.