RISKY REFINERIES:
ACID CLOUDS’ POTENTIAL

TOP STORIES

Ignoring Trump’s Racism Will Not Make It Go Away

Existing While Black: What It Feels Like When Every Move You Make Is Policed

Ocasio-Cortez Embraces Her Role In First Town Hall Since High-Profile Spat

Trump Lies About Congresswomen Of Color Referring To ‘Evil Jews’

Bernie Sanders’ Campaign Staff Frustrated By Leak Airing Union Dispute

A Teen Girl Found Refuge Online — Then Her Murder Went Viral

‘IT’S BRUTAL’: DANGEROUS HEAT WAVE HITS U.S.

‘Dangerous Heat Wave’ Hits Much Of East, Central U.S.

By Jennife Peltz, AP

TRUMP REVERSES *AGAIN* — RACIST CROWD ‘PATRIOTS’!

Trump Reverses Again, Says Crowd Chanting ‘Send Her Back’ Are ‘Patriots’

By Alan Fram, Darlene Superville and Jonathan Lemire, AP

WHAT'S HOT

‘IT’S OUR AMERICA’

Michelle Obama Speaks Out After ‘Send Her Back’ Chants

See Pure Joy Of Lupita Nyong’o Hearing Her Name In Beyoncé‘s ‘Brown Skin Girl’

By Kimberley Richards

Angelina Jolie Takes Starring Role In Marvel Movie ‘The Eternals’

Carrie Underwood On The One Thing That Boosts Her Mental Health

By Carly Ledbetter

Patrick Stewart Unveils ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Trailer, Reveals 2 Surprise Co-Stars

REAL LIFE. REAL NEWS. REAL VOICES.

Help us tell more of the stories that matter from voices that too often remain unheard.

Join HuffPost Plus

IN THE NEWS

Democrats’ ‘Medicare For All’ Debate Is Starting To Get Ugly

By Jonathan Cohn and Jeffrey Young

Joe Biden made some disingenuous charges this week, but Bernie Sanders left out a few things too.

Megan Rapinoe Blasts Trump’s ‘Disgusting’ Racist Attack On Congresswomen

By Mary Papenfuss

“I think we’re one step away from just saying a racial slur on national television from the president..."

Ana Navarro Blasts Marco Rubio’s Response To Donald Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Tweet

By Kimberley Richards

The senator said people had gone "crazy with their outrage" after Donald Trump attacked four progressive congresswomen.

Georgia Lawmaker Erica Thomas: White Man Told Me ‘Go Back Where You Came From’

Democratic state Rep. Erica Thomas, who is black, said she was verbally attacked while in line at the grocery store.

Mekel Rips Right-Wing Extremism On Anniversary Of Hitler Assassination Attempt

By Mary Papenfuss

“We are ... obliged today to oppose all tendencies that seek to destroy democracy. That includes right-wing extremism."

Crocodiles Are Thriving Outside Of A Florida Nuclear Plant

By Marcus Lim, AP

Florida Power & Light's Turkey Point power plant has created an ideal habitat for the reptiles.

Dangerous NYC Heatwave Puts Inmates In Peril

By Sebastian Murdock

Many have no access to air conditioning and are being punished for taking off their shirts, one advocacy group said.

Lenny Kravitz Discusses His Blended Family, Calls Jason Momoa His ‘Brother’

By Kimberley Richards

The rock icon shared his love for his ex-wife, Lisa Bonet, and their family's "beautiful" relationship in an interview.

Buzz Aldrin Tells Trump NASA Program Is ‘Great Disappointment’

The Apollo 11 astronaut lamented that the agency's spacecraft currently can't even enter lunar orbit.

Animal Shelter To Area 51 Enthusiasts: Come Raid Us!

By Hilary Hanson

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is asking people to "storm the shelter," luring adopters with dogs clad in tinfoil hats.

Aquarium Releases Giant Octopus Back Into Ocean, Wishes Her ‘Good Luck’

By Hilary Hanson

The female cephalopod was caught in a crab trap and needed months of rehabilitation before she could go free.

HUFFPOST PERSONAL

I’m 53 And Completely Alone For The First Time In My Life

By Ashley Collins, Guest Writer

I never thought I’d find myself in an empty house with an uncertain future.