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Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce is a freelance reporter covering politics, sports and culture.

Culture
Baby born at 22 weeks spends first Christmas at home after 146 days in NICU

A baby girl born at just 22 weeks made it home from the hospital in time for Christmas, after spending nearly five months fighting for her life in intensive care. Baby Daleyza… Read More

January 2, 2026
Culture
671st-ranked men’s tennis player dominates top-ranked woman in match highlighting biological advantage

Top-ranked women’s tennis player Aryna Sabalenka lost an exhibition match to men’s player Nick Kyrgios in Dubai last weekend, showcasing what athletes, including Sabalenka, say is male biological advantage. Read More

January 2, 2026
Government
Connecticut governor announces $10M in taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has announced plans to direct more than $10 million in state taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. Lamont’s proposal includes $10.4 million for Planned Parenthood… Read More

December 31, 2025
Government
Pope Leo condemns Illinois governor’s legalization of assisted suicide

Pope Leo XIV publicly criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing a law legalizing assisted suicide in the state. The pope called the decision disappointing and reaffirmed… Read More

December 30, 2025
Government
Minnesota university gives students whistles to alert peers of suspected ICE activity

The University of Minnesota’s Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies department is promoting free whistles for students to use to warn others about what it calls “suspected ICE activity” near campus. Read More

December 29, 2025