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Notre Dame Primps for Its Grand Post-Blaze Return. But Why Does the Cathedral Look Unfinished?

Notre Dame Primps for Its Grand Post-Blaze Return. But Why Does the Cathedral Look Unfinished?

NEWS | By Thomas Adamson | Nov 28

The bells of Notre Dame are chiming again, but scaffolding still clinging to the cathedral's exterior is puzzling some Parisians, who question whether its grand post-blaze reopening is more symbolic than substantive.

The Gays are Breaking Up with X and Flocking to Bluesky

The Gays are Breaking Up with X and Flocking to Bluesky

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Nov 28

Where are queer ex-X users going as the X-odus from the former Twitter continues? As it happens, they've spread their wings and taken to emerging rival platform Bluesky.

Review: Angelina Jolie Is Luminous in Somber Biopic 'Maria'

Review: Angelina Jolie Is Luminous in Somber Biopic 'Maria'

CULTURE | By Megan Kearns | Nov 28

The capstone of Pablo Loraine's iconic women trilogy poignantly explores provocative issues of talent, beauty, gender, aging, and trauma.

OnlyFans Star Squirrel Daddy Plans Suit Against New York State for Death of Peanut

OnlyFans Star Squirrel Daddy Plans Suit Against New York State for Death of Peanut

NEWS | Nov 28

The owners of Peanut the Squirrel, Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner, filed a notice of their intention to make a claim against the government for the death of Peanut and their raccoon, Fred, reports TMZ.

Director Lovell Holder on 'Lavender Men,' his Meta-Queer 'Fantasia' on Abe Lincoln

Director Lovell Holder on 'Lavender Men,' his Meta-Queer 'Fantasia' on Abe Lincoln

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Nov 28

Director Lovell Holder's "Lavender Men" is the latest queer work that questions the sexuality of President Abraham Lincoln. EDGE spoke to Holder about his meta-queer 'fantasia' that has been touring the film festival circuit.

Ohio Governor Signs Bill Limiting Bathroom Use by Transgender Students

Ohio Governor Signs Bill Limiting Bathroom Use by Transgender Students

NEWS | By Julie Carr Smyth and Geoff Mulvihill | Nov 28

Transgender students from kindergarten through college at Ohio public and private schools will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities under a measure that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that he has signed.

'AI Jesus' Avatar Tests Man's Faith in Machines and the Divine

'AI Jesus' Avatar Tests Man's Faith in Machines and the Divine

NEWS | Nov 28

Would you trust an "AI Jesus" with your innermost thoughts and troubles?

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off in Steady Rain A Century after Its First Trip Through NYC

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off in Steady Rain A Century after Its First Trip Through NYC

CULTURE | Nov 28

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday morning in New York City with a steady rain that added ponchos and umbrellas to the lineup of balloons, floats and star-studded performances.

Ohio Governor Signs Bill Limiting Bathroom Use by Transgender Students

Ohio Governor Signs Bill Limiting Bathroom Use by Transgender Students

NEWS | By Julie Carr Smyth and Geoff Mulvihill | Nov 27

Transgender students from kindergarten through college at Ohio public and private schools will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities under a measure that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that he has signed.

The ABCs of IVF

The ABCs of IVF

SPONSORED CONTENT | Nov 27

Queer families wanting to embark on their parenting journeys increasingly turn to IVF. But what does that mean, and how do affirming fertility clinics fit into the picture? Here are the ABCs of IVF.

News

Diversity Makes Berlin's Christmas Markets Gay

Diversity Makes Berlin's Christmas Markets Gay

NEWS | By Kirsten Grieshaber | Nov 27

Berlin's LGBTQ+ community is one of the biggest in the country, so it comes as no surprise that its Christmas markets include a LGBTQ+ one offering rainbow pierogi and entertainment by drag queens.

Culture

Review: 'The Madness' Holds a Warped Mirror Up to a Mad, Mad World

Review: 'The Madness' Holds a Warped Mirror Up to a Mad, Mad World

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Nov 27

Out actor Colman Domingo has played straight before in movies like "The Color Purple," but this time his hero is caught up in a world of lunatic conspiracies.

Pride

Thousands Gather for Colorful Celebration at Taiwan Pride Parade

Thousands Gather for Colorful Celebration at Taiwan Pride Parade

PRIDE | By Johnson Lai | Oct 26

Thousands gathered on the streets of Taipei on Saturday for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia's largest annual celebrations of inclusivity.

Nightlife

EDGE Now: Holiday Hotspots

EDGE Now: Holiday Hotspots

MEDIA | Nov 25

Ready to make your holiday sparkle? If you're craving winter magic and cozy vibes, these destinations are calling your name. Check out the latest episode of EDGE Now, brought to you by our fave coffee crew at Starbucks.