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California Settles with Firm in Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
California on Monday settled a lawsuit against a German company stemming from the emissions scandal that tarred Volkswagen in 2015 and Fiat Chrysler two years later.
Philadelphia Man Completes Chicken Challenge: 40 Birds in 40 Days
A 31-year-old Philadelphia man ate rotisserie chicken for 40 consecutive days, seeking to unite "people no matter what background they come from [or] sexual orientation."
7 Legendary LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Paved a Path Forward
We're celebrating some of the most legendary LGBTQ+ athletes who helped make the world of sports a more accepting place.
Gay Twitter's 55 Best Tweets This Week
This week's edition of Gay Twitter includes more reactions to the new season of "The White Lotus," Heidi Klum Halloween costume, the announcement of RuPaul's new album, news of a TikTok inspired live-action Disney remake of "Hercules" and more!
Giant, Sustainable Rainforest Fish is Now Fashion in America
You can now find a beautiful and unusual sustainable fish leather in upscale New York bags, Texas cowboy boots, and in a striking image from Rihanna's Vogue pregnancy photo shoot.
Review: 'Salvatore' Fetes a Life Devoted to Feet and Fashion
The late Salvatore Ferragamo pronounces in director Luca Guadagnino's loving documentary that in his entire career, "I have found there are no bad feet. There are bad shoes."
England's Coach Encourages Gay Soccer Players to Come Out
England coach Gareth Southgate hopes that gay soccer players "come out soon" because "it would have an enormous impact on society".
Qatar: No 'White Elephant' Legacy for World Cup Stadiums
The smallest World Cup host nation since Switzerland in 1954, Qatar has a population of 2.6 million, and a limited domestic league, so it's questionable it needs so many large venues after the tournament.
Edmunds Compares: Volkswagen Arteon vs Kia Stinger
What if you also want a midsize sedan to be stylish and engaging to drive while also still being practical? Consider the Volkswagen Arteon and Kia Stinger.
Zaya Wade's Mom Trying to 'Fight' Her Gender Identity Says Dwyane Wade
After his ex-wife accused him of profiting off of his transgender daughter's identity, NBA legend Dwayne Wade is setting the record straight about the support he has for Zaya Wade.
Stellantis: Park Older Models Due to 3 Takata Air Bag Deaths
Stellantis and the U.S. government on Thursday warned owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata air bags apparently exploded in three more vehicles, killing the drivers.
U.S. Embassy Officials Visit Brittney Griner in Russia Prison
Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow visited jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday, more than a week after a Russian court rejected her appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug possession.
Twitter's Blue Check: Vital Verification or Status Symbol?
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
BARchive: Between the Cities; an LGBTQ History of the Mid-Peninsula
Prior to Stonewall, one of the few ways we discover LGBTQ history is through encounters with the law, along with bar openings and closings, as in San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties.
Farmers in Kashmir Try Growing Saffron Indoors
As climate change impacts the production of prized saffron in Indian-controlled Kashmir, scientists are shifting to a largely new technique for growing one of the world's most expensive spices.
The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of 2022 (Part 2)
From Lil Nas X to Neil Patrick Harris, we've put together another list of stars slaying Halloween.
'Bluey,' 'Funny Girl' set for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The debut of a giant "Bluey" balloon, Lea Michele and the Broadway cast of "Funny Girl" and the legendary Dionne Warwick are some of the highlights slated for this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Tunes with Teeth: Edison Might Have Left his Mark on Piano
Hard of hearing, Thomas Edison found a unique way to appreciate piano music. As someone played, the great inventor would lean in close to the instrument, right above the keys, and he'd bite the piano.
Dominique Ansel Joins Caesars Entertainment's Elite Circle of Celeb Chefs
If you remember NYC's 'Cronut' craze, then you know the name Dominque Ansel. Now the baker has expanded his food empire in Las Vegas.
Gay Twitter's 52 Best Tweets This Week
This week's Gay Twitter roundup includes more hilarious reactions to Taylor Swift's new album "Midnights," some Halloween memes and much more!