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Lost for Decades, Dorothy's Dress from 'Oz' Up for Sale
It's one of the most recognizable outfits in American movie history, the blue-and-white checked gingham dress a young Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in the classic 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz."
'Every Inch Counts,' Says Canadian Store Set to Feature 7-inch Penis-Shaped Waffles
What looks like a story from The Onion is actually real, and may be the best way to satisfy being horny and having a sweet tooth: A Canadian store is set to feature 7-inch penis-shaped waffles.
Out Skater Jason Brown Pushes to Be Best Version of Self
Going from the Winter Olympic in China to touring the U.S. with "Stars on Ice" is how out skater Jason Brown is spending 2022. EDGE spoke with the Olympian about the Games, touring and his dedication to skating.
Looking for Things Queer Near You? Try 'Everywhere Is Queer'
When Charlie Sprinkman traveled 42 of the 50 states for his job as a representative of an organic beverage company in 2019, he often Googled "queer hangouts here" and came up empty. So he decided to create his own.
Will Russian Prisoner Exchange Impact Brittney Griner?
Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia; it's unclear how an unexpected prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia that freed marine veteran Trevor Reed will affect her status.
What Musk's Past Tweets Reveal about Twitter's Next Owner
Three days before Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter, the world's richest man tweeted a photo of Bill Gates and used a crude sexual term to make fun of his belly.
The Art of Ajuan Mance at the Cartoon Museum
Opening April 30 and running until August 7, San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum presents the art of Ajuan Mance as part of its ongoing Emerging Artist Showcase. The Mills College professor is known for her vibrant portrait series, '1001 Black Men.'
Musk's 'Free Speech' Push for Twitter: Repeating History?
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is spending $44 billion to acquire Twitter with the stated aim of turning it into a haven for "free speech." There's just one problem: The social platform has been down this road before, and it didn't end well.
In Age of Racial Reckoning, Ralph Lauren Partners with Morehouse and Spelman Grads on Vintage Black Fashion Styles
Popular clothing company Ralph Lauren recently announced a partnership with two historically Black colleges to design a commemorative clothing line.
Uber Admits Misleading Australian Riders, Agrees to Pay $19M
Uber agreed to pay a 26 million Australian dollar ($19 million) fine for misleading riders by falsely warning they could be charged a cancellation fee and for inflating estimates of comparable taxi rides.
Shipyard Styles; Bob Mizer Inspires
In continuing our particularly queer art exhibit coverage, two opportunities in almost opposite ends of town might interest you.
Elon Musk has an Agreement to Acquire Twitter for About $44B
Billionaire Elon Musk has reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion, the company said.
Bird Flu Drives Free-Range Hens Indoors to Protect Poultry
Is it OK for free-range chickens to not range freely? Egg producers try to be open about their product while also protecting chickens from a highly infectious bird flu.
Italian Gold Medalist Skier Apologizes for Anti-Gay, Anti-Trans Remarks
Italian champion skier Sofia Goggia is now walking back some anti-LGBTQ+ remarks, including claims that trans women have "hormonal" advantages in sports and gay men are too scared for downhill skiing.
Beer and Spirits Have More Detrimental Effects on the Waistline, Cardiovascular Disease Risk than Wine
Beer and spirits are linked to elevated levels of the harmful type of fat associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, whereas wine shows no such association, and may even be beneficial.
2022 Rewind: Watch: 'Look Like a Bear, Move Like a Wolf.' How Trainer Turned Alexander Skarsgård into 'The Northman'
When Alexander Skarsgård took on "The Northman," he knew he had to get into serious shape. Meet the trainer who helped him.
Edmunds: 2022 Rivian R1T vs 2022 Ram 1500
There's one electric truck that's already on sale: The all-new Rivian R1T. But how does it compare against a conventional truck? Edmunds compares the new R1T against the Ram 1500.
Rio's Flamboyant Carnival Parade is Back after the Pandemic
Colorful floats and flamboyant dancers are delighting tens of thousands jammed into Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sambadrome, putting on a delayed Carnival celebration after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays.
Florida Legislature Votes to Strip Disney Self-Government
The Florida House of Representatives gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World's private government, handing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a victory in his feud with the entertainment giant.
Tesla 1Q Earnings 7 Times More than Year Ago on Strong Sales
Tesla reported Wednesday that its first-quarter net earnings were over seven times greater than a year ago, powered by strong sales despite global supply chain kinks and pandemic-related production cuts.